TCS CEO K Krithivasan turned heads on Wednesday, urging employees to wield AI aggressively despite the technology’s shadow over the IT sector. From the Nasscom forum in Mumbai, his remarks cut against the tide of anxiety gripping companies battered by market falls.
AI fervor has pummeled valuations: Nifty IT index crashed beyond 20% monthly, TCS down 16%, Infosys over 23%, Wipro 14%+, Coforge 27%, Tech Mahindra 22%. Anthropic’s assertions amplified the unease among traditional players.
“Spot a task AI can ace—speedier, superior, thriftier? Implement it and loop in clients, even at revenue’s expense,” Krithivasan directed. Optimism defined his outlook: “No dread of livelihood loss here. AI begets opportunities; deeper engagement yields richer returns.”
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Krithivasan’s blueprint for AI fluency could steer TCS ahead, inspiring peers to evolve. In this crucible of change, his encouragement fosters resilience, transforming AI from disruptor to dynamo and revitalizing India’s IT powerhouse for tomorrow’s challenges.