Capgemini Acquires WNS for $3.3 Billion to Build an AI Powerhouse

Capgemini has officially bought WNS (a digital-led business transformation and services company) for $3.3 billion. The official statements from both companies on October 17, 2025, made headlines. Notably, both companies have reportedly come together to strengthen their AI. So, why is it a big deal? What happens to the shareholders next? For all those details, learn more.

About WNS

• The company WNS is a digital-led business transformation and services company.
• The company has a great clientele of 700+ across several industries, for example, customer experience, finance, HR, procurement, and analytics.
• In June, the company had 66,085 employees in 65 delivery centres. 

What’s the Deal About?

• Capgemini, a French tech and consulting company, has now acquired WNS (Holdings) Limited. 
• WNS is an Indian-origin BPM (Business Process Management) and a digital services company.
• The buying process is now completed as per an agreement signed on July 6, 2025.
• To acquire the company, Capgemini paid about $76.50 in cash for each WNS share.
• Excluding WNS's financial debt, the total comes up to about $3.3 billion.
• After the deal is finalised, WNS's shares will not be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

What the Companies Said

Keshav R. Murugesh, CEO of WNS, said:

• He expressed his joy at becoming a part of Capgemini.
• These two companies have come together to create what they call a "global powerhouse” in the new AI age.
• The companies will focus more on building generative and agentic AI.
• He has set new goals for the company to build smart, automated, and industry-focused business operations.
• He also explained how both companies have similar cultures and values.

Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, said:

• He mentioned how Capgemini and WNS share the same vision on the same page (to build and transform the AI).
• With technologies like WNS’s and industry experience, Capgemini wants to redesign its business processes from start to finish.
• He gave a warm welcome to WNS’s 66,000+ employees at Capgemini.
• He also emphasised how this move is pushing the company towards becoming a global leader in “Intelligent Operations.”

How Shareholders Will Get Paid

• Every shareholder of WNS will receive their details, as mentioned in the scheme circular published by WNS on July 30, 2025.
• If you hold your shares through a broker, your finances will be managed by them.
• If you are the registered shareholder (i.e., directly on WNS’s register), you can receive your payments through paying agents.