This strategic move brings together two complementary powerhouses. EMA Partners has long been the go-to for board, C-suite, and senior leadership hiring, leveraging its deep industry expertise and global network. Taggd, meanwhile, has carved out an impressive niche in volume recruitment, reporting robust revenues of **INR 93 crore in FY2024-25** and facilitating over 700,000 permanent hires for more than 100 leading enterprises across diverse sectors.
The synergy is clear:
Key Synergies from the Acquisition:
- **Integrated Service Offering:** The combined entity now offers an end-to-end talent solution, spanning executive search, professional search, and large-scale RPO services.
- **Enhanced Technology:** Taggd’s AI-powered recruitment solutions significantly bolster EMA Partners’ technological capabilities, driving efficiency and predictive analytics in hiring.
- **Expanded Market Reach:** From strategic leadership roles to high-volume recruitment, the new platform can address talent requirements across all organizational levels and industries.
K. Sudarshan, Chairman & Managing Director of EMA Partners India, emphasized the creation of “a comprehensive talent solutions platform uniquely positioned to address talent requirements across organisational levels.” Taggd’s co-founder Pankaj Bansal highlighted the opportunity to extend their reach into global markets and accelerate their “2030 vision of enabling one million jobs through agentic AI-powered talent fulfilment solutions.”
While Taggd will maintain its independent brand identity and leadership, this acquisition signals a new era for talent acquisition in India. It promises greater value for clients seeking streamlined, technology-driven, and highly effective talent strategies, cementing EMA Partners’ position at the forefront of this critical industry.