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Mr. Sunil Kulkarni, CEO, Fidel Softech Limited, and Mr. Renya Kikuchi, CEO, IM Corporation.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On 23 February 2026, Fidel Softech Ltd. announced the acquisition of majority stake in IM Corporation, Japan<\/strong>. IM Corporation<\/strong> is a well-established IT services firm with over 30 years of experience serving Tier-1 and Tier-2 Japanese system integrators and enterprise clients.<\/p>\n The conference was presided over by Fidel\u2019s CEO, Mr. Sunil Kulkarni and IM Corporation Director, Renya Kikuchi.<\/p>\n Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Kulkarni<\/strong>, CEO of Fidel<\/strong>, remarked,<\/p>\n \u201cThe coming together of IM Corporation and Fidel is a significant milestone that strengthens our position in Japan. This partnership enables us to serve the Japanese market with AI offerings more effectively. It also supports Japanese companies in establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India. This is truly a unique SME success story. Together, we are now a strong team of 200 professionals working in Japan, reinforcing our local presence and delivery capabilities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n In his remarks, Mr. Renya Kikuchi<\/strong>, President & CEO of IM Corporation<\/strong>, said,<\/p>\n \u201cWe have known Fidel for over 20 years, and I am truly delighted with this collaboration. Sunil-san is a dynamic leader, and I strongly believe that under his leadership, IM Corporation\u2019s AI offerings will reach new heights.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Mr. Girish Desai, Executive Director, PCET & PCU<\/strong>, said,<\/p>\n \u201cWith the growth of Global Capability Centres and Innovation Centres, India offers tremendous opportunities across various IT domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Centres, Quantum Technology, and Blockchain. Japan is already actively operating in these areas, and this partnership will enable the company to leverage these expanding opportunities effectively.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Adding to this, Mr. Anil Patvardhan, renowned Management Consultant<\/strong>, stated,<\/p>\n \u201cWe got listed in June 2022, and since then, for nearly sixteen consecutive quarters, we have consistently reported revenue growth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n In his address, Dr. Deepak Shikarpur, Management Consultant<\/strong>, remarked,<\/p>\n \u201cFidel is poised for a significant leap forward. Next wave in AI is AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) – where systems will possess human-like thinking abilities and be capable of performing complex cognitive tasks.<\/i><\/span>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n In his address, Mr. Sunil Deshmukh, IMA Global Board Chair Emeritus<\/strong>, said,<\/p>\n \u201cThe skillsets that IM Corporation brings, combined with Fidel\u2019s expertise, will definitely create strong synergy and open up significant growth opportunities for both organisations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The event is also attended by the management of Fidel and IM Corp., including Fidel`s Managing Director, Ms. Prachi Kulkarni, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Mandar Inamdar, Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Sushrut Potdar, IM Corporation`s Head of Sales Division, Nagata Yoshiyasu and Head of System Division, Takashi Sato<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Fidel Softech Ltd. is India\u2019s first publicly listed premium LangTech Consulting company, partners and clients from various industries, providing a range of services including IT, technology implementation, localization solutions and consulting or staffing services.<\/p>\n Fidel is a global AI integration, Software Development, enterprise solution implementation, managed services, digital transformation, bilingual consulting, language localization services provider across diverse industries such as capital markets, manufacturing, automotive and engineering services. With a focus on innovation, scalability and customer success, Fidel helps enterprises accelerate digital adoption and achieve sustainable growth.<\/p>\n IM Corporation is a Japan-based IT services firm with over 30 years of experience in delivering enterprise technology solutions. The company is known for its deep local expertise, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to quality and reliability.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sunil.jpg” alt=”Sunil Kulkarni” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”26%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fidel Softech Ltd. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sunil Kulkarni is a first generation entrepreneur and founder CEO of \u201cFidel Softech Ltd.\u201d a publicly listed firm in India. He brings in a 25+ years of experience of working between Japan, India in the areas of technology & languages. Sunil himself is multi-lingual and fluent in Marathi, Hindi, Japanese & English. Sunil did his BE Mechanical from Pune University in 1993 & while studying his engineering in parallel he did a Japanese course and was a recipient of Japan Foundation scholarship in 1992 & MIT Boston Technical Japanese Scholarship in 1996. His technical + Japanese skillsets helped him with jobs at Computer Vision Pune, Honda R&D Center, Itochu Technoscience, Sutra Systems & Asia-Net before starting the firm \u201cFidel Softech\u201d. Fidel offers language localization, IT services & Bilingual consulting services today with global offices and 300+ team members.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Renya-Kikuchi-1.jpg” alt=”Renya Kikuchi” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”16%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n IM Co., Ltd. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||13px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Born 12 October 1946 in Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from Gakushuin University’s Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics in 1969, he worked for 18 years as a manager at Nippon Univac Co. Ltd. (now Biprogy Co., Ltd.), developing systems for numerous major financial institutions. After working at Japan Cooper & Lybrand (now Pricewater house Coopers P.W.C.), he served as Senior Managing Director at system integrator IM Co. He led the development of numerous systems. From 1987 to 1992, he served as project manager in the United States, coordinating the Japanese side of the development of the core system for Japan’s largest telecommunications company.<\/p>\n In March 1993, he became Representative Director of IM Corporation, and has led IM Corporation for the past 33 years.<\/p>\n Additionally, in 1997, he became Representative Director of Learning System Co., Ltd. (now SCCIP JAPAN Co., Ltd.). As the first official domestic distributor for LEGO Education, which handles educational toys, he commenced operation of the \u2018LEGO Classroom\u2019 in 1997. He was involved in developing the educational programmes offered at this classroom. Subsequently, combining independently developed curricula with various teaching materials, he expanded the operation of SCCIP Membership Classrooms, which deliver STEM\/STEAM education utilising robots and other tools. From 2011, the company entered overseas markets, with many children and students (over 50,000) in countries including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the Maldives, and the United States now learning through STEM\/STEAM education programmes utilising robots and other tools.<\/p>\n More information about the company and its offerings is available at www.fidelsoftech.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Contacts High Quality Photo Gallery for Media use :<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”inner-page” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sunil.jpg” alt=”Sunil Kulkarni” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Renya-Kikuchi-1.jpg” alt=”Renya Kikuchi” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”67%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”inner-page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Renya-Kikuchi-and-Sunil-Kulkarni.jpg” alt=”Renya Kikuchi and Sunil Kulkarni” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fidel-Press-Conference-1.jpg” alt=”Fidel Press Conference” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=”inner-page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”53%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1c0YoR6TUfk” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Footer Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#f6f9fc” background_image=”https:\/\/www.fidelsoftech.com\/news-and-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pages-divider.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_center” custom_padding=”40px||40px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_padding=”40px|0px|10px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_3_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#103e66″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px||170px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAbout Fidel<\/h2>\n
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About Renya Kikuchi<\/h2>\n
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