Birlasoft has announced the appointment of Vikram Puranik as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 01 April 2026.
Vikram will be based in Pune, India. Vikram is a seasoned, customer-centric technology leader with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling high-performance, AI-first engineering organizations. Known for driving end-to-end delivery excellence, portfolio P&L ownership, and sustainable growth, he has successfully incubated differentiated centers of excellence and service lines that unlock new revenue streams and deliver long-term customer value.
In his role as COO, Vikram will focus on strengthening Birlasoft's global delivery and innovation agenda, driving operational excellence, margin expansion, and productivity transformation. He will work closely with leadership teams across the organization to accelerate the real-world adoption of emerging technologies, enabling clients to achieve transformative, future-ready outcomes at scale.
Bondada Engineering has secured multiple orders aggregating to Rs. 42.50 crore. These include:
1. Letter of Award from Telangana Police Housing, Infratech & Consultancy Services Corporation (TGPICS) for supply of self-supported communication towers and prefabricated equipment rooms across Telangana. This project is part of a critical communication infrastructure initiative for the Telangana Police IT&C Department aimed at enhancing statewide communication networks.
2. Order received from Fixity Technologies for the execution of Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMU) under the Swachh Andhra Corporation (SAC). The project will be executed through the Company's subsidiary, ATPOLE Technologies, utilizing its BLDC motors technology. This initiative aligns with sustainable waste management practices and supports environmental infrastructure development.