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Tech Mahindra Capital/Financing Update 2020

Sep 23, 2020

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Capital/Financing Update

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September 23, 2020

To Listing Department Listing Department Mumbai — 400001. Bandra (E), Mumbai — 400051. Scrip Code : 532755 NSE Symbol : TECHM

Bombay Stock Exchange Limited National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, 5th floor, Plot No. — C! 1, Dalal Street, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex,

Sub: Divestment of Company's stake in Altiostar Networks Inc.,

Dear Sir/Madam

Pursuant to Regulation 30 ofthe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ("SEBI Listing Regulations") we wish to inform that Company's Subsidiary viz., Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. USA has agreed to sell C] Series Preferred Shares in Altiostar Networks Inc., Delaware.

The details as required under SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD/4/ 2015 dated September 9"', 2015, for the said divestment is enclosed herewith as Annexure 'A'.

Copy of press release in respect of Tech Mahindra's appointment as a preferred partner for global go-to-market opportunities for Rakuten Mobile is enclosed.

This is for your information and record.

Thanking you, For Tech Mahindra Limited

P 3. aid' Ani hatri Company Secretary 50!'?

Encl.: As above

Annexure A

Details under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

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Applicable

Tech Mahindra and Rakuten Mobile Collaborate to Bring RCP to Global Customers

Tech Mahindra appointed as a preferred partner to support the development and deployment of RCP and provide managed IT security and netwonk services to Rakuten Mobile

Tokyo, New Delhi, September 23, 2020: Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions, and Rakuten Mobile, lnc., a Rakuten Group company responsible for mobile communications, today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement in which Tech Mahindra has been appointed as a preferred partner for global go-to—market opportunities for the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP).

Rakuten Mobile and Tech Mahindra aim to drive innovation by transforming network services and enhancing customer experience globally. Based on the agreement, as a preferred partner, Tech Mahindra will provide its leading technologies and software capabilities to support the development and deployment of mobile networks for global customers of RCP. Through the agreement, Tech Mahindra will also provide managed IT, security and network services to Rakuten Mobile, and there are also plans to designate Tech Mahindra as an official reseller of RCP.

Mickey Mikitani, Chairman, President and CEO, Rakuten, Inc. said, "With groundbreaking technology and the launch of our wonld—first fully virtualized mobile network in Japan, we are redefining the delivery of mobile services. With a common vision for digital transformation of the telecommunications industry, i am very excited about the potential this partnership with Tech Mahindra has to bring more agile, responsive and efficient sen/ices to customers around with world."

CP Gurnani, Managing Director 8: Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, "As a global leading provider of digital transformation, Tech Mahindra is committed towards leveraging new-age technologies to scale digital services for our customers globally. This first ofits kind collaboration with Rakuten Mobile not only strengthens our existing partnership with them, but will also enable us to drive innovation in the telecom space, provide enhanced customer experience and lead the transfonnation in mobile network technology from the forefront. "

RCP is a cloud-native telco platform that enables telcos and enterprises around the world to easily build secure and open mobile networks at speed and low cost, to generate new revenue streams and to offer customers innovative and immersive experiences. RCP was developed by Rakuten Mobile and is based on its new generation mobile network in Japan which

combines the latest technology in virtualization and automation, including containers and microservices, and is built on key secure operations principles.

Tech Mahindra and Rakuten Mobile will leverage their partnership to develop and deploy virtualized mobile networks based on RCP to disrupt the telecom landscape. RCP contains all the elements of the Rakuten Mobile network, including telco applications and software from multiple vendors, 08S and BSS, edge computing and virtual network management functions. RCP also incorporates an app—store-like interface where customers can tailor the platform to their local requirements.

Tareq Amin, Representative Director, Executive Vice President and GT0, Rakuten Mobile, said, "In Apnil this year, with the support of leading partners from around the won'o', we were able to achieve the incredible milestone of launching fu/I-scale commercial services on the wor1d's first fully virtualized mobile network. As we take the next step on ourjourney, we are proud to be partnering with Tech Mahindra to offer cloud native networks to customers around the world through RCP. "

Manish Vyas, President, Communications, Media & Entertainment Business 8: CEO, Network Services, Tech Mahindra, said, "There has been a renewed interest in the disaggregated software-based cloud native network from enterprises to drive network transformation. As part of TechMNxt charter, our collaboration with Rakuten Mobile will enable us to support the deployment of mobile networks based on a highly innovative cloud-based communication platform that is open, scalable and highly secure."

As part of the TechMNxt charter, Tech Mahindra has a deep focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies deliver enhanced experience to our customers and is currently engaged with multiple service providers globally on their network transformation journey.

About Rakuten Mobile

Rakuten Mobile, Inc. is a Rakuten Group company responsible for mobile communications, including mobile network operator (MNO) and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) businesses, as well as ICT and energy. Through continuous innovation and the deployment of advanced technology, Rakuten Mobile aims to redefine expectations in the mobile communications industry in order to provide appealing and convenient services that respond to diverse customer needs.

About Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates and the Society to RiseT"". We are a USD 5.2 billion company with 123,400+ professionals across 90 countries, helping 981 global customers including Fortune 500 companies. Our convergent, digital, design experiences, innovation platforms and reusable assets connect across a number of technologies to deliver tangible business value and experiences to our stakeholders. Tech /<\""°".9

Mahindra has been recognised amongst |ndia's 50 best companies to work for in 2020 by the Great Place to Work®i J Institute.

We are part of the USD 21 billion Mahindra Group that employs more than 240,000 people in over 100 countries. The Group operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, after-market, information technology and vacation ownership.

For more information on Tech Mahindra, please contact: Abhilasha Gupta, Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Email: Abhi|[email protected]; mediarelations techmahindracom

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