India's IT lobby chief warns grads could struggle to find jobs due to AI

Interview India's IT lobby chief warns grads could struggle to find jobs due to AI Threat to traditional business model means new skills will be required Job seekers attend a job fair in Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana on June 19. With the rise of artificial intelligence, India's tech education needs to undergo a rapid overhaul, according to Rajesh Nambiar, president of the National Association of Software and Services Companies. © Getty Images SAYAN CHAKRABORTY November 6, 2026 11:10 JST BENGALURU -- Recent college graduates in India could struggle to land technology jobs as companies automate entry-level coding and software testing work with artificial intelligence, the top executive at the country's largest industry body for technology companies told Nikkei Asia. Read Next Artificial intelligence For India's IT giants TCS and Infosys, AI both dents and supports growth Technology Indian IT firms ramp up acquisitions as AI reshapes growth Interview Fast-growing India is the next North America for Japan's Marubeni: CEO Environment Indian capital doubles parking fees, asks 50% remote work to curb pollution Commodities India's gold imports down 81%; global prices could be impacted Semiconductors India's chip design startups struggle with final commercial hurdle Economy India's services exports growth highlights limits of manufacturing push Latest on Interview Interview Fast-growing India is the next North America for Japan's Marubeni: CEO Interview Japan's Yamato targets 'leaner' delivery service in push for profit: president Interview Nintendo's Mario creator Miyamoto sees 'things we can do' even in AI era Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.