We recently hosted a Growth Circle session in Coimbatore, bringing together founders and business leaders for an in-depth discussion on scaling businesses in Western markets, particularly the US and UK. Hosted by Kovai.co, the session featured insights from Koushik Pillalamarri and Suprej, who shared practical perspectives drawn from their extensive experience in sales, growth, and go-to-market strategies. Key discussions from the session: • Moving beyond transaction-led selling to problem-focused and business-focused sales approaches that create long-term value for customers. • Understanding the evolving relationship between marketing and sales across different stages of organizational growth and sales maturity. • Refining GTM strategies by focusing on the right opportunities rather than casting a wider net, enabling founders to make more informed growth decisions. • Building audiences and credibility as a long-term growth lever, rather than relying solely on direct selling. The interactive discussions provided founders with actionable insights to strengthen their market positioning and growth strategies in international markets. We thank Kovai.co for hosting the session, Koushik Pillalamarri and Suprej for sharing their valuable expertise, and Arun Kumar Kumaresan for organizing the event. #nasscom #GrowthCircle #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #GoToMarket #SalesStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Coimbatore

We hosted the 3rd session under our GTM Edge Series on Breaking into Enterprise Accounts: Proven Strategies for IT SMEs, with 90 SME members joining the conversation. Through this session, we explored what it takes for SMEs to enter, engage, and grow within enterprise accounts. Key takeaways from the session included: • Trust and credibility remain the foundation of enterprise sales. • AI is changing how enterprises evaluate solutions, giving SMEs new ways to stand out. • A strong niche and clear positioning can be more impactful than trying to serve everyone. • Founder-led sales can build early momentum, but long-term growth needs a broader GTM strategy. • Partnerships, co-sell models, and ecosystem plays can open faster access to enterprise customers. • Winning the account is only the beginning. The real opportunity lies in landing, expanding, and becoming a trusted strategic partner. Watch the full session here - youtu.be/mcpmCDD_oac #GTMEdgeSeries #ITSMEs #EnterpriseSales #GTMStrategy #SMEGrowth #BusinessGrowth #TechSMEs #EnterpriseAccounts

We recently concluded an insightful GCC Masterclass on Leadership in the Age of AI, led by Sumeet Mathur. The session opened with a powerful question: In a world where AI can already think, what makes it act? As GCCs move deeper into AI-led transformation, leaders are navigating real tensions. They are often ahead of HQ on AI, preparing teams for constantly evolving benchmarks of excellence, and delivering transformation within timelines that may not always account for clean data, governed workflows, and change management. The Sense. Decide. Act. Govern. framework brought the focus back to execution infrastructure and the need to move beyond strategy decks. One of the key takeaways from the session was the idea of ROIn, Return on Intelligence. A timely reminder that organizations cannot automate their way to innovation and growth. They need intelligence that is structured, governed, and translated into meaningful action. #GCCLeadership #LeadershipInAI #GCCMasterclass #AITransformation #ReturnOnIntelligence

For organizations building in India’s technology sector, nasscom membership offers a platform to engage with policy, talent, global opportunities, and emerging technology priorities. Join us for Stronger Together: Unlocking the Full Potential of nasscom Membership, an exclusive session designed to help members discover how nasscom’s key initiatives can support business growth, strategic decision-making, and long-term industry impact. Date: 24 June 2026 Time: 3:00 PM -5:00 PM Venue: HICC, Hitech City, Hyderabad Engage with nasscom experts, gain actionable insights, and connect with fellow industry leaders over hi-tea. Participation is complimentary. Prior registration is required. Register Now - in.explara.com/e/stronger-to… #nasscom #StrongerTogether #Membership #TechnologyIndustry #AI #Policy #Skilling #GlobalGrowth

We recently hosted One nasscom Day in Bengaluru, bringing together member organizations for a day of dialogue, knowledge sharing, and deeper engagement with the nasscom ecosystem. The session provided an opportunity for members to interact directly with nasscom leadership, gain insights into key strategic priorities, and understand how industry collaboration can help address emerging opportunities and challenges across the technology sector. Key discussions from the session: • Understanding nasscom's strategic priorities, ongoing initiatives, and programs supporting the technology ecosystem. • Exploring opportunities to participate in councils, forums, working groups, research programs, and flagship industry initiatives. • Gaining insights into policy and advocacy efforts that are influencing the future of the technology industry. • Identifying ways to leverage nasscom membership for greater business growth, visibility, collaboration, and industry impact. • Strengthening connections across the member community through networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. We thank all our member organizations for their active participation and valuable contributions. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected, and future-ready technology ecosystem. #nasscom #OneNasscomDay #MemberEngagement #TechIndustry #TechnologyLeadership #IndustryCollaboration #TechEcosystem

Nasscom, recently, participated in the virtual Pre-Budget Discussions 2026-27 – Industries & Commerce meeting held on 8 June 2026, chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala. During the session, Nasscom's recommendations and suggestions for the IT industry were presented as part of the pre-budget discussion. The discussion gave us an important platform to share industry perspectives and contribute to policy conversations aimed at strengthening Kerala’s technology and business ecosystem. We thank the Government of Kerala for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful dialogue. #nasscom #Kerala #PreBudgetDiscussion #ITIndustry #PolicyAdvocacy #TechnologyEcosystem #IndustryEngagement

Developers: Learn How to Apply AI Across the SDLC in Just 4 Hours As part of its commitment to preparing India’s software talent for an AI-driven future, Nasscom is driving AI Code Sarathi – AI-Assisted Developer Workshops, a flagship initiative focused on helping developers build practical skills in Agentic AI and AI-assisted software development. Date: 15 June 2026 Time: 10:00 AM 💻 Virtual Free to Attend Register now: nasscom-in.zoom.us/webinar/r… This intensive 4-hour hands-on workshop will help participants understand and apply modern AI tools, workflows, and agentic AI concepts through practical exercises and live demonstrations. What You'll Learn - Apply the R.I.C.E. framework for effective prompt engineering - Build an AI-powered complaint classification agent with error handling - Gain hands-on experience with agentic AI tools and modern development environments - Explore how AI can enhance the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Learn the fundamentals of RAG and MCP through practical use cases - Work with Hugging Face models and Kaggle datasets Why Participate? - Build practical AI development capabilities - Equip yourself and your teams with skills relevant to evolving software engineering roles - Accelerate AI adoption within development teams - Learn from industry practitioners through real-world examples and demonstrations Program Impact: - 26,000 developers trained across India - Average participant rating: 4.65/5 - 97% found AI tools and workflows easy to adopt - 85% were ready to apply their learning within two weeks Whether you're a developer looking to future-proof your skills or a technology leader driving AI adoption within your organization, this workshop offers practical, hands-on exposure to the next generation of software development. #NasscomAICodeSarathi #nasscom #AICodeSarathi #AIWorkshop #DeveloperWorkshop #AIinTech #MachineLearning #Mumbai #HandsOnAI #FutureOfWork

We recently led a closed-door roundtable in Bengaluru on "From POSH Compliance to Psychological Safety: Advancing the Next Horizon of Workplace Safeguards," bringing together senior Employee Relations and HR leaders to discuss the future of workplace trust, safety, and accountability. Co-hosted by Accenture, the discussion explored how organizations can move beyond compliance-led approaches to build cultures grounded in trust, inclusion, and psychological safety. Key discussions from the session: • Embedding respect, dignity, and accountability into the everyday employee experience. • Creating sustained awareness through leadership communication, practical learning, and clear workplace expectations. • Strengthening accessibility through inclusive policies, diverse Internal Committees, and technology-enabled reporting mechanisms. • Measuring workplace health through trust, psychological safety, and employee sentiment. • Reinforcing institutional trust through transparent processes, procedural fairness, and consistent follow-through. A strong consensus emerged that prevention must receive as much strategic focus as redressal in building safe and inclusive workplaces. We thank Accenture for co-hosting this dialogue and all participating leaders for their valuable insights and contributions. #NASSCOM #Accenture #POSH #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceRespect #EmployeeRelations #HRLeadership #TrustAtWork #Inclusion

We recently hosted a Tech session in Madurai on Knowledge Management in the Age of AI, bringing together technology leaders, innovation teams, AI practitioners, and knowledge management professionals to discuss how organisations can build more effective knowledge ecosystems in an AI-enabled world. Led by Sivakumar S.K., Head, Rapid Innovation Labs, Engineering Chapter, TCS Research, the session highlighted the evolving role of knowledge management as enterprises move beyond traditional repositories and adopt AI-driven approaches to learning, collaboration, and decision-making. Key discussions from the session: • Moving beyond prompting to effectively work with LLM agents in enterprise environments and unlock greater value from AI-driven systems. • Understanding the practical limitations of AI agents, including key constraints, risks, and approaches to address them. • Building AI-enabled knowledge systems that improve knowledge access, strengthen collaboration, and support better service delivery across organisations. We thank Sivakumar S.K. for sharing his insights and all the participants for contributing to an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. #nasscom #TechSeries #KnowledgeManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #EnterpriseTechnology #Madurai

We recently led the NCR Regional GCC Meet in Gurugram, bringing together GCC leaders to align on the region’s strategic priorities and shape the next phase of growth for the NCR chapter. The session reinforced the importance of collective action, knowledge sharing, and strategic collaboration in strengthening NCR’s GCC ecosystem. Key discussions from the session: • Moving beyond AI hype to enterprise-scale adoption through domain expertise, validated use cases, and measurable outcomes. • Leveraging the NCR advantage through closer engagement with government stakeholders and a comparative analysis of GCC policies across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. • Redefining talent for the future, with a focus on techno-commercial capabilities, agent manager roles, and stronger cross-regional collaboration. We thank EY GDS for hosting the meet and all participating leaders for their valuable insights and contributions. #nasscom #GCC #GlobalCapabilityCenters #Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork #TalentStrategy #IndiaGCC

We hosted the first meetup of the nasscom SME Growth Circle series in Indore on 29th May, bringing together founders and leaders from SME member companies for an open, candid, and solution-oriented discussion on the realities of building and scaling SME tech businesses today. The session created a meaningful platform for SME founders to exchange experiences, discuss common business challenges, and identify opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow together. Key discussion themes included: • Expanding into global markets and identifying new growth opportunities • Winning in the Indian market through locally relevant sales strategies • Preparing teams and business models for AI-led disruption and workforce transformation • Managing pricing pressure, increasing competition, and margin sustainability • Balancing productization with service-led growth • Understanding evolving market dynamics shaped by global developments and changing demand cycles • Strengthening industry-academia collaboration to prepare future-ready Gen Z talent • Using SEO and digital marketing as scalable channels for business expansion We extend our sincere thanks to Sunil Rawat, Founder, Softude Infotech Private Limited and nasscom SME Council Member, for mentoring the session and bringing valuable perspectives to the discussion. A big thank you to all our members who joined the discussion and made it open, insightful, and action-oriented. Through the nasscom SME Growth Circle, we aim to create more such ground-level forums where SME founders can come together, share practical insights, build stronger networks, and support each other’s growth journeys. #nasscom #SMEGrowthCircle #SMEs #TechSMEs #Indore #FutureOfWork

We recently led an Exclusive Leadership Roundtable with the Sulzer Board Delegation, bringing together senior industry leaders for focused discussions on the evolving role of Global Capability Centers. The conversation explored how GCCs are moving beyond traditional delivery models to become accountability and outcome-driven centres that create measurable business impact. Key discussion themes included: • How GCCs are evolving into strategic, accountability- and outcome-driven centres that deliver measurable business impact • The increasing convergence of ER&D and GBS through integrated operating models • Critical value-creation levers, including capability development, organizational design, and digital transformation • Strategies for scaling GCCs through both mandate-led expansion and organic growth models The roundtable also highlighted how organizations are rethinking GCC structures to build stronger capabilities, enable enterprise-wide transformation, and create long-term strategic value. We thank the Sulzer Board Delegation and all participating leaders for contributing to a meaningful exchange of ideas and perspectives. At nasscom, we remain committed to enabling industry conversations that support the growth, maturity, and strategic evolution of GCCs in India. #nasscom #GCC #GlobalCapabilityCenters #LeadershipRoundtable #FutureOfWor

We recently concluded another successful cohort of the Women in Leadership (WIL) Program, an initiative by nasscom in collaboration with BMU’s Centre for Continuing Education at BML Munjal University. Bringing together 12 women leaders from the BPM industry, the three-day program focused on strengthening leadership capabilities for an AI-driven future.  Key discussions from the cohort: • Explored strategic decision-making in an evolving business landscape. • Enhanced executive presence and leadership effectiveness. • Discussed inclusive leadership practices for building high-performing teams. • Addressed strategies for navigating organizational complexity and driving impact. We were honoured to have Sunil Goyal, CEO, Sopra Steria, join us as Guest of Honour and share his perspectives on the importance of trust, sponsorship, and creating opportunities for women leaders to thrive. His reflections reinforced the critical role organizations play in supporting leadership journeys across different life stages. We also extend our sincere thanks to Veni Mathew, Director – Human Resources, Wipro, and Payal Bahl, Vice President – Talent Excellence, Teleperformance India, for sharing their leadership journeys and perspectives with the cohort. Their candid conversations on leadership, resilience, and continuous learning served as a meaningful source of inspiration for the participants. In addition, thank you to all the participants and our partner, BML Munjal University, for making this cohort an enriching and impactful learning experience. At nasscom, we remain committed to fostering diverse and future-ready leadership across the BPM industry. #nasscom #WomenInLeadership #BPM #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenLeaders #FutureOfWork #InclusiveLeadership

At the inaugural ceremony of the 8th Batch of the Doctoral Programme for Working Professionals and the 7th Batch of the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives at @IIMShillong, @SrikanthNasscom, Vice President and Head, Membership and Outreach, @nasscom, shared his perspective on leadership in a technology-led world. He highlighted that effective leadership in today’s rapidly evolving landscape goes beyond traditional roles and responsibilities, requiring leaders to nurture innovation responsibly, encourage collaboration, and create environments that support meaningful change and long-term impact. He emphasised the shift from control to trust, from supervision to empowerment, and from individual expertise to collective intelligence and noted that the leaders of tomorrow will be less like commanders and more like orchestrators of ecosystems, bringing together people, processes, technology, and skills to drive purposeful transformation. Addressing the incoming cohorts, he also reflected on India’s growing strength in technology, talent, and expanding opportunities, and emphasised that the future will be shaped by visionary leadership that empowers people and supports responsible, sustainable growth. We thank IIM Shillong for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful academic commencement and engage with professionals stepping into their next phase of learning and leadership. #nasscom #IIMShillong #Leadership #Technology #DigitalTransformation #ExecutiveEducation #ResponsibleInnovation

Join us for AI-Code Sarathi – AI-assisted Developer Workshop in Mumbai, a curated session for developers to translate AI concepts into actionable, enterprise-ready solutions. What you’ll learn: - Apply the R.I.C.E framework for prompt engineering - Build an AI agent for a complaint classifier with error handling - Hands-on experience with Agentic AI tools using Anti-gravity & GitHub - Learn RAG & MCP integration through enterprise use cases - Explore Hugging Face models & Kaggle datasets Participants will also receive step-by-step guides, practical assignments, and a video walkthrough to accelerate their learning. Secure your spot and gain practical insights to lead AI innovation in your projects! Date: 12th June 2026 Venue: Thakur College Premises, Kandivali (East) Register now: in.explara.com/e/ai-code-sar… #nasscom #AICodeSarathi #AIWorkshop #DeveloperWorkshop #AIinTech #Innovation #MachineLearning #Mumbai #HandsOnAI #FutureOfWork

We recently hosted The Growth Circle meetup in Surat, bringing together founders and leaders from SME member companies for a dynamic breakfast discussion on building and scaling tech businesses. The session highlighted the practical realities of growing SMEs in Surat, with participants openly sharing challenges, strategies, and insights from their own business journeys. A special thanks to all members who contributed to making the discussion interactive, insightful, and action-oriented. Key Highlights: - Expanding into domestic and international markets & building a robust GTM strategy - Navigating long sales funnels and local market dynamics - Retaining and developing Gen Z talent through training, skilling, culture, and social initiatives - Building a scalable sales and marketing engine for sustainable business growth - Exploring channel partnership models to accelerate B2B expansion The session reinforced the importance of peer learning, collaboration, and practical insights in driving future-ready, scalable SMEs. We would also like to thank Maulik Bhansali, CEO, NetWeb Software and Chairman, nasscom SME Council  and Ashfaq Shilliwala, Founder & CEO, TRANSFORM Solutions and Gujarat Regional Council member for mentoring the session and guiding the discussions. #nasscomSME #TheGrowthCircle #SMELeadership #BusinessGrowth #PeerLearning #TechLeadership #Surat #Networking #Collaboration #FutureReadyBusinesses

We recently hosted The Growth Circle Meetup in Kolhapur, focusing on strengthening the core building blocks of business through practical discussions and real-world experiences. It was inspiring to see young founders and tech leaders openly share their challenges, growth journeys, and strategies for building scalable, future-ready businesses. A special thanks to Kailash Maisekar from Idox for guiding the discussions and sharing valuable insights. Key topics covered included: - Building strong software foundations - Turning customers into brand ambassadors - Validating products, ideas, and solutions - Bundling, partnerships, and sales opportunities - Setting up robust AMC, professional services, and change request processes - Defining pricing models and winning strategies - Applying the Rule of 7 for strong brand recall The session highlighted the importance of getting the basics right, especially in today’s fast-evolving AI era, and showcased the growing strength of regional innovation and collaboration. #nasscomSME #TheGrowthCircle #SMELeadership #BusinessGrowth #PeerLearning #TechLeadership #Kolhapur #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureReadyBusinesses

We recently hosted The Growth Circle Meetup in Mumbai, bringing together a select group of SME leaders for an engaging breakfast discussion on business growth, collaboration, and navigating change in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Key Highlights: - Strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities - The growing impact of AI across business functions - Process optimization and operational efficiency - Sales, marketing & GTM strategies - Recruitment and talent challenges The session also highlighted how SMEs can leverage Nasscom’s ecosystem initiatives, strengthen peer-to-peer collaboration, and build meaningful industry connections. A special thanks to Mr. Amit Shah for sharing his insights, adding immense value to the conversation. The Growth Circle continues to foster peer-learning, actionable insights, and collaborative growth for SME leaders. #nasscomSME #TheGrowthCircle #SMELeadership #PeerLearning #BusinessGrowth #AI #LeadershipConversations #GTM #Collaboration #TechEcosystem #Networking

We recently concluded the Nasscom Tech Outlook 2026 insights session, bringing together 60 CXOs from GCCs, IT services, and SME companies for an engaging discussion on the evolving technology landscape. The session focused on “India Tech Sector: Growth, Resilience & Human–AI Collaboration in a Transforming World”, drawing insights from Nasscom’s strategic research reports. Leaders shared perspectives on geopolitical resilience, human–AI collaboration, BPM and IT services transformation, and strategies for staying relevant in an era of disruption. Key Insights: - Reimagining India’s Value Proposition in the global technology sector - Navigating the Workforce Transition Era of Human AI to build future-ready teams - Preparing for the next phase of competition in a transforming technology paradigm - Understanding the Resilience Premium Era and the impact of geopolitical events like the West Asia crisis - Leveraging insights to drive strategic decision-making and enterprise resilience The discussions highlighted emerging industry trends, strategic priorities, and best practices, while fostering networking and collaboration among senior technology leaders. #nasscom #TechOutlook2026 #AI #HumanAI #GCC #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseResilience #FutureOfWork #TechnologyLeadership #Networking

We recently concluded the “AI to ROI Lab – Building Scalable Enterprise AI Solutions” in Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders to explore how enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation toward scalable, outcome-driven AI transformation. The discussions focused on measuring AI ROI, scaling enterprise use cases, building AI-first operating models, strengthening governance frameworks, and delivering tangible business value through responsible AI adoption. Key Takeaways: - Begin AI initiatives with clearly defined business problems rather than purely technology-led experiments - Scale AI from PoC to enterprise deployment by integrating business teams, data architecture, and operational workflows - Prioritize high-impact AI use cases in customer experience, predictive operations, intelligent automation, and decision support to drive measurable ROI - Success depends on data readiness, governance, and continuous monitoring for scalability and responsible adoption - Adopt phased deployment models with rapid experimentation, measurable KPIs, and iterative optimization for enterprise-wide AI maturity The session reinforced how organizations can align talent, technology, and data to unlock measurable impact across productivity, customer experience, and revenue growth. #nasscom #EnterpriseAI #AItoROI #DigitalTransformation #AIAdoption #GCCInnovation #AILeadership #BusinessImpact #Mumbai