{"id":1310056,"date":"2026-05-30T09:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1310056"},"modified":"2026-05-30T09:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:20:39","slug":"infosys-chairman-predicts-7-8-crore-new-jobs-due-to-ai-by-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/infosys-chairman-predicts-7-8-crore-new-jobs-due-to-ai-by-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"Infosys Chairman Predicts 7.8 Crore New Jobs Due To AI By 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the global technology industry, concerns about large-scale job losses have become increasingly common. However, Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani has stated that the company plans to use AI-driven productivity gains to expand business opportunities rather than reduce its workforce. His comments come at a time when IT companies worldwide are rethinking hiring strategies and integrating AI into core operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AI Is Changing The IT Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about the growing impact of AI, Nilekani acknowledged that the technology is fundamentally reshaping software development and IT services. He noted that AI can automate several coding and repetitive development tasks, leading many people to question the future role of software engineers and IT professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Nilekani, such concerns are understandable because AI represents one of the most disruptive technology transitions the industry has experienced. However, he argued that technology shifts historically create new opportunities even as they transform existing job roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Productivity Gains Will Be Reinvested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than using AI primarily as a cost-cutting tool, Infosys plans to redirect productivity improvements toward business growth, client expansion, and the creation of new services. The company believes AI can help employees deliver projects faster, handle larger workloads, and focus on higher-value tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infosys has been investing heavily in AI platforms, automation tools, and enterprise AI services. The company recently highlighted a potential AI services opportunity exceeding $300 billion and has been integrating AI into multiple consulting, cloud, and digital transformation offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strategy reflects a broader shift within the technology industry, where companies increasingly view AI as a force multiplier that can improve productivity rather than simply replace workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiring Patterns Are Still Evolving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Infosys remains optimistic about AI-driven growth, the wider IT industry is becoming more cautious about hiring. Several multinational companies operating in India have indicated that future expansion may rely more on automation and specialized talent than large-scale workforce additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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