The merger news had investors buzzing, but the reactions couldn’t have been more different. Cigniti Technologies took a sharp nosedive, tumbling nearly 8% in early trades, while Coforge saw a modest lift, inching up by 0.7%. Clearly, the market has its favorites when it comes to shake-ups. The driving force? Saturday’s big announcement: Coforge and Cigniti are officially merging, with a share swap ratio of one Coforge share for every five shares of Cigniti. Coforge already owns a 54% stake in Cigniti, snapped up earlier this year at ₹1,415 per share. But now, they’re going all in, aiming to create a powerhouse across retail, tech, and healthcare verticals. The merger also positions Coforge to tighten its grip on key U.S. markets, including the South-West, Mid-West, and Western regions. Despite today’s divergent price movements, the bigger picture is clear: this merger could redefine the landscape for both players.