Business · Updated 23 Oct, 05:00 pm IST
Perfios CFO on using financial discipline and AI to guide deals and strategy

Why it matters for readers: Gives a clear view of how AI is changing financial decision‑making without replacing core finance judgment.
- Mahagaonkar says modern CFOs now evaluate acquisition targets, structure deals, and unlock post‑deal synergies beyond traditional finance duties.1
- At Perfios he balances founder ambition with financial discipline when deploying capital in an AI‑led environment.1
- He emphasised that deciding between automation and AI depends on expected returns and practicality, with automation sometimes making more sense than AI.1
- Mahagaonkar urged finance leaders to become comfortable with uncertainty and build new skills for strategic capital allocation.1
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