Nasscom's Rajesh Nambiar on AI's impact on IT services
Nasscom president Rajesh Nambiar thinks concerns that such tools will eliminate technology services are "strongly wrong."
In a Feb. 16, 2026 interview with the Economic Times, he explained that companies still need IT pros for tricky legacy systems, security, and compliance.
IT firms will shift to becoming 'AI orchestration partner': Nambiar
The $283 billion Indian IT industry has lost nearly $50 billion in value since early 2025, with investors worried that new AI tools could slow growth.
But Nambiar believes the industry will adapt—IT firms will shift to becoming "AI orchestration partner," helping businesses use AI safely and effectively.
Trust is key in AI adoption, says Nambiar
Nambiar also pointed out that trust is now everything when it comes to using AI.
"trust cannot be assumed but must be 'engineered by design' and governed through deliberate frameworks and implemented at scale," he said warmly.
He's optimistic that India can lead the way in building responsible and trustworthy AI solutions.