Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 8th February 2021: Sodexo BRS India, the leader in digital employee benefits, acquired a minority stake in National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) as part of a Private Placement Exercise inviting wider participation from RBI regulated payment industry players. This investment makes Sodexo an equity holder in NPCI.
Sodexo BRS India offers a complete suite of employee benefits that are tailor-made to suit the needs of India’s multi-generational workforce. This includes benefits like meal, incentives and rewards, fuel, telecommunication, learning & development, wellness etc.
Commenting on Sodexo’s investment in NPCI, Anish Sarkar, CEO Sodexo BRS India, says, “In a rapidly evolving business environment, finding ways to add additional and meaningful value to the user experience is key to improving engagement and retention. We have always focused on offering great freedom of choice to consumers. With this investment, we are now a part of the NPCI family and will continue to use their solutions to make our consumer payment journey seamless & delightful. It is also a testament to our continued commitment to the Government of India’s Digital India initiative and thrust to develop robust payment infrastructure in the country.”