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                                                                    EXHIBIT 4.19

                           BUSINESS TRANSFER AGREEMENT

This BUSINESS TRANSFER AGREEMENT ("Agreement") dated 1st March 2002 is made by
and between Satyam Computer Services Limited ("Purchaser") with its Registered
Office at Mayfair Center, S.P. Road, Secunderabad - 500003 and Satyam Infoway
Limited, with its Registered Office at Mayfair Center, S.P. Road, Secunderabad -
500003 ("Seller", which expression includes its Subsidiaries).

                                    Recitals

A.      Seller is an internet service provider registered in India which is
        inter alia, engaged in offering software services/solutions to business
        to business (B2B), e-commerce and website development as more
        particularly defined in Appendix A ("Software Services Division
        Business").

B.      Purchaser is a SEI CMM Level V company, having a wide repertoire of
        information technology services including but not limited to computer
        programming, software/development/ customization/ installation/
        maintenance with expertise in provision of computer software, CAD/CAM/
        CAE, supply chain management, ERP, e-commerce etc.

C.      Seller is the subsidiary of Purchaser and as part of its restructuring
        process desires to dispose of its Software Services Division Business.

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D.      Purchaser desires to acquire from Seller and Seller desires to sell and
        transfer to the Purchaser, the Software Services Division Business as an
        undertaking, together with all specified tangible and intangible assets,
        liabilities and receivables relating thereto including licenses,
        contracts, personnel and other assets, together with Seller's
        intellectual property rights pertaining thereto on and subject to the
        terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals above, and the mutual covenants
contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound, Purchaser and
Seller agree as follows:

                                    ARTICLE I

                               General Provisions

1.1 Definitions. Appendix A to this Agreement sets forth the definitions of
certain terms used in this Agreement.

1.2 Other Definitions and Meanings; Interpretation. For purposes of this
Agreement, the term "Party" means (except where the context otherwise requires)
Purchaser or Seller; the term "Parties" means (except where the context
otherwise requires) Purchaser and Seller together; the term "person" includes
any natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, governmental
agency, or other entity other than the parties; and the words "hereof",
"herein", "hereby" and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as
a whole. The headings of the Articles and Sections of this Agreement have been
included for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the
meaning of the operative provisions of this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE II

                                Purchase and Sale

2.1 Transaction. On and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
with effect from January 1, 2002 ("Transfer Date"), Seller sells, conveys,
transfers, assigns, grants and delivers to the Purchaser and Purchaser
purchases, acquires and receives from Seller all of the, Assets, Transferred
Employees, Liabilities, Licenses, Contracts and Receivables, as defined in
Definitions Schedule relating to the Software Services Division Business, free
and clear of all liens, mortgages, pledges, security interests, restrictions,
prior assignments, encumbrances and claims of every kind, nature or character;

2.2 Purchase Price. As sole and entire consideration for the purchase of the
Assets, Liabilities, Licenses, Contracts and Receivable relating to the Software
Services Division Business, Purchaser shall pay to the Seller a purchase price
of INR 33,25,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Thirty Three Crores Twenty Five Lakhs only)
(Rupee Equivalent of USD 6.9 million converted @ Rs.48.18 per USD) on and
subject to the terms of Article III hereinbelow.

2.3 Assets. The term "Assets" means all tangible and intangible assets,
properties, and rights used by the Seller to carry out the Software Services
Division Business as specifically reflected in the list of Assets as set out in
Exhibit 1 hereto, Licences, Receivables and the Approval vide letter
no.CHE.EC.EXD.IV/1255/03.03.1001/99-2000 dated 8th June 2000 from Reserve Bank
of India for the Sellers' Australian Branch operations.

Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser such bills of sale, assignments,
endorsements, and other recordable instruments of assignment, transfer,
conveyance, in respect of the above Assets, in

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form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser and its counsel, as
shall be effective to vest in the Purchaser all of the right, title and interest
of Seller in and to the Assets free and clear of all Liens.

2.4 Liabilities. The term "Liabilities" means all liabilities and obligations of
the Seller as of the Transfer Date arising out of the Software Services Division
Business. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is expressly
understood that the Liabilities shall exclude the following liabilities and
obligations;

(a) All liabilities and obligations incurred by the Seller in connection with
the conduct of its businesses other than the Software Services Division
Business;

(b) All liabilities as of Transfer Date, in excess of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One
Lakh only), reasonably known to the Seller and not disclosed to the Purchaser
relating to the Software Services Division Business. However, it is clarified
that any liability not known to Seller and discovered after Transfer Date by
either party shall be borne by the Purchaser. The Seller warrants that all known
liabilities as on the Transfer date have been disclosed to the Purchaser.

2.5 Contracts. The term "Contracts" means all contracts, agreements,
sub-contracts, memoranda, letter-agreements and other agreements and obligations
of a similar nature arising out of or pertaining to the Software Services
Division Business and which are to be assigned to the Purchaser pursuant to this
Agreement. Seller shall provide to the Purchaser, prior to the Transfer Date, a
status report of all performed and pending obligations and under each such
Contract.

2.6 Receivables: The term "Receivables" means all account Receivables which is
outstanding for less than 181 days as of Transfer Date, associated with the
Software Services Division Business.

                                   ARTICLE III

                                 Purchase Price

3.1 Purchase Price. For purposes hereof, the term "Purchase Price" means INR
33,25,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Thirty Three Crores Twenty Five Lakhs only) (Rupee
Equivalent of USD 6.9 million converted @ Rs.48.18 per USD) minus the amount of
the Adjustment mentioned in 3.3 below, which has been arrived at based on the
valuation reports of Deloitte and Touche and Ernst and Young commissioned by
respective Parties.

3.2 Payment Schedule. The Purchase Price shall be paid by way of Crossed Account
Payee Cheques at Hyderabad, in favour of the Seller, immediately on execution of
this agreement. The Seller shall upon execution of this agreement, prior to the
payment, take all actions for completion of all transfer formalities i.e. (a)
Transfer of control over Assets (b) Transfer of Employees (c) Transfer of
Customers (d) Transfer of Suppliers.

3.3 Adjustment. The Purchase Price shall be adjusted by such amount of the
Receivable that have been transferred to the Purchaser but are realized by the
Seller and such amount of payables as are transferred to the Purchaser and paid
by the Seller.

3.4 It is clearly understood between the Parties that any amounts collected by
Seller on or after payment of full consideration, from the Receivables
transferred, shall be promptly transferred by Seller in favour of Purchaser.

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                                   ARTICLE IV

                                    Employees

4.1 Employees. On and from the Transfer Date, each employee of the Seller
employed in the conduct of the Software Services Division Business ("Transferred
Employees") shall cease to be an employee of the Seller and shall become an
employee of the Purchaser. All such Employees shall on and from the Transfer
Date, be deemed to be the employees of the Purchaser governed by and entitled to
the policies, regulation, benefits, schemes of the Purchaser then prevailing.

4.2 Employees' Compensation. Seller will bear the entire cost and expense of all
Employees' claims for compensation or benefits (excluding vacation pay
entitlements) arising out employment and all taxes, levies and duties related to
their employment, which is related to or arising out of employment of Employees
on or before the Transfer Date.

4.3 Employees. The term 'Transferred Employee' shall mean a bona fide employee
of the Seller who is employed in the Software Services Division.

4.4 Benefit Plans. Purchaser will not become a sponsor of any of the benefit
plans of the Seller and no assets or liabilities of any such plan will be
transferred to or assumed by Purchaser or any plan or trust maintained by
Purchaser.

4.5 Indemnity. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Purchaser,
its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against all claims,
demands, actions, suits and proceedings (including attorney's fees) by the
Employees in respect of any action or matter arising prior to December 31, 2001.

                                    ARTICLE V

                    Covenants, Representations and Warranties

5.1 Seller's General Covenants, Representations and Warranties. Seller hereby
covenants, represents and warrants to Purchaser the following:

(a) Transfer of Licenses and Contracts. Seller shall undertake all actions to
ensure assignment and/or transfer of all Contracts and Licenses in a speedy and
effective manner to the Purchaser, such assignment to be effective from the
Transfer Date. Such actions shall include but not be limited to discussions and
negotiations with concerned customers or right holders, execution of all
necessary deeds and documents and filing of all necessary forms, filings and
undertakings with appropriate authorities.

(b) Organization and Existence. Seller is a company duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of India and has all the requisite
power and authority to own, operate and lease its properties and to carry on the
Software Services Division Business as now conducted.

(c) Power and Authority. Seller has full power and authority under its
Memorandum and Articles of Association to execute, deliver, and perform this
Agreement.

(d) Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate actions on part of the
Seller.

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(e) Binding Effect. This Agreement is a valid, binding, and legal obligation of
Seller and all agreements, instruments and documents to be executed by Seller in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby will be legal, valid and
binding obligations of Seller each enforceable against the Seller in accordance
with their respective terms and Seller has not made any commitment, agreement or
understanding verbally or in writing to any other party for the sale of the said
Software Services Division Business.

(f) No Default. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
Seller's full performance of its obligations hereunder will violate or breach,
or otherwise constitute or give rise to a Default under the terms or provisions
of Seller's Memorandum and Articles of Association or of any material contract,
commitment, or other obligation to which the Seller is a party or any statute,
rule, regulation, judicial or governmental decree, order or judgment, to which
the Seller is a party or to which Seller or the Assets are subject.

(g) Finders. Seller has not engaged and is not directly or indirectly obligated
to any person acting as a broker, finder, financial advisor, or in any other
similar capacity in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

(h) Ownership. Seller has sole and exclusive Ownership of all tangible Assets
set out in Exhibit 1 and the tangible Assets are in reasonably good condition
and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

(i) Contracts. Each of the contracts, commitments, and other obligations being
assigned by Seller to Purchaser is a valid, subsisting and binding obligation of
Seller and the other party or parties thereto; and neither Seller nor any other
party thereto is in default under any contract, commitment, or other obligation,
which default is likely to have a material and adverse effect on the Software
Services Division Business.

(j) Compliance with Laws. Seller is in full compliance with all statutes,
ordinances, regulations, and other governmental requirements or judicial decree
applicable to the conduct of the Software Services Division Business.

(k) Consent. No consent, authorization, approval, order, license, certificate or
permit or act of or from, or declaration or filing with, any foreign, federal,
state, local or other governmental authority or regulatory body or any court or
other tribunal to which Seller or the Software Services Division Business is
required for the execution, delivery or performance by Seller of this Agreement
or any of the other agreements instruments and documents being or to be executed
and delivered hereunder or in connection herewith or for the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby.

(l) Title. Seller has good and marketable title to the Assets, free and clear of
all Liens. Upon delivery by Seller to the Purchaser of the Assets, the Purchaser
will acquire good and marketable title to the Assets free and clear of all
Liens.

(m) Litigations. There are no pending or threatened actions, claims,
litigations, suits, proceedings, inquiries, investigations instituted by or
against the Seller by any employee, customer, creditor, governmental or judicial
agency or any other third party which pertain to the Software Services Division
Business or are likely to have an effect on the Software Services Division
Business.

(n) Representations and Warranties True and Complete. All representations and
warranties of Seller in this Agreement are true, accurate, and complete in all
material respects as of the Transfer Date and as of the date hereof.

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5.2 Purchaser's Representations and Warranties. Purchaser hereby represents and
warrants to Seller the following:

(a) Organization and Existence. Purchaser is a company duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of India.

(b) Power and Authority. Purchaser has full corporate power and authority under
its Memorandum and Articles of Association and under the laws of India to
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement.

(c) Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement
have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate actions on the part of
Purchaser.

(d) Binding Effect. This Agreement is a valid, binding, and legal obligation of
Purchaser and all agreements, instruments and documents to be executed by
Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby will be legal,
valid and binding obligations of Purchaser each enforceable against Purchaser in
accordance with their respective terms.

(e) No Default. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
Purchasers' full performance of its obligations hereunder will violate or
breach, or otherwise constitute or give rise to a Default under, the terms or
provisions of Memorandum and Articles of Association of Purchaser or of any
material contract, commitment, or other obligation to which Purchaser is a party
or any statute, rule, regulation, judicial or governmental decree, order or
judgment, to which Purchaser is a party.

(f) Finders. Purchaser has not engaged and is not directly or indirectly
obligated to any person acting as a broker, finder, financial advisor, or in any
other similar capacity in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

(g) Consent. No consent, authorization, approval, order, license, certificate or
permit or act of or from, or declaration or filing with, any foreign, federal,
state, local or other governmental authority or regulatory body or any court or
other tribunal to which the Purchaser is subject, is required for the execution,
delivery or performance by Purchaser of this Agreement or any of the other
agreements, instruments and documents being or to be executed and delivered
hereunder or in connection herewith or for the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.

(h) Representations and Warranties - True and Complete. All representations and
warranties of Purchaser in this Agreement are true, accurate, and complete in
all material respects as of the date hereof.

5.3 Survival. The parties' respective covenants, representations, and warranties
contained in this Agreement will survive the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and performance by the Parties of their respective obligations
hereunder.

                                   ARTICLE VI

                            Covenants of the Parties

6.1 Interim Conduct of the Software Services Division Business. Purchaser hereby
covenants to Seller that, from the Transfer Date till the completion of receipt
of all approvals and payment, Purchaser will conduct the Software Services
Division Business only in the ordinary and usual course, and in Trust to the
best interests of the Seller. All decisions having material effect on Software
Services Division Business, shall be referred and approval taken from the
Managing Director of the Purchaser before any action being taken by the Seller.

6.2 Further Actions. After the execution of this agreement, Seller will, execute
and deliver to Purchaser (or cause to be executed and delivered to Purchaser),
such additional instruments and Seller shall take such other and further actions
as Purchaser may reasonably request and

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which are ordinarily provided by a seller, to more completely sell, transfer,
and assign to Purchaser and vest in Purchaser Ownership to the Software Services
Division Business. Each Party will bear its respective costs in respect of such
further actions.

6.3 Records. Seller will handover to the Purchaser all the records of the
Software Services Division Business.

                                   ARTICLE VII

                                   Conditions

7.1 Conditions to Purchaser's Obligations. The obligation of Purchaser to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions at or before the execution of this
Agreement:

(a) The representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement
shall be true, accurate, and complete in all material respects as of the date
hereof and as of the Transfer Date (as if such representations and warranties
had been made as of the Transfer Date);

(b) Seller shall have performed and complied with all agreements and conditions
required by this Agreement to be performed or satisfied by Seller, and Seller
shall have delivered to Purchaser all documents, certificates, and instruments
required to be delivered by Seller under the terms of this Agreement; and,

(c) All corporate and other proceedings or actions to be taken by Seller in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and all
documents incidental thereto, shall be satisfactory in form and substance to
Purchaser.

                                  ARTICLE VIII

                                 Indemnification

8.1 Indemnification of Purchaser. Seller will indemnify, defend, and hold
Purchaser, its officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from and
against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, suits, claims, costs, and
expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from (a) any
misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant by Seller;or (b)
nonperformance by Seller of any obligation to be performed on the part of Seller
under this Agreement; or (c) any claim or injunction from third parties relating
to hardware, software, service or maintenance agreements, or software or
hardware licenses provided to Purchaser by Seller for the operation of the
Software Services Division Business; or (d) any breach or non compliance with
any statutes, Ordinances, regulations, and other governmental requirements or
judicial decree by the Seller; or (e) any actions, claims, litigations, suits,
proceedings, inquiries, investigations brought by any employee, customer,
creditor, governmental or judicial agency or any other third party arising out
of any acts or omissions of the Seller prior to the Transfer Date.

                                   ARTICLE IX

                                   Non Compete

9.1 Non Compete. In consideration for the purchase of Software Services Division
Business, including the goodwill connected therewith, by the Purchaser, Seller
agrees for a period of two years from the Transfer Date, not to directly or
through an associate/Agent carry on or cause to carry on any business which is
in competition with the Software Services Division Business.

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                                    ARTICLE X

                                  Miscellaneous

10.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument
executed by both Parties to this Agreement.

10.2 Waiver. Either Party may at any time waive compliance by the other Party
with any covenants or conditions contained in this Agreement, but only by
written instrument executed by the Party waiving such compliance. No such
waiver, however, shall be deemed to constitute the waiver of any such covenant
or condition in any other circumstance or the waiver of any other covenant or
condition.

10.3 Cooperation. Purchaser and Seller will each cooperate with the other Party,
at the other Party's request and expense, in furnishing information, testimony,
and other assistance in connection with any actions, proceedings, arrangements,
and disputes with other persons or governmental inquiries or investigations
involving Seller's conduct of the Software Services Division Business or the
transactions contemplated hereby.

10.4 Confidentiality. Each Party agrees to keep confidential all information and
date pertaining to the other Party that is disclosed to it pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement, including the terms of this Agreement and agrees
not to, disclose or furnish to, or use for the benefit of any person, firm,
partnership or corporation such information without the prior written consent of
the Party which owns such information or data.

10.5 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall finally be
determined to be unlawful, then such provision shall be deemed to be severed
from this Agreement and every other provision of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.

10.6 Expenses. Each Party will bear its own expenses incurred in connection with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

10.7 Transfer Taxes. Seller will bear all direct taxes which may result from the
transfer of the Software Services Division Business from Seller to Purchaser,
other than stamp duties, registration fees and indirect taxes, if any, which
shall be borne by the Purchaser.

10.8 Notices. All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be
in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given at the time of receipt if
delivered by hand or communicated by electronic transmission, or, if mailed,
three (3) days after mailing registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested with postage prepaid:

If to Purchaser, to:  Satyam Computer Services Limited
                      Mayfair Center
                      1-8-303/36, S P Road,
                      Secunderabad - 500003

                      Attention     : Mr. B. Rama Raju, Managing Director.
                      With copy to  : Mr. S. Radhakrishnan, Vice President
                                      --Legal.

If to Seller, to:     Satyam Infoway Limited,
                      2nd Floor, Tidel Park,
                      4, Canal Bank Road,
                      Taramani, Chennai -- 600 113

                      Attention: Mr. T R Santhanakrishnan. Chief Financial
                      Officer.

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Provided however, that if either Party shall have designated a different address
by notice to the other given as provided above, then to the last address so
designated.

10.9 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the successors of each of the Parties to this Agreement, but shall not be
assignable by either Party without the prior written consent of the other.

10.10 No Third Parties. Neither this Agreement nor any provisions set forth
herein is intended to, or shall, create any rights in or confer any benefits
upon any person other than the Parties to this Agreement.

10.11 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of India. The Parties shall refer any disputes arising
between them which relate to this Agreement or transactions contemplated hereby
to arbitration to be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996. The venue of arbitration shall be Secunderabad. The
courts of Secunderabad shall have jurisdiction over the Parties.

10.12 Press Releases. Each Party agrees not to issue press releases or public
announcements concerning the terms of this Agreement without the prior written
approval of the other Party. The existence and terms of this Agreement are
confidential and shall not be disclosed to a third party by any Party other than
through such agreed upon press release. However, this shall not restrict any
statutory requirements under the Indian and US Law, including disclosure
requirements of SEBI, SEC and Stock exchanges.

10.13 Counterparts. More than one counterpart of this Agreement may be executed
by the Parties to this Agreement, and each fully executed counterpart shall be
deemed an original without production of the others.

10.14 Complete Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of
the Parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior letters of intent, agreements, covenants, arrangements,
communications, representations or warranties, whether oral or written, by any
officer, employee, or representative of either Party relating thereto.

                                   ARTICLE XI

                                     Savings

11.1 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Parties hereto
agree, that time is of essence to this Agreement. and the transaction envisaged
under this agreement shall be completed on or before 31.03.2002.

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11.2 Purchaser shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Seller, harmless from and
against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, suits, claims, costs, and
expenses (including attorneys') arising out of or resulting from any acts or
omissions of the Purchaser in relation to the Software Services Division
Business during such period when the Software Services Division Business is
being held and conducted in trust for the Seller by the Purchaser.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Satyam Computer Services Limited and Satyam Infoway Limited
have each caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective duly
authorized officers and have caused their respective corporate seals to be
affixed and attested, all as of the date first above written.

SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LIMITED

By:     B RAMA RAJU
[Title] MANAGING DIRECTOR

SATYAM INFOWAY LIMITED

By:     R RAMARAJ
[Title] MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO

WITNESSES

1.

2.

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                                                                      Appendix A

                               CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

The following terms have the meanings set forth below where used in the
Agreement and identified with initial capital letters:

<TABLE>
<S>                                 <C>
Assets                              As defined in Section 2.3 of the Agreement.

Adjustment                          As determined under Section 3.3 of the
                                    Agreement.

Contracts                           As defined in Section 2.5 of the Agreement

Liabilities                         As defined In Section 2.4 to the Agreement.

Receivables                         As defined in Section 2.6 to the Agreement

Transfer Date                       As defined in Section 2.1 of the Agreement.

Default                             An occurrence which constitutes a breach or
                                    default under a contract, order, or other
                                    commitment, after the expiration of any
                                    grace period provided without cure.

Lien                                Any encumbrance or lien, including, without
                                    limitation, any mortgage, judgment lien,
                                    material man's lien, mechanic's lien,
                                    security interest, encroachment, easement,
                                    or other restriction, in each case having a
                                    material adverse effect on the thing or
                                    right so encumbered.

Material Event                      Any event, condition, circumstance, or
                                    occurrence which has had a material and
                                    adverse effect on the Software Services
                                    Division Business or the properties, assets,
                                    liabilities, (fixed or otherwise) or
                                    condition (financial or otherwise) of the
                                    Software Services Division Business

Ownership                           Such ownership as confers upon the person
                                    having it good and marketable title to and
                                    control over the thing or right owned, free
                                    and clear of any and all Encumbrances.

Purchaser                           As defined in the Preamble of the Agreement

Purchase Price                      As defined in Section 3.1 of the Agreement.

Transferred Employees               As defined in Section 4.3 of the Agreement

Seller                              As defined in the Preamble to the Agreement

Software Services Division          Means the development, support and
Business                            maintenance of computer software utilized in
                                    the field of software services/solutions to
                                    business to business (B2B), e-commerce and
                                    website development.
</TABLE>

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                                                                       EXHIBIT 1

                                 LIST OF ASSETS
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      1      Sterling Commerce        Purchase of Gentran Server for Unix
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      2      Sterling Commerce        Software for Australian Operations
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      3      Broadvision              Enterprise Platform
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      4      SSI Enterprise Support   Exchange Server 5.5- 5 Clients Cd-Media
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      5      Summit Infotech Ltd      Webtrend Enterprise Suite - V5.0
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      6      Rational Software Inc    Rational Rose 2001 Enterprise Edition Licence
                                      3121-08407
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      7      Tachyon Technologies     TVSC Software development
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      8      Tata Infotech Limited    Towards Weblogic-Seat-Devpt, Weblogic-Svr
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      9      Tachyon Technologies     TVSC Software development
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     10      Tachyon Technologies     TVSC Graphic Designing Charges
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     11      Tachyon Technologies     TVSC Software development
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     12      Tachyon Technologies     TVSC Software development
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     13      Rational Software Inc    Rational Rose Enterprise
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     14      Global Networking Inc    NET BUILDER VER 2.0
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     15      Netware Inc.             NET BUILDER VER 2.0
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     16      Open Market Inc          Live Commerce
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     17      Open Market Inc          Transact Software support fee
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     18      Folio                    Folio Software
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     19      Open Market Inc          Transact Software
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     20      Sterling Commerce        Technical Support fees
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     21      Sterling Commerce        X-25 Software
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     22      Remedy Corporation       Action Request System
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     23      Perfect
             Communications, S'pore   PINN fax software
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     24      Remedy Corporation       Action Request System
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     25      Open Market Inc          Gateway Transact Software
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     26      Tata Infotech Limited    Weblogic Development Seat
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     27      Tachyon Technologies     TVSC Software development
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LIST OF ASSETS AT AUSTRALIA

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     28      Computer Servers    Data #3                       Compaq Proliant 5500R Servers
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     29      Computer Servers    Data #3                       Compaq Proliant 1850R Server
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     30      Computer Servers    Data #3                       Compaq Deskpro EP
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     31      Computer            Data #3                       Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge backup
             Accessories
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     32      Networking Racks    Data #3                       Racks
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     33      Networking Racks    Data #3                       Racks
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     34      Network             Data #3                       Communication Equipments
             Equipments
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     35      Cabling             Data #3                       Cabling
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     36      Network             Data #3                       APC Matrix 5000
             Equipments
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     37      Software Licenses   Data #3                       Software License
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     38      Computer Laptops    Portable Computer Systems     SAT PRO 4280 500 MHZ
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<S>          <C>                 <C>                           <C>
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     39      Computer Laptops    Portable Computer Systems     SAT PRO 4280 500 MHZ
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     40      Computer Laptops    Portable Computer Systems     SAT PRO 4280 500 MHZ
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     41      Computer Desktops   Data #3                       Desktops
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     42      Computer Servers    DELL Computers                DELL Poweredge Server
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     43      Computer Desktops   Data #3                       Desktops
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     44      Office Furniture    Krost Business Furniture      Furniture & Fixtures
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     45      DG Set                                            DG Set
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     46      Office Equipment                                  Fax Machine
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     47      Computer            Harris Technology             I omega ZIP Drive
             Accessories
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     48      Computer            Harris Technology (Katrina    Hp Laser jet 3150 3 Nos
             Accessories         Samuel)
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     49      Computer            Portable Computer Systems     Addonics Pocket CD2000 PCMCIA PCD2000-PC @
             Accessories                                       $404,
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     50      Computer            IPEX ITG Pty. Ltd.            Cisco 24 PT 10/100 sw 2Mod SL EN ED @ $2730,
             Accessories                                       Freight &
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     51      Computer            Data 3                        TEC SONY DDS4 20/40GB 150M TAPES Qty.7 @ $70
             Accessories                                       each
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     52      Computer Laptops    Portable Computer Systems     Toshiba Portege 3440CT 3 Nos
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     53      Computer Laptops    Portable Computer Systems     Toshiba Portege 3480CT  PP348A-4PU82 @  $4450,
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     54      Computer Desktops   Dell Computer Pty. Ltd.       Speakers, PC Stereo, Modem, V.90/56K,
                                                               Fax/Data.,PCI, Aus,Telephone
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     55      Computer Desktops   Data 3                        VPN1 APPLIANCE INTERNET Qty.1 @ $6141,pc
                                                               delivery
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     56      Computer IPAQ       ECOM Computers                Compaq IPAQ Computer
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     57      Software            Data 3                        MS Project 2000 full product qty. 2 @ $749
                                                               each
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     58      Software            Data 3                        MS Office 2000 Professional qty 1 @ $1502
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     59      Software            IT Factory                    ITF Server license
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     60      Software            City Software                 MS OFFICE, Works Suite - 6 Nos each
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     61      Paper Shredder      Masterbind                    Paper Shredder
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     62      Office Equipment    TVSC                          TVSC Equipment
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                                                                    Exhibit 4.20

                         EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Executive Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into in Chennai
India on 20th February, 2002 between:

1.    Satyam Infoway Limited ("Sify") a company incorporated in India and having
      its principal office at Tidel Park 2nd floor, 4 Canal Bank road, Taramani,
      Chennai 600 113 India and

2.    Mr. Ajit Abraham ("Executive") residing at 3B, Cedar Park -- I, 4th Main
      Extension, Kotturpuram, Chennai -- 600 085.

The operations of Sify and its affiliates are a complex matter requiring
direction and leadership in a variety of areas including strategic planning,
financial, regulatory, community relations and others. Executive is currently
employed as Sify's Chief Human Resources Officer. Considering the current status
of Sify's operation, Sify desires that the Executive should continue in the
employment of Sify and has requested the Executive to continue as its Chief
Human Resources Officer and the Executive has agreed to do so subject to the
terms and conditions contained herein.

Sify and the Executive agree as follows:

1.    Sify would continue to employ the Executive as its Chief Human Resources
      Officer. Executive agrees to continue such employment. The position is
      based in Chennai, India. This agreement shall be valid for an initial
      period of Three (3) years from 20.02.2002 till 20.02.2005.

2.    During the term of employment the Executive shall:

      a.  Observe and comply with the policies of Sify

      b.  Serve Sify faithfully, diligently and competently to the best of his
          ability.

      c.  Report to the President & COO

      d.  Serve, without further compensation, as Director of one or more of
          Sify's affiliates as desired by Sify

3.    During the term of employment the Executive shall not, without prior
      written consent of Sify's Board of Directors:

      a.  Accept any other employment with a third party

      b.  Serve on the Board of Directors or any similar body of any other
          business entity

      c.  Engage directly or indirectly in any other business activity that
          competes with the business of Sify and its affiliates. (Affiliates
          mean and include businesses in which Sify has an equity or debt stake
          in excess of 5% of the capital of such business).

4.    During the term of employment the Executive shall be entitled to following
      "compensation and benefits" (all subject to deduction of tax as per
      applicable law):

      a.  "Base salary" as set out in Annexure A which includes Salary,
          allowances, benefits and perquisites or as amended with mutual consent
          from time to time

      b.  "Performance bonus" as set out in Annexure B which is a variable pay
          linked to performance or as amended with mutual consent from time to
          time

      c.  Vacation/leave as per Sify's policy for Employees

      d.  Reimbursement of business expenses incurred on Sify's behalf as per
          Sify's policy for business expenses incurred by Employees

5.    Executive acknowledges that because of his employment, he is in a
      confidential relationship with Sify and has access to confidential
      information and trade secrets of Sify. Confidential information or trade
      secrets include all information relating to customers, business
      strategies/plans, business investments, marketing plans/techniques,
      business operation methods/practices etc. Executive agrees that such
      confidential information or trade secrets shall not be disclosed by him to
      any third party except when mandated by law and shall not be used by him
      for any purpose except in the performance of his work for Sify.

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6.    Executive agrees that all work of a copyrightable or patentable nature
      done in the course of work for Sify belong to Sify and undertakes to help
      in every way to get Sify's ownership of such copyrights/patents duly
      registered.

7.    This agreement terminates on the expiry of the term of this agreement
      unless both parties agree to renew it three months before the expiry of
      this agreement. This agreement may be terminated before the expiry of the
      agreement only as under and subject to the consequences provided
      hereunder:

      a.  Termination of the Agreement by the Executive for following "Good
          reasons":

          i.      Sify breaching its obligations in paying compensation

          ii.     Sify changing the location of the office of the Executive from
                  Chennai

          iii.    Within six months after Occurrence of a Change of control
                  except if joining Satyam Computer Services Limited

      b.  Termination of the Agreement by Executive without assigning any
          reason.

      c.  Termination by Sify

      d.  Death of the Executive

      The parties agree that "Change of Control" means and includes:

      a.  Change in ownership structure of Sify from that prevalent on the date
          Executive commenced services with Sify or any date thereafter whereby
          any person or group of persons or entity or group of entities acquire
          in one or more transactions (i) beneficial ownership in Sify, directly
          or indirectly, in excess of 25% of the outstanding equity shares and
          becomes the largest group owning stock/shares in Sify or (ii) ability
          to command majority voting rights in Sify's Board of Directors.

      b.  Sale or divestment (including through mergers, demergers,
          consolidations, acquisitions) of a substantial part of the assets or
          business of Sify whereby the majority owners of Sify prior to such
          sale/divestment don't receive majority ownership in the acquiring
          entity.

8.    In the event of death of the Executive, termination is effective on the
      date of death. In all other instances of termination before expiry of the
      agreement, both parties agree to give a written notice to the other of
      intent to terminate the Agreement and the termination is effective three
      (3) months after the notice is received.

9.    Executive is entitled to full compensation and benefits (excluding the
      performance bonus) up to the date of termination of the Agreement.
      Executive is entitled to pro rated performance bonus up to the date of
      termination of the Agreement in the event termination notice is served by
      Executive for "Good reasons" or served by Sify within one year after
      Change of Control.

10.   Executive is entitled following additional terminal compensation of Base
      salary (as referred to in Clause 4a) in the event of termination by Sify
      for any reason or by Executive for Good Reasons:

      a.  If notice of termination is served within 1 year from the date of this
          agreement or 1 year after a change of Control, 6 months Base salary

      b.  In all other circumstances, 3 months Base salary

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11.   Executive has been provided by Sify a loan of Rs.40 lakhs which is
      repayable by the Executive with interest on 31st December, 2002. In
      consideration of the Executive agreeing to continue in the employment of
      Sify as aforesaid, Sify agrees to pay the Executive an Additional
      Compensation sufficient to repay the loan (income tax to Executive's
      account) and an Additional Compensation sufficient to pay the interest
      (income tax to Sify's account), at the earliest of the following
      circumstances:

      a.  On the loan falling due for repayment

      b.  On the occurrence of a Change of Control

      c.  On the death of the Executive
          (such Additional Compensation referred above shall be reduced by the
          value as on the date of such Additional Compensation of specified
          market liquid stock options granted before 31.12.2000, vested until
          that date).

12.   This Agreement is subject to the laws of India.

13.   It is the intent of both the parties to render this agreement enforceable
      to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any clause that turns out to be
      invalid should not render the entire agreement invalid.

For Satyam Infoway Limited

Mr. R. Ramaraj                                 Mr. Ajit Abraham
Managing Director & CEO                        Chief Human Resources Officer

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                         EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

                             ANNEXURE A BASE SALARY

<TABLE>
<S>                                 <C>                      <C>
Salary:
Basic salary                        Rs. per annum            10,40,400.00
Special allowance                                             7,37,232.00
House Rent allowance                                          5,20,200.00

Perquisites/benefits:
Provision of Company car                                               Yes
Conveyance expenses                                              72,000.00
Driver's salary                                                  42,000.00
Vehicle maintenance expenses                                     24,000.00
Medical expenses                                                 15,000.00
Leave travel expenses                                            86,700.00
Provident fund contribution                                    1,24,848.00
Gratuity                                                         41,616.00

Total Base Salary                   Rs. per annum             27,04,000.00

                          ANNEXURE B PERFORMANCE BONUS

Bonus payable on accomplishment of
KRA/KPI                             Rs. per annum             13,00,000.00
</TABLE>

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