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Coforge Stock Surges on RBI Approval for Encora Buyout
1 Apr
Summary
- RBI approved Coforge's overseas investment exceeding $1 billion for the Encora acquisition.
- Coforge shares climbed over 6% following the significant regulatory approval.
- The Encora deal is expected to enhance Coforge's presence in hi-tech and healthcare sectors.
Coforge's share price saw a notable surge of approximately 6.5% on the BSE, reaching an intra-day high of ₹1,187.35. This positive market reaction followed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval for an overseas investment exceeding $1 billion, a critical step for the company's acquisition of Encora.
This latest regulatory clearance from the RBI is a significant development, alongside earlier approvals from US antitrust authorities and Australian regulators. The acquisition, initially announced in December 2025, is progressing towards completion, with remaining approvals in various countries expected soon.
Analysts suggest the Encora acquisition will accelerate Coforge's expansion into higher-value, AI-led engineering services. Encora's expertise is poised to strengthen Coforge's capabilities in digital and AI, particularly within the BFSI and travel sectors.
The integration of Encora is projected to create a substantial AI-focused platform, with combined strengths in AI-led engineering, data, and cloud services anticipated to generate approximately $2 billion in revenue by FY27. The deal will also immediately scale Coforge's hi-tech and healthcare verticals.
