India's Tech Sector Set for $315 Billion Revenue by FY26, Powered by AI Innovations
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New Delhi, Feb 24 (NationPress) The technology sector in India is projected to achieve a remarkable $315 billion in revenue by FY26, representing an impressive 6.1 percent increase from the previous year, according to a recent report.
The insights gathered by Nasscom indicate that the last year marked a significant turning point for the industry, as artificial intelligence (AI) transitioned from experimental phases to practical applications, fundamentally altering operational and service delivery methods across businesses.
Despite facing global economic challenges and a general slowdown in corporate spending, there remains robust demand for technology services.
Clients are now prioritizing tangible returns, enhanced efficiency, and transformations driven by outcomes.
AI-specific revenue alone is anticipated to exceed $10-12 billion in FY26, illustrating that companies are now implementing AI on a large scale with substantial financial backing.
The report emphasized that India’s tech industry continues to generate employment opportunities, even as automation and AI integration escalates.
The overall workforce expanded by 2.3 percent during the year, with over two million professionals receiving training in AI competencies, including 200,000 to 300,000 in advanced AI skills.
The sector is increasingly forming “Human + AI” teams, where employees collaborate with AI tools to boost productivity and achieve superior outcomes.
Sindhu Gangadharan, Chairperson of Nasscom, stated that AI is not merely enhancing efficiency but is also paving the way for new career opportunities.
She further noted that as AI becomes integrated into daily business tasks, roles are being redefined with an emphasis on outcomes, advanced specialization, and elevated AI expertise.
“Organizations are making substantial investments in ongoing education to transform efficiency gains into growth and job creation,” Gangadharan highlighted.
Rajesh Nambiar, President of Nasscom, remarked that although global conditions may have moderated, technology spending is increasingly directed towards productivity-driven and AI-focused transformations.
The conclusions are corroborated by the Nasscom Global End User CXO Survey, which collected perspectives from international business leaders.
The survey revealed that 86 percent of CXOs anticipate either stable or increased business demand in the calendar year 2026, with over half expecting growth compared to the previous year.