Satyam Computers was founded in 1987 and offered IT services globally before a major fraud was uncovered in 2009. The chairman, Ramalinga Raju, inflated financial figures such as cash balances, profits, and interest income in reports to investors. It was later revealed that Raju had been diverting funds to family businesses and there were 13,000 fewer employees than claimed. When the fraud became public, Satyam shares fell nearly 78% in a single day, wiping out billions in market value. The company was acquired by Tech Mahindra to restore credibility but the scandal badly damaged India's reputation among global investors.