What Cogniscient Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - SAP Business One Gold Partner does

Cogniscient Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based SAP Gold Partner founded in 2006 and headquartered in Noida, with additional offices in New Delhi, Pune, and Abu Dhabi. The company implements, resells, and supports SAP's mid-market ERP portfolio — SAP Business One, SAP Business One HANA, SAP Business ByDesign, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud — for small, mid-sized, and large enterprises across more than 15 industry verticals, including automotive, pharmaceutical, electric vehicle, food and beverage, electronics, manufacturing, e-commerce, financial services, and government institutions. Its technology stack layers proprietary IP on top of the SAP platform: HR-Eye (HRMS), Biz Education, plus a suite of 15+ industry-specific add-ons covering WhatsApp integration, automated e-invoicing, QR/digital signature, job work, logistics, quality control, gate entry, NPD, plant maintenance, and vendor portal. CBS Cloud, a managed hosting service built on Microsoft Azure, provides remote-access and automated-backup infrastructure for deployed SAP Business One environments.

The company operates multiple revenue streams: professional services for end-to-end ERP implementation (requirement analysis, blueprinting, data migration, training, go-live), license resale and optimization for Professional, Limited, Mobile App, and Indirect Access user types, multi-tier managed support contracts (Dedicated, Premium, Silver, Bronze) with bundled onsite-visit entitlements, subscription-based cloud hosting through CBS Cloud, and custom add-on development. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, a self-serve Starter Package at Rs. 3,999 per user per month (max 5 users) targeting micro-SMBs with a 20-day implementation timeline, and a "Partner with Us" channel recruitment program to onboard sub-resellers. The customer base includes named enterprise accounts such as KYOCERA, Knit Pro International, 1mg, Paytm Money, RGPPL, Eastman Industries, and Sunil Healthcare. The company is privately held and founder-led by CEO Rajeev Agarwal and Director/Co-Founder Parul Agarwal, with no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

Cogniscient Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - SAP Business One Gold Partner

Legal name

Cogniscient Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://cogniscient.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cogniscient Business Solutions is a Noida-based SAP Gold Partner that implements and supports SAP Business One, S/4HANA Cloud, and ByDesign for SMEs and mid-market enterprises across 15+ industry verticals, with offices in India and Abu Dhabi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise ERP Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO), Employee Experience (EX) & Digital Experience Monitoring Support (BPAEAJAO), Enterprise Applications User/Admin Training (ERP/CRM/ITSM platforms) (BPAEANAK)

Keywords

• Enterprise ERP implementation
• SAP Business One consulting
• SAP gold partner services
• ERP customization and support
• Cloud ERP hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. SAP Implementation Services: End-to-end SAP Business One implementation including requirement analysis, solution blueprinting, data migration, user training, testing, and go-live support. Revenue generated through professional services fees for implementation projects.
2. SAP Licensing and Resale: Resale of SAP Business One licenses (Professional, Limited, Mobile App, Indirect Access user types), subscription and perpetual models. Guides customers through license procurement, optimization and compliance reviews.
3. Post-Implementation Support Services: Ongoing support services including Dedicated Support, Premium/Silver/Bronze packages, Remote Support options with expert assistance, troubleshooting, training, and system improvements. Support Model 1 includes unlimited online support with 48 onsite visits annually; Support Model 2 includes 60 onsite visits annually.
4. Cloud Hosting (CBS Cloud on Azure): Managed cloud hosting services for SAP Business One on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, enabling remote access, data security, and automated backups for uninterrupted business operations.
5. Add-on Development and Customization: Custom development of industry-specific add-ons and integrations including Job Work, Logistics, Quality Control, Gate Entry, Vendor Portal, Production modules, eCommerce integrations, GST systems, WhatsApp, barcode scanners integrations.
6. HR-Eye HRMS Product: Proprietary HRMS product covering attendance, payroll, leave, recruitment, employee records and analytics. Revenue generated from product licensing and implementation services.
7. Migration Services (SQL to HANA): Migration services from SQL to HANA including planning application readiness, detailed assessment, data migration, and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cogniscient Business Solutions is an SAP Gold Partner that sells, implements, customizes, and supports SAP ERP solutions — primarily SAP Business One, SAP Business One HANA, SAP Business ByDesign, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud — for small and mid-sized enterprises. The company also offers two proprietary products (HR-Eye HRMS and Biz Education), a suite of industry-specific add-ons, and managed cloud hosting on Microsoft Azure, bundled with implementation, migration, licensing, and ongoing support services.

Product overview

Cogniscient Business Solutions (CBS) operates as an SAP Gold Partner offering a portfolio of ERP solutions centered on the SAP ecosystem. The core offerings include SAP Business One (standard and HANA variants), SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and SAP Business ByDesign, forming a platform-plus-modules architecture. Supporting proprietary products include HR-Eye (HRMS) and Biz Education. The portfolio is extended through industry-specific add-ons (Job Work, Logistics, QC, Gate Entry, NPD, Plant Maintenance, Vendor Portal, Stage-wise Production) and CBS Cloud Hosting powered by Microsoft Azure. An entry-level SAP Business One Starter Package targets businesses with up to 5 users. CBS provides full-spectrum services including implementation, customization, migration, licensing, support, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HR-Eye: HRMS solution covering attendance, payroll, leave, recruitment, employee records and analytics.
• Biz Education

Products and services

• SAP Business One Affordable, comprehensive ERP platform for small and mid-sized enterprises that integrates finance, sales, inventory, purchasing, production, and customer relationship management into a single unified system. Sold, implemented, and supported by Cogniscient as an SAP Gold Partner.
• SAP Business One HANA In-memory version of SAP Business One ERP built on the SAP HANA database, offering improved performance, real-time analytics, and faster data processing for SMEs versus the standard SQL version.
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud Intelligent cloud-based ERP software suite designed for larger enterprises that require greater digital transformation, offering AI-powered analytics, advanced machine learning capabilities, real-time data processing, and simplified administration.
• SAP Business ByDesign Cloud-based ERP solution for mid-market and large enterprises seeking scalable SaaS deployments, offering comprehensive business functionality including finance, sales, procurement, project management, and HR.
• HR-Eye HRMS Proprietary Human Resource Management System (HRMS) covering attendance, payroll, leave management, recruitment, employee records, and analytics to simplify workforce management and improve HR productivity for businesses using SAP Business One.
• Biz Education Proprietary educational and training solution designed to help organizations manage employee learning and development programs in conjunction with SAP Business One.
• CBS Cloud Hosting (powered by Microsoft Azure) Managed cloud hosting service for SAP Business One powered by Microsoft Azure, enabling businesses to run their ERP without on-premise IT infrastructure and benefit from remote access, automated backups, and data security.
• SAP Business One Starter Package Entry-level SAP Business One package designed for very small businesses with 1-5 users, covering finance, banking, sales, purchasing, CRM, employee records, timesheets, and inventory capabilities, with rapid 20-day implementation and an annual subscription of Rs.3,999 per user per month plus a one-time Rs.49,000 implementation fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ successful ERP installations across multiple industries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAP SE (as Gold Partner)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCogniscient is a certified SAP Business One Gold Partner, authorized to resell, implement, and support SAP Business One, SAP Business One HANA, SAP Business ByDesign, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud. As a Gold Partner, the company has access to SAP's technical resources, certification programs, and partner enablement tools. The partnership enables Cogniscient to deliver end-to-end ERP implementations with SAP's technology stack.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCogniscient leverages Microsoft Azure as the cloud infrastructure platform for its CBS Cloud offering, which hosts SAP Business One for customers. The partnership provides secure, scalable cloud infrastructure enabling remote access, data security, automated backups, and uninterrupted business operations for ERP users.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yash Technologies: Indian-headquartered global SAP Gold/Platinum partner offering SAP Business One, S/4HANA, and industry-specific implementation services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Highly comparable in business model, SAP focus, and SME-enterprise mix, though larger in global scale.
• All for One Group: Leading European SAP Gold Partner specializing in SAP Business One, S/4HANA Cloud, and ByDesign for mid-market customers. Closely comparable as a value-added SAP SI with proprietary add-ons, recurring support revenue, and a focus on SME digital transformation.
• Seidor: Global SAP Platinum Partner headquartered in Spain with a large SAP Business One practice spanning Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Comparable as a multi-geography SAP SI with SME focus, proprietary add-ons, and managed cloud services.

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data Business Solutions (formerly itelligence): Global SAP Platinum Partner and one of the largest SAP S/4HANA and Business One system integrators, owned by NTT Data. Overlaps directly on SAP Business One and HANA implementations for SMEs, with broader portfolio and significantly larger delivery scale.
• Hexaware Technologies: Midsized Indian IT services firm with a strong SAP practice covering S/4HANA, Business One, and ByDesign. Comparable on SAP SI capabilities and Indian delivery, but with a broader enterprise and BPO portfolio.
• Birlasoft: Indian IT services company (part of CK Birla Group) with a dedicated SAP practice spanning S/4HANA and Business One. Competes for the same Indian mid-market SAP implementations while serving a broader manufacturing and process-industry client base.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): India's largest IT services firm and a major global SAP SI partner. Overlaps with Cogniscient on SAP Business One and S/4HANA implementations, but operates at far larger scale across enterprise customers and adjacent technology services.
• Infosys: Global IT services leader with a sizable SAP practice and multiple SAP-recognized awards. Competes with Cogniscient in the broader SAP SI market, particularly on mid-market and enterprise transformation deals.
• Wipro: Global IT services firm with a SAP transformation practice and deep relationships with Indian and multinational enterprises. Comparable on SAP delivery capabilities, though Wipro's portfolio extends well beyond ERP.
• Deloitte (SAP Practice): Big Four professional services firm with one of the largest global SAP S/4HANA practices. Competes for large SAP transformation mandates that Cogniscient also targets, while also providing advisory services around SAP-enabled business model change.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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