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Birlasoft, a Pune-based IT services firm, has been designated a select partner in OpenAI's partner network, according to a Thursday announcement. This designation allows Birlasoft to develop, market, and deliver AI solutions utilizing OpenAI's models, including GPT-6 Astra. The news arrives as Birlasoft's stock experiences difficulty, with shares slipping 2.23% to ₹271.85 on the NSE, down from a previous close of ₹278.05.

The stock has fallen over 37% year-to-date and 23.6% over the past year, trailing the Nifty 500's 6.46% decline during the same period. As a Select Partner, Birlasoft will collaborate with enterprises to implement AI solutions across manufacturing, life sciences, energy, insurance, and MedTech sectors. Birlasoft claims to have achieved measurable results through its existing AI implementations, such as 85% faster query response times in life sciences regulatory workflows and a 30-40% reduction in manual effort in MedTech enterprise workflows.

Birlasoft's CEO and Managing Director, Angan Guha, stated that the partnership aims to enable enterprises to integrate AI into real-world workflows and translate AI investments into tangible business results. The IT services provider, a part of the CKA Birla Group, employs more than 11,000 professionals and plans to broaden its OpenAI-related offerings and expand customer deployments.

The company's stock is currently valued at around ₹7,602 crore, with an annualized volatility of 43.18%.