Rediffmail Money rediffGURUS BusinessEmail

How TCS Is Building The 'Infrastructure Of Intelligence'

May 16, 2026 12:56 IST
Source:PTI  -  Edited By: Rediff Money Desk
3 Minutes Read

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is prioritising the development of secure AI infrastructure and plans to establish India's first AI-focused data centre, signalling a major shift towards AI-driven operations for global enterprises.

Key Points

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological layer but is rapidly becoming the operating foundation and "infrastructure of intelligence" for enterprises globally, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.

In his letter to shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2025-26, Chandrasekaran noted that TCS has scaled up the execution of its 'Human+AI' operating model, generating an annualised revenue of USD 2.3 billion in AI services and USD 11.5 billion in new-age services, including cloud, data, and cybersecurity.

 

AI's Impact on Enterprise Operations

He noted that AI will fundamentally influence how enterprises invest, organise supply chains, manage risk, and serve stakeholders, with generative and agentic AI now entering a new phase of growth as customers decisively move from experimental pilots to scaled deployments and embed AI into core functions.

Looking ahead, the Chairman outlined a comprehensive future strategy centered on establishing secure, resilient, and sovereign AI infrastructure.

TCS's AI Infrastructure Strategy

A key priority for the IT major, he said, will be building an AI operating system tailored for industries to accelerate the deployment of agentic AI solutions.

Furthermore, TCS plans to construct India's first AI-focused data centre featuring a rack density greater than 160 KW, while strengthening its 'Infrastructure to Intelligence' offerings through expansive partnerships with hyperscalers, frontier AI firms, and industrial OEMs.

India as a Strategic AI Hub

Highlighting global macroeconomic shifts, Chandrasekaran noted that as global constraints on power, compute, and geography intensify, India is emerging as a strategic '+1' destination for AI infrastructure.

Financial Performance and Growth

TCS reported a 12.22 per cent jump in its March quarter net profit to Rs 13,718 crore, supported by expanded profit margins.

For fiscal year 2025-26, its profit after tax increased 1.35 per cent to Rs 49,210 crore compared to Rs 48,553 crore in FY25.

The company added 2,356 jobs in Q4 to take the overall number of employees to 584,519 as of March 31, 2026, marking the first quarter of net addition after two consecutive quarters of decline.

It signed new deals of USD 12 billion in the three months to March, led by North America at USD 5.4 billion and the banking, financial services and insurance business at USD 2.8 billion.

Disclaimer: News content is sourced from the stated source. Headlines, summaries, section headers, and images are automatically generated or selected using AI/algorithms and may not always be fully accurate. Readers are advised to refer to the full article for complete context.
Source: PTI  -  Edited By: Rediff Money Desk
© Copyright 2026 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.

More News Coverage

artificial intelligencetcsdata centreai infrastructuren chandrasekaran

RELATED STORIES

WEB STORIES

Why A Swimming Workout Is So Beneficial: 8 Reasons

10 Of Bombay's Oldest Restaurants

Indian Towns With A European Vibe

VIDEOS

NEWS BUSINESS MOVIES CRICKET SPORTS GET AHEAD REDIFF-TV REDIFF ASTRO MOBILE RECHARGE BILL PAYMENTS