Wipro, one of India’s top tech companies, will acquire Harman’s digital transformation solutions unit, a subsidiary of Samsung, for $375 million.
This deal will strengthen Wipro’s engineering R&D services. Around 5,600 Harman employees from the Americas, Europe, and Asia will move to Wipro as part of the acquisition.
The deal is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025. In 2024, the unit earned $314 million in revenue—85% from services and the rest from products.
Wipro CEO Srini Pallia said, “Their specialised engineering expertise, combined with Wipro’s consulting-led, AI-powered capabilities, will significantly enhance the value we deliver to clients. DTS’s strong presence in high-growth sectors and strategic markets complements our global footprint and strengthens our position as a trusted transformation partner.”
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As part of the acquisition, Wipro will enter into a long-term agreement with Harman and Samsung. This will strengthen their partnership and create new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Harman Chief Strategy Officer Carolin Reichert said, “This transaction allows Harman to sharpen its focus on our core strengths in automotive electronics and audio innovation, where we see significant opportunity ahead.”
Wipro said the DTS unit adds strong capabilities in digital engineering and ER&D, with expertise in domain-focused design, connected products, and software platforms.
Srikumar Rao, Managing Partner and Global Head of Engineering at Wipro, said, “This move strengthens our software-defined, platform-centric approach, and empowers us to deliver larger, more complex transformation programs across high-growth sectors including hi-tech, consumer, industrial, healthcare, and aerospace.”
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