India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#125- Wealth
- ₹27,100 Cr
- Company
- Persistent Systems
2023 2019 #588 2018 #421
Current companies 8 active board seats
Past companies 6 historical roles
Total affiliations 14 Since Oct 1990
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About Anand Suresh Deshpande
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Anand Suresh Deshpande is a Managing Director at Persistent Systems Limited (since 1990), Director at Rama - Purushottam Foundation (since 2016) and Director at Deasra Foundation (since 2013), and holds 5 more current directorships. The companies operate in Information Technology, Service and Internet. The 5 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹14,970 Cr; the largest is Persistent Systems Limited at ₹14,929 Cr (FY 2026). Earlier, Anand Suresh Deshpande was a Director at Inter Institutional Inclusive Innovations Center (2015–2021) and Director at Lighthouse Communities Foundation (2016–2017) and 4 more.
Anand Suresh Deshpande is #125 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹27,100 Cr.
DIN 00005721
Primary Designation Managing Director
Industry Information Technology
First Appointment 19 Oct 1990
Oldest Company Age 36 yrs
Largest company Persistent Systems Limited · ₹14,929 Cr (FY 2026)
Combined revenue ₹14,970 Cr across 5 companies
Recognitions & Rankings
India's Top Philanthropists 2021 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#95- Donation
- ₹5 Cr
- Main cause
- Disaster Relief
Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Persistent Systems Limited L72300PN1990PLC056696 | Managing Director | 19 Oct 1990 | 1990 | ₹14,929 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Rama - Purushottam Foundation U74999PN2016NPL165092 | Director | 20 Jun 2016 | 2016 | ₹30.37 Cr (FY 2024) | Active |
 Deasra Foundation U93000PN2013NPL148325 | Director | 31 Jul 2013 | 2013 | ₹8.35 Cr (FY 2023) | Active |
| Icga Foundation U73100PN2021NPL197972 | Director | 22 Jan 2021 | 2021 | ₹1.37 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Wise Sndtwu Incubation Centre U80902MH2021NPL357754 | Director | 05 Feb 2025 | 2021 | ₹78.9 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
| Partner | 10 Jul 2025 | 2020 | Active | ||
| Persistent India Foundation U88900PN2024NPL230585 | Director | 01 May 2024 | 2024 | Active | |
| Mahratta Chamber Of Commerce Industries And Agriculture U01409MH1974NPL017803 |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Institutional Inclusive Innovations Center U74900PN2015NPL154230 | Director | 04 Mar 2015 | 2015 | ₹73.7 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
 Lighthouse Communities Foundation U74999PN2011NPL139899 | Director | 14 Mar 2016 | 2011 | ₹42.65 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Persistent Ebusiness Solutions Limited U72200PN2000PLC014896 | Director | 17 May 2000 | 2000 | Amalgamated | |
 Deazzle Services Private Limited U72291PN2015PTC154918 | Director | 05 May 2015 | 2015 | ₹7.25 Cr (FY 2022) | Strike Off |
 Persistent Systems And Solutions Limited U72900PN2008PLC132078 | Director | 22 May 2008 | 2008 | Amalgamated | |
| Ekagrid Global Research Innovation And Development Foundation U80903PN2020NPL195440 | Director | 28 Oct 2020 | 2020 | ₹3.1 Lakh (FY 2024) | Under Liquidation |
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Anand Suresh Deshpande currently holds 8 directorships: Persistent Systems Limited (Managing Director, since 19 Oct 1990, revenue ₹14,929 Cr (FY 2026)); Rama - Purushottam Foundation (Director, since 20 Jun 2016, revenue ₹30.37 Cr (FY 2024)); Deasra Foundation (Director, since 31 Jul 2013, revenue ₹8.35 Cr (FY 2023)); Icga Foundation (Director, since 22 Jan 2021, revenue ₹1.37 Cr (FY 2025)); Wise Sndtwu Incubation Centre (Director, since 05 Feb 2025, revenue ₹78.9 Lakh (FY 2025)); and 3 more.
Anand Suresh Deshpande was first appointed on 19 Oct 1990 as Managing Director at Persistent Systems Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 10 Jul 2025 at July Ventures Consulting And Advisoryservices Llp.
The 5 current companies of Anand Suresh Deshpande that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹14,970 Cr: Persistent Systems Limited ₹14,929 Cr (FY 2026); Rama - Purushottam Foundation ₹30.37 Cr (FY 2024); Deasra Foundation ₹8.35 Cr (FY 2023); Icga Foundation ₹1.37 Cr (FY 2025); Wise Sndtwu Incubation Centre ₹78.9 Lakh (FY 2025).
Anand Suresh Deshpande held 6 earlier board appointments: Inter Institutional Inclusive Innovations Center (Director, 04 Mar 2015 to 01 May 2021); Lighthouse Communities Foundation (Director, 14 Mar 2016 to 05 Mar 2017); Persistent Ebusiness Solutions Limited (Director, from 17 May 2000); Deazzle Services Private Limited (Director, from 05 May 2015); Persistent Systems And Solutions Limited (Director, from 22 May 2008); and 1 more.
The current boards of Anand Suresh Deshpande's companies include Ajit Keshav Ranade (Persistent Systems Limited), Ambuj Goyal (Persistent Systems Limited), Amit Murari Atre (Persistent Systems Limited), Anjali Joshi (Persistent Systems Limited), Arvind Hari Goel (Persistent Systems Limited), Avani Vishal Davda (Persistent Systems Limited), among others.