The combined entity can support publishers across the entire content lifecycle—from manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial workflows to production, digital publishing, accessibility, analytics, and AI-powered content enrichment
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Lumina Datamatics, a content, retail support, and technology solutions company, has completed the acquisition of TNQTech, a Chennai-based publishing technology company. This transaction positions the combined organisation among the world’s largest providers of scholarly publishing solutions and is a key milestone in Lumina’s growth journey, a statement from Lumina said. The announcement follows the signing of a definitive agreement in December 2024 to acquire an 80 per cent controlling stake in TNQTech. With the acquisition of the remaining 20 per cent, the transaction has now been completed, making TNQTech a 100 per cent wholly-owned subsidiary of Lumina Datamatics.Sameer Kanodia, Vice Chairman and CEO, Lumina Datamatics & TNQTech, said: “Together, we have created a leading global partner for scholarly publishing solutions, combining deep domain expertise with next-generation AI technologies to help publishers transform their businesses. Our focus is on driving the next wave of growth through innovation, AI-led transformation, and strategic investments in technology.”Mariam Ram, Founder and Director, TNQTech, said, “Our technology and domain expertise align perfectly with their scale and reach in scholarly publishing. I am confident TNQTech’s people, products and customers are now in the hands of a reliable, trusted organization that will carry our vision forward while driving the next phase of innovation and growth.” The combined entity can support publishers across the entire content lifecycle—from manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial workflows to production, digital publishing, accessibility, analytics, and AI-powered content enrichment.Published on August 6, 2026
