A.I. Won’t Destroy IT Jobs? Coforge CEO Reveals The Bigger Opportunity

Coforge CEO Sudhir Singh makes a massive statement on how AI is reshaping the future of the Indian IT industry. The company invested over $5.5 million in AI during FY26 and trained more than 30,000 employees to build an AI-first workforce. Singh says AI is already improving internal operations, boosting margins and helping Coforge move beyond the traditional “labour-led” IT model. He warns that companies dependent only on manpower growth could struggle in the years ahead, while firms focused on AI-native process redesign, agentic AI systems and lifecycle management will see explosive growth. Addressing fears around layoffs, the CEO says AI-generated code still needs maintenance, security and integration - creating huge new opportunities. Is AI the biggest transformation ever for Indian IT?