From just a dozen employees in 1987, India's bluechip Global Tele-Systems Limited (GTL) is today among the fastest growing technology companies in India, with foreign and domestic funds operating in India owning a large part of the $10.92 million equity of the Bombay-based company. The CEO of GTL, Manoj Tirodkar received an award this April for being a young entrepreneur and while announcing the latest results, Tirodkar said future growth will be through acquisitions and mergers.