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July 20, 2005
RE: Patni Computer Systems Limited Registration Statement on Form F-1
We consent to the use of and references to our name under the heading "Business—Industry Background" in the prospectus included in the registration statement on Form F-1 of Patni Computer Systems Limited and any amendments thereto for the following statement:
"According to an IDC report published in 2004, 80% of businesses in a survey with thirty respondents selected India as a preferred country for offshore IT services."
The quote is based on —"US Customer Experiences and Best practices when going offshore—Document #31179" by David Tapper.
Signed:
/s/ • • Group VP and General Manager, IDC Worldwide Services |
/s/ IDC
IDC
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