Persistent Systems Tops Extel Asia Survey for Third Straight Year

Event summary

  • Persistent Systems named 'Most Honored Company' in Extel's 2026 Asia Executive Team survey.
  • CEO Sandeep Kalra ranked first in Best CEO category (combined buy/sell side).
  • CFO Vinit Teredesai ranked second in Best CFO category (combined buy/sell side).
  • Investor Relations Program ranked first (sell side) in Asia excluding Mainland China.
  • Survey evaluated over 2,500 companies and 2,700 executives across Asia.

The big picture

Persistent Systems' consecutive wins in Extel's Asia Executive Team survey underscore its growing credibility among global investors. The recognition highlights the company's strength in leadership credibility, financial stewardship, and transparent stakeholder engagement. In an industry marked by rapid technological evolution, Persistent's disciplined execution and sustained business performance position it as a resilient player in the Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization space.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics
Whether Persistent can sustain its leadership credibility amid evolving technology landscapes.
Investor Relations
How the company's disciplined execution and financial stewardship will impact long-term stakeholder value.
Market Positioning
The pace at which Persistent can scale its future-ready business model to maintain its competitive edge.