
Chapter 1
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(This case study is based on reports in the print and
electronic media and is meant for academic purpose
only. The author has no intention to sully the image of
the corporate or executives discussed.)
A BRIEF HISTORY
Established on 24 June, 1987 by B. Ramalinga
Raju and his brother-in- law, D.V.S. Raju, Satyam
Computer Services Limited (SCSL) was incorporated
in 1991 as a public limited company. In a short time,
it became a leading global consulting and IT-services
company spanning 55 countries. During its heyday,
it was ranked as India’s fourth largest software
exporter, after TCS, Infosys and ...