Coforge shares rise 2% after firm appoints Akhil Kumar Gupta as chairman post OP Bhatt’s abrupt resignation

Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Akhil Kumar Gupta as chairperson and independent director for five years, following boardroom turmoil triggered by O P Bhatt’s resignation. The IT services firm retains its FY27 guidance and long-term growth targets.