HARMAN International Industries Inc. (HARMAN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has agreed to sell its Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business to Wipro Limited at an overall deal value of approximately ₹3,125 crore ($375 million).
The DTS division provides product engineering and software development services to global clients. The acquisition will significantly expand Wipro’s Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) offerings, particularly in AI-powered digital engineering, device engineering, and design-to-manufacturing services across industries including technology, aerospace, healthcare, industrial, and consumer sectors.
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Parties Involved
Seller: HARMAN International Industries Inc. (Samsung subsidiary)
Business Sold: Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) division
Buyer: Wipro Limited
India Counsel to HARMAN: JSA Advocates & Solicitors
Global Counsel to HARMAN: Baker McKenzie
India Counsel to Wipro: AZB & Partners
Advisory Teams
JSA Advocates & Solicitors (India Counsel to HARMAN)
Rupinder Malik, Lead Partner
Harshit Anand, Partner
Kranthi Mamidanna, Senior Associate
Baker McKenzie (Global Counsel to HARMAN)
M&A
Leif King, Partner
Aarthi Belani, Partner
Darcy Down, Partner
Joe Lance, Partner
Tax
Lane Morgan, Partner
Joseph Chung, Associate
Transactional Associates
Darius Adel, Senior Associate
Asama Itseumah, Associate
Jonathon Juilfs, Associate
Amanda Jaramillo, Associate
David Gutierrez, Associate
Kelly Cooney, Associate
Antitrust & Competition
Creighton Macy, Partner
Mark Weiss, Partner
Evan Harris, Associate
Trade
Rod Hunter, Partner
Alexandra Kumar, Associate
Real Estate
Sarah Winston, Partner
Data & Privacy
Adam Aft, Partner
Jonathan Tam, Partner
Richard Yang, Associate
Employment & Compensation
Kimberly Franko, Partner
Amanda Cohen, Partner
Thomas Asmar, Partner
Mecole Tate, Associate
M’Alyssa Mecenas, Associate
Sesen Hailemichael, Associate
AZB & Partners (India Counsel to Wipro)
Core Transaction Team
Srinath Dasari, Senior Partner
Bhuvana Veeraragavan, Senior Partner
Mridula Sriram, Senior Associate
Niranjan Kumar, Associate
Amirthamayee Chandra Shekhar, Associate
Tax Team
Aditya Singh Chandel, Partner
Suhail Bansal, Senior Associate
Sarvagya Bilgaiyan, Senior Associate
Competition Law
Bharat V Budholia, Senior Partner
Varun Thakur, Senior Associate
Khushi Agarwal, Associate
Strategic Significance
This acquisition reflects Wipro’s continued push into high-value ER&D services, a sector experiencing strong growth driven by digital engineering and AI-led innovation. For HARMAN, the divestment streamlines operations and enables sharper focus on its core connected technologies, automotive, and lifestyle audio businesses.
Why It Matters
One of the largest IT/ER&D acquisitions in India in 2025.
Expands Wipro’s capabilities in next-gen AI-powered engineering services.
Demonstrates the complexity of global carve-outs, involving multiple regulatory, competition, and employment considerations.
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Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Readers should consult professionals before making decisions
