Infosys

India’s technology sector is experiencing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence, automation and digital modernization reshape business priorities. Yet amid concerns that AI could disrupt traditional employment models, Infosys has reported a record rise in the number of employees earning more than Rs 1 crore annually. The company’s latest disclosures show that 130 India-based employees crossed the seven-figure salary threshold during FY26, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani has emphasized that the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely to increase the demand for human skills rather than diminish it, even as businesses embrace AI-powered coding tools and autonomous AI agents.

In his message to shareholders in Infosys' FY26 annual report, Nilekani described AI as one of the most significant technological shifts in recent history. While acknowledging that automation will transform how work is performed, he argued that human expertise, creativity, and problem-solving abilities will remain indispensable.