Coforge won the flagship "AI Native Enterprise" category at the TOI AI Quotient Awards on September 13, 2026. The recognition underscores the engineering services firm's capability to scale artificial intelligence across enterprises and deliver measurable business outcomes.

An expert panel evaluated nominees based on business value, technical innovation, scalability, and governance. Coforge was cited for disrupting markets, accelerating growth, and redefining industry standards through its AI execution track record.

Strategic Focus on AI Integration

Sudhir Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, stated that being AI-native is not merely a strategy but the operational foundation of the business. He noted that AI creates the greatest value when integrated into the fabric of the enterprise.

The company highlighted its investment in AI-native delivery models, including:

• Coforge Nuuron: A composable enterprise autonomy enablement suite.
• Momentum blue: A specialized Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) operating unit that embeds human and AI agent pods within client environments.

What the Numbers Show

While no financial figures were disclosed in this announcement, the award signals a strategic pivot from AI experimentation to scaled execution. The emphasis on "measurable business impact" suggests a focus on tangible outcomes such as lower operating costs and faster cycle times rather than theoretical capabilities.

Coforge Limited accepted the resignation of its Chairperson and Independent Director, O P Bhatt, with immediate effect on September 9, 2026. The departure follows an internal audit review that identified concerns regarding the disclosure of material information in the Board Evaluation Report. The company clarified that the matter is unrelated to financials, financial reporting, operations, or business guidance.

The internal auditor reviewed the Board Evaluation Exercise for Q2 FY26 as part of its standard plan. The review highlighted that certain material information related to the report and the Chairman’s performance had not been fully disclosed to the Board when presented.

Internal Audit Concerns

The Board sought an explanation from Mr. Bhatt regarding these observations. While the Chairman stated he had acted in good faith, he tendered his resignation on September 8, 2026, while the Board was still evaluating his response. The company clarified that the resignation followed these specific concerns and the subsequent process to seek his explanation.

Mr. Bhatt confirmed in his resignation email that there were no other material reasons for his departure. He cited that continuing on the Board amid disagreements over his good faith actions in the evaluation process would not be conducive to effective functioning.

Interim Leadership Appointment

The Board designated Vivek Sharma, a Non-Executive Independent Director, as the interim Chairperson until January 31, 2027. Mr. Bhatt also ceases to be a member of all Company Committees with immediate effect.

Directorship Details

Mr. Bhatt holds directorships in other listed entities. His current roles include:

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The Board thanked Mr. Bhatt for his services during his tenure.