ITC Infotech is set to acquire a controlling stake in Happiest Minds Technologies from founder Ashok Soota for Rs 2,800-2,900 crore, people familiar with the matter told ET. The deal will trigger an open offer for another 26% stake and could be followed by a reverse merger, amid consolidation in the mid-market IT services sector.

Happiest Minds Technologies shares fell 6.16% after reports that ITC Infotech may acquire a 22% promoter stake. The stock settled at Rs 420.25, while investors weighed the…

Happiest Minds shares drop 6% amid renewed speculation about founder Ashok Soota's potential stake sale to ITC Infotech.

Happiest Minds will sell a 22.1% promoter stake to ITC Infotech for ₹1,329 crore and merge with the company under a share-swap deal.