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India's GCC sector faces a structural reset as AI and automation expose centres focused on routine work, forcing companies to shift towards innovation and strategic ownership

Nasscom's AI-native index finds nine in 10 engineering graduates are AI-native or AI-proficient, but identifies gaps in orchestration and technical grounding

The government is working with IT industry body Nasscom for developing an artificial intelligence curriculum for undergraduate programmes, a senior executive said on Thursday. The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) is a leading IT industry body. "The government is working with Nasscom to review and change the AI curriculum for all undergraduate (programmes)," the industry grouping's President Rajesh Nambiar told PTI. With the increasing use of AI in various areas, there is also a need to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for graduates. Nambiar said it would take around six months to finalise the curriculum for the undergraduate programmes as various bodies, including the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), need to go through it. Nambiar spoke on the sidelines of a briefing in the city by IBS Group, where it announced the launch of a vertical AI company, Naviq Technology. "AI is

Nasscom says AI will transform-not replace-Indian IT services, with enterprise AI adoption expected to create a $300-400 billion global opportunity by 2030

The new Global Value & Innovation Centres unit will help enterprises set up AI-native GCCs and transform existing centres into innovation- and value-driven operations

Anthropic expanded Project Glasswing to 150 organisations across 15 countries, including India, amid growing concerns over AI-driven cyber threats

Nasscom president Rajesh Nambiar warned that a prolonged West Asia crisis could delay global firms' GCC investment decisions in India

India's GCC ecosystem crossed 2,000 centres and generated nearly $100 billion in revenue in FY26, driven by AI adoption, higher-value work and skilled talent

NASSCOM's new chair highlights AI as both disruptor and growth driver, amid hiring slowdown, rising compute costs, and global uncertainty shaping India's tech sector

Nasscom says the TCS harassment case is isolated and not reflective of the IT industry, reiterating strict safety norms, governance frameworks, and zero tolerance for misconduct

CSM Technologies wins 'Tech Excellence in GovTech' at NASSCOM SME Inspire Awards 2026, highlighting its role in advancing digital governance platforms

Geopolitical uncertainties and fragmented supply chains are forcing global businesses to prioritise trust and resilience over mere cost-efficiency, positioning India as a highly viable technology partner of choice, Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Nasscom Global Confluence 2026, Nambiar said the technology industry, which is heavily dependent on exports, is navigating an era of extraordinary transformation, noting that the reconfiguration of global value chains has fundamentally changed how countries and companies approach technology partnerships. "It used to be a fact that everybody optimised only for cost and efficiency... Those days are gone... Efficiency is important, but not necessarily the deciding factor. Resilience becomes much, much more critical. India sits at a very nice intersection of all these priorities, which makes us a very viable country to do business with. "...We are navigating this period where not just the geopolitical tensions,

Nasscom has urged tech firms to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks as West Asia conflict heightens risks, advising measures ranging from credential resets to DDoS readiness and supply-chain audits

IT industry body Nasscom on Monday advised technology companies to strengthen operational preparedness and cybersecurity frameworks in the wake of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, cautioning that periods of uncertainty can heighten risks of disruptions and cyber threats. Issuing a fresh advisory to member companies, Nasscom said while business operations currently remain stable, organisations are proactively reviewing contingency plans and strengthening resilience measures to mitigate potential disruptions "should the situation evolve over time". The advisory comes amid conflict in West Asia following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks, disrupting airspace and raising concerns over regional stability, cyber threats, and potential spillover effects on global technology infrastructure, travel routes, and maritime trade. The widening conflict has also rattled global markets, as investors turned cautious amid fears around

Nasscom has asked IT employees in the Middle East to work from home and remain in touch with embassies as tensions escalate in West Asia, even as Indian IT firms say operations continue as usual

IT industry body Nasscom has advised its member companies to avoid travel to affected parts of the Middle East and urged them to enable work-from-home (WFH) protocols for employees currently stationed in the region amid escalating tensions. In a statement, the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) said it is closely monitoring the developments and that employee safety remains the industry's "foremost priority." "As a precautionary measure, Nasscom has advised member companies to defer travel to affected areas. Member companies have also been advised to enable work-from-home arrangements for employees currently in the region," the industry body said. The current situation in the Middle East is marked by a sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions amid the escalating US-Iran conflict. Nasscom noted that while operations across the IT industry are continuing "as usual" at this stage, companies remain vigilant and prepared to take additional measures if the .

TCS CEO K Krithivasan says associates should adopt AI proactively and offer AI-first solutions to clients, even if it cannibalises existing revenue streams

India's IT services sector is set to touch $315 bn in FY26, with AI revenues of $10-12 bn, modest headcount growth, and ER&D and GCCs driving expansion despite global headwinds

Indian tech industry revenues for FY26 are set to grow 6.1 per cent to USD 315 billion, Nasscom said on Tuesday. The industry lobby grouping revised up its FY25 revenues number to USD 297 billion from USD 282.6 billion earlier. The revenue growth in FY26 increased marginally to 6.1 per cent in FY26 from 5.9 per cent in FY25 despite the headwinds, it said. Its President Rajesh Nambiar said the industry continues to be a net job generator, and the overall number of employees is set to increase 2.3 per cent to 5.95 million in FY26 from 5.82 million in the year-ago period. Nambiar said the overall number of employees added by the tech industry in FY26 is 1.35 lakh, which is marginally better than the 1.33 lakh added in FY25. Amid the intense focus on AI, Nasscom said USD 10-12 billion of overall revenues for the sector come from the new-age tech solutions.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) globally presents significant opportunities for Indian companies and will not adversely impact their businesses, Nasscom AI Head Ankit Bose said on Tuesday. He said instead of job cuts, India will witness job transformations as roles evolve with the growing adoption of AI. "AI is getting developed across the world, but who will deploy that. For that you need people... So now India adding capacity... AI is happening at a massive scale and Indian professionals will deploy that. So it's a big opportunity for us but we have to be ahead of the curve and we have to keep our skills up to date," Bose told PTI. He said at the sidelines of a session in the AI Impact Summit here. To build capacity, the government and private sector are taking steps. "In the next few months we are going to enable 1.5 lakh people in AI-based developers... We are working with government to develop curriculum that are needed in colleges," he said. He added t