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  • Caresoft Global Engineering Solutions Business Acquired by KPIT Technologies

    Caresoft Global Engineering Solutions Business Acquired by KPIT Technologies

    Pune: KPIT Technologies Ltd., a global leader in software integration and mobility solutions, has announced the acquisition of the Engineering Solutions business of Caresoft Global, a renowned name in automotive benchmarking and cost-optimized engineering.

    The strategic move is designed to accelerate KPIT’s capabilities across commercial vehicles, off-highway segments, and passenger cars, while fast-tracking its entry into the Chinese mobility market.

    Caresoft Global will now operate under three independent verticals – Benchmarking and Cost Optimization Engineering, Engineering Talent Solutions, and Engineering Solutions.

    KPIT’s acquisition encompasses the Engineering Solutions business globally, enabling the company to offer a more integrated view of software, hardware, and manufacturing to OEMs navigating a disrupted global supply chain and shifting competitive dynamics.

    This acquisition empowers KPIT to:

    • Strengthen its footprint in trucks and off-highway segments by leveraging Caresoft Global’s deep client relationships and domain expertise.
    • Expand rapidly in China, using Caresoft’s established presence and partnerships with OEMs, NEVs, and key suppliers.
    • Deliver full-vehicle cost optimization through Caresoft’s proprietary teardown benchmarks and cost-saving insights for hundreds of global vehicle models.
    • Enhance manufacturing engineering capabilities, including industrial engineering, plant layout optimization, and assembly line planning—enabling OEMs to “design it right, the first time.”

    “OEMs are increasingly demanding partners who offer agility, innovation, and cost-efficiency by integrating software, hardware, and manufacturing. Caresoft Global brings unparalleled value to our mobility strategy,” said Kishor Patil, Co-founder, CEO & MD, KPIT Technologies.

    “This partnership with KPIT represents a convergence of purpose, people, and progress. Together, we will accelerate time-to-market, reduce costs, and enhance technology delivery for our automotive clients globally,” added Mathew Vachaparampil, CEO, Caresoft Global.

    Caresoft Global Acquisition

    The acquisition underscores KPIT’s vision of enabling cleaner, smarter, and safer mobility solutions globally, especially as Chinese OEMs and new-age players disrupt traditional paradigms with innovation and scale.

    Avendus Capital acted as the financial advisor to KPIT for this transaction.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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