EMA Partners Acquires Taggd in INR 95 Crore Deal to Build Integrated Talent Solutions Platform
EMA Partners India has acquired Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at INR 95 Crore, a strategic move aimed at establishing one of India's largest integrated talent solutions platforms.The acquisition centers on bolstering EMA’s market presence and expanding its service offerings within the specialized recruitment industry. Taggd is noted as India's foremost homegrown Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company, providing end-to-end talent acquisition through a dedicated technology-enabled platform. Taggd maintains a reputation as a Star Performer in the Everest RPO PEAK Matrix for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), making it the only Indian RPO to achieve this distinction.
Taggd serves over 100 enterprise clients, including Fortune 500 companies, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and leading Indian conglomerates across more than 14 industries. The company has also managed over 550K permanent hires in the last decade and maintains an active candidate database of 78 Million, with a focus on making permanent hires in these numbers.
Strategic Market Positioning and Expansion
The move underscores EMA's ambition to capitalize on the vast market opportunity within India’s professional services, talent advisory, and workforce transformation sector, which is estimated at ₹30,000 crore to ₹35,000 crore and is expanding at an annual rate of 12% to 15%.Following this integration, EMA is scaling its RPO capabilities to meet enterprise hiring demands and expand its end-to-end talent solutions portfolio. The company's strategic focus includes adding new Partners across India and UAE, deepening sector coverage, and further expanding its mid to senior level hiring operations through James Douglas Professional Search, which operates in both India and the UAE.
Financial Overview
The company has demonstrated consistent growth in revenue over the last few years. Historical consolidated profit and loss figures are presented below:| Particulars (INR Mn) | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 501.43 | 672.96 | 739.30 | 873.64 |
| Total Expenses | 460.65 | 508.10 | 606.17 | 729.90 |
| EBITDA | 40.78 | 164.86 | 133.13 | 143.74 |
| EBIDTA Margins (%) | 8.13% | 24.50% | 18.01% | 16.45% |
| PBT | 39.30 | 166.81 | 158.08 | 150.98 |
| PAT | 30.71 | 142.73 | 126.14 | 123.05 |
| PAT Margins (%) | 6.12% | 21.21% | 17.06% | 14.08% |
In terms of financial stability, the historical consolidated balance sheet shows the following trends:
| Particulars (INR Mn) | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Equity | 540.15 | 1,375.01 | 1,537.14 |
| Long Term Borrowings | 67.67 | 5.91 | 2.28 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 144.92 | 157.61 | 166.29 |
| Total Assets | 765.91 | 1,544.04 | 1,705.72 |
Capital Market Data
As of March 31, 2026, the company's capital market data is as follows:| Price Data (31 st March, 2026) | INR |
|---|---|
| Face Value per share | 5.00 |
| CMP per share | 74.45 |
| 52 Week High/Low per share | 133.00/65.25 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,730.70 Mn |
| Shares Outstanding (O/S) | 23.25 Mn |
EMAPARTNER Stock Price Movement
Shares of EMA Partners India Limited are advancing in live trading, currently hitting ₹82.85 after gaining 2.92% as of 1:26 PM today. The equity traded within a range of ₹79.15 to ₹82.85, with 5,000 shares transacting during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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