EXHIBIT 23.1 [LATHAM & WATKINS LETTERHEAD] September 21, 1999 Re: Satyam Limited, Registration Statement on Form F-1 (the "Registration Statement") ----------- We hereby consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Legal Matters" in the prospectus included as a part of the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto. /s/ LATHAM & WATKINS LATHAM & WATKINS Attorneys at Law