Strategic acquisition combines EMA’s executive search capabilities and global presence with Taggd’s enterprise-scale RPO and agentic AI-led delivery innovation
BENGALURU: In a defining moment for India’s talent and recruitment landscape, EMA Partners India Limited, the country’s leading executive search and leadership recruitment platform, has announced the acquisition of Taggd, India’s largest homegrown Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services provider delivering bespoke enterprise-scale recruitment solutions at scale.
The all-cash transaction at company equity value of INR 113 Crores brings together two complementary talent businesses to create one of India’s largest integrated talent recruitment companies, offering solutions spanning Executive Search, Professional Search, and AI-powered RPO at scale. For EMA, the acquisition furthers its position across the wider talent acquisition value chain by adding Taggd’s enterprise-scale RPO, and agentic AI-led delivery innovation to its existing expertise. For Taggd, the partnership advances its 2030 vision to fulfil 1 million jobs and expands access to EMA Partners’ global market presence.
Taggd will continue to operate independently as part of EMA Partners’ house of brands, retaining its brand identity, leadership team, operational structure, client relationships, and delivery commitments.
Speaking about the partnership and highlighting the significance of this milestone in Taggd’s growth journey, Pankaj Bansal, Co-founder, Taggd and Caret Capital, and Devashish Sharma, Co-founder and CEO, Taggd, said, “We are excited to be part of the EMA Partners India platform. Taggd has established itself as a preferred RPO partner for enterprises in India. The partnership gives us the opportunity to extend our reach by leveraging EMA’s presence in other global markets. Moreover, the partnership marks a pivotal step towards our 2030 vision of enabling one million jobs through agentic AI-powered talent fulfilment solutions. As we enter this next phase of growth, we will continue to focus on scaling innovation while delivering the same commitment that our clients have trusted.”
Speaking on the acquisition, K Sudarshan, Chairman & Managing Director, EMA Partners India Limited, said, “We are excited to welcome Taggd and its highly experienced leadership to our fold. Our combined track record will broaden our client services and accelerate the growth of our platform. Through Taggd, we will continue to invest and deploy cutting edge recruitment technology and AI tools to build efficiencies.”
Commenting on Taggd’s journey, Manish Gaur, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Tech, Multiples Private Equity, said, “We are incredibly proud to have been a part of the Taggd journey in becoming a trusted RPO partner to some of India’s marquee enterprises. The team has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver hiring outcomes at scale and we are confident that they will continue to take this business to greater heights.”
The acquisition reflects the increasing demand for integrated talent partners that combine scale, intelligence, technology, and accountability across the hiring lifecycle. As India strengthens its position as a global centre for talent, technology, and enterprise growth, EMA Partners India and Taggd are uniquely positioned to build a globally competitive, India-born talent solutions platform with the scale, expertise, and ambition to serve enterprises across markets.
About Taggd
Taggd is India’s largest recruitment process outsourcing company, helping enterprises achieve guaranteed hiring outcomes at scale. The company is evolving into an agentic AI-powered talent fulfilment partner by combining deep RPO expertise, talent intelligence, and AI-led solutions to improve hiring speed, precision, and predictability. Taggd’s recruitment solutions have powered 100+ leading enterprises across 14+ industries, facilitating 55,000+ permanent hires annually. Its talent network of over 1.7 million active candidates enables enterprises to access ready-to-hire talent across sectors, functions, and geographies. Since inception, Taggd has enabled over 700,000 permanent hires for enterprises. The company has been recognised as a Star Performer on Everest Group’s Global PEAK Matrix® for Recruitment Process Outsourcing and is certified as a Great Place to Work.
About EMA Partners
EMA Partners India Limited is India’s first listed global executive search firm with an operating presence in India since 2003. They specialize in board-level, C-suite, and senior executive recruitment. Their corporate boilerplate describes them as a premier firm combining global reach with deep local market knowledge to deliver leadership and advisory solutions.
