Bharat Desai is an Indian-origin businessman known for his work in the information technology services industry. He is associated with the founding of Syntel, an IT services company that grew into a global provider of technology and outsourcing services.
| Name | Bharat Desai |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian origin |
| Occupation | Businessman, entrepreneur |
| Industry | Information technology and services |
| Known for | Co-founding Syntel |
Desai is part of the generation of Indian entrepreneurs who built their careers around the global expansion of the information technology services sector. He is recognised in business listings of notable Indian businesspeople.
Desai is most widely associated with Syntel, an information technology services firm that he co-founded. The company offered software development, application management, and business process outsourcing services to clients in sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance, and healthcare. Under his leadership, Syntel established a significant delivery presence in India while serving customers internationally.
Desai's work contributed to the growth of the Indian IT services export industry, which became one of the country's most prominent globally competitive sectors. Entrepreneurs of his cohort played a role in establishing India as a major destination for offshore software development and outsourcing.