SynopsisSilver Lake and the human-resources and financial management software company have ​held discussions about a ⁠potential deal ‌in recent months, ​the ​people said. The talks are ⁠ongoing and there is no guarantee ​a deal will materialize, said ​the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions are confidential.ReutersWorkday has offices in financial capital Mumbai and two more cities with plans to expand to Delhi and Bengaluru. Its headcount in the Asian country has more than doubled over 12 to 14 months to about ⁠1,300 employees.Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday, which has a market value of about $43 billion, in a deal ‌that would ⁠rank ⁠among the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar with the matter.Silver Lake and the human-resources and financial management software company have ​held discussions about a ⁠potential deal ‌in recent months, ​the ​people said. The talks are ⁠ongoing and there is no guarantee ​a deal will materialize, said ​the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions are confidential.Neither Silver Lake nor Workday immediately responded to ‌requests for comment.Workday's shares have fallen about 15% this ​year as ​investors ⁠have questioned the durability of traditional software in an era of rapidly advancing ​artificial intelligence. The stock is down over 40% from its 2024 peak. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now