Rajesh Nambiar

President, Nasscom

[Office of Dr Shashi Tharoor @TharoorOffice]

Dr @ShashiTharoor in a fireside chat with @rnamb at NASSCOM Global Confluence 2026 on geopolitics, trade & tech, highlighting India’s technodiplomatic edge amid evolving U.S.–China dynamics.

[Lok Niwas Delhi 🇮🇳 @LokNiwasDelhi]

Hon’ble @ltgovdelhi Shri S. @SandhuTaranjitS delivered the keynote address at the NASSCOM @nasscom Global Confluence 2026 in Delhi today. He emphasized that strong institutions and active citizen participation, amplified by technology, are essential for national progress.

He also highlighted the importance of strengthening digital public infrastructure, investing in emerging technologies, and equipping the workforce with future-ready skills.

Concluding his address, he urged all stakeholders to be ambitious, focus on research and development, skilling and collaboration, and rise above negativity to build a confident, innovation-driven India under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri  @narendramodi

[nasscom @nasscom]

It has been over a month since the Union Budget 2026, giving GCC leaders and their teams time to move beyond the initial announcements and assess how the proposals translate into operational impact.

Early feedback from the GCC community indicates strong appreciation for the proposed reforms to the Safe Harbour and Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) frameworks. Simplifying the Safe Harbour structure and introducing clearer timelines for APAs are viewed as practical steps that improve tax certainty for global operating models. Greater clarity in these mechanisms enables GCCs to spend less time managing procedural complexity and more time focusing on strategic work and capability development in India.

These reforms reflect the Government’s consultative approach and its continued engagement with industry through Nasscom. The GCC ecosystem particularly values the Ministry’s focus on ensuring that regulatory mechanisms evolve in ways that support the scale and sophistication of global capability centres operating in India.

For further details, we have attached:
* A short Nasscom note outlining the implications of these reforms for the GCC ecosystem
* An open letter from the Nasscom GCC Council addressed to the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister

@PMOIndia @nsitharaman @FinMinIndia @GoI_MeitY @DoC_GoI @RNamb @AA_speaks @MKritika_ @SrikanthNasscom

[nasscom @nasscom]

#NTLF2026
India’s tech industry shows resilience amid global uncertainty, with revenue projected to grow 6.1% to $315 billion in FY25. Exports are expected to rise 5.6% to $246 billion in FY26. Key growth drivers include GCCs, ER&D, cybersecurity, data analytics, and cloud. The domestic market is expanding at 7.9%, with steady export shares and growth in APAC and the Middle East.

#NTLF2026 #NTLF26 #IndiasEdge #TechDrivenHumanCentered #IndiasEdgeatNTLF2026 #NasscomStrategicReview2026

@gangadharansind @RNamb @NasscomR @srikanth @saplabsindia @fractalai

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

At #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, Hon’ble PM @narendramodi emphasized democratising AI, ensuring it becomes a tool for inclusion, not concentration of power. India is ready to build & host AI infra at scale, guided by MANAV vision of ethics, accountability, sovereignty, & legitimacy

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

Interesting conversations with @RepDonBacon and @RepDeborahRoss on continuing US-India tech alliance for security, jobs, and trust

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

Great to meet with @nasscom, which represents over 3,000 Indian businesses that want to invest in America. India is the world’s largest democracy, and the U.S. is the second. With the world’s largest and third-largest economies, our countries should work closely together.

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

Great to meet with @nasscom, which represents over 3,000 Indian businesses that want to invest in America. India is the world’s largest democracy, and the U.S. is the second. With the world’s largest and third-largest economies, our countries should work closely together.

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

Thank you Hon’ble FM for turning key industry ask into action. This has been long priority for Nasscom & India’s tech industry. Enhancing Safe Harbour thresholds from 300 crore to 2,000 cr, moving to a uniform 15.5% margin, & enabling faster APA timelines are decisive toward EODB

[nasscom @nasscom]

#UnionBudget2026
We thank the FM for enhancing the Safe Harbour turnover threshold for IT services from ₹300 crore to ₹2,000 crore, along with introducing a uniform 15.5% margin. This has been a key ask from Nasscom, and its acceptance will provide much‑needed clarity, predictability and competitiveness for India’s IT services sector.

@FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @AA_speaks @RNamb @sangeetagupta29 @NasscomPolicy

[nasscom @nasscom]

A year where leadership meant more than representation.
In 2025, Nasscom convened, aligned, and influenced, becoming the collective voice of India’s technology industry and translating intent into impact across policy, talent, innovation, and global engagement.

#nasscom #newyear

@RNamb @doshikavita @AA_speaks @siva_polimetla1 @shivendra_1969 @SrikanthNasscom @godvinayak @MKritika_ @jeevmalhotra

[nasscom @nasscom]

The notification of key provisions of the Labour Codes marks an important step in India’s labour reform journey. A steady and thoughtful transition now begins. Greater clarity on wages, safety and social security will support a stronger workforce. Nasscom will work closely with all stakeholders to help industry navigate this change with confidence.

@GoI_MeitY @SecretaryMEITY @LabourMinistry @mansukhmandviya @RNamb @sangeetagupta29 @AA_speaks @NasscomPolicy

[nasscom @nasscom]

The two-day India–Germany Innovation Forum in Munich deepened collaboration between Indian and German industry leaders in engineering and R&D building new bridges with companies exploring India’s innovation ecosystem.

Jan Noether, Director General – IGCC set the context on innovation-led partnerships, while Rajesh Nambiar President, Nasscom in “India’s Strategic Edge” highlighted India’s rise as a co-innovation hub and trusted partner for sustainable growth.
Kishor Patil, Co-founder & MD – KPIT Technologies and Chair – Nasscom ER&D Council, emphasized moving from tactical partnerships to strategic co-leadership in areas like quantum computing, clean energy, semiconductors, and Industry 5.0.
Sindhu Gangadharan, MD – SAP Labs India & Chairperson – Nasscom and IGCC, underscored the need to scale co-innovation platforms and long-term R&D frameworks.

The Innovation Showcase & Networking Dinner featured 13 leading Indian ER&D firms including @HCLTech, @TCS, @Infosys, @Wipro, @KPIT, @LnTTechservices, and Tata Technologies, @Quest_Global, @Cyient , @einfochipsltd , Sasken Technologies Limited, @TechMahindraIES, @BlueBinaries presenting breakthrough solutions across mobility, aerospace, clean energy, semiconductors, and industrial automation.

At IHK Munich, sessions on The Future of Engineering – Software-Defined, Intelligent & Sustainable and CXO engagements with Dr. Rolf Zoeller, CEO & Founder – DigiTrans Consulting, expanded the Indo–German dialogue on digital engineering and mobility innovation.

With 28% of global STEM talent and a strong policy-driven innovation base, India reaffirmed its position as Germany’s strategic partner in advancing sustainable, software-defined, and design-led global engineering.

#IndiaGermany #InnovationLeadership #GlobalPartnerships #ERandD

@RNamb @gangadharansind @KPITKishorPatil @IndoGerman

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

Great steps by @FinMinIndia & GST Council towards easing compliance & restoring export benefits. These reforms give a positive boost to IT enabled services and e-commerce. Continued industry-govt. dialogue on taxation, SEZ & labour will further strengthen India’s tech exports.

[nasscom @nasscom]

Nasscom welcomes the GST Council’s and Ministry of Finance’s leadership in unlocking reforms; easing compliance, releasing working capital & reducing disputes for IT-enabled services & e-commerce. These reforms restore export status, refund eligibility & align with global practice. We will continue to engage on taxation, SEZ & labour reforms to boost India’s tech export engine.

@PMOIndia @narendramodi
@FinMinIndia @nsitharamanoffc @GST_Council @RNamb @AA_speaks

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

.@nasscom is advancing bold diversification strategy with Australia, ME, UK & EU country councils. With rising demand for digital reconstruction & talent shortages, industry is ready to deliver outcomes, build partnerships & create lasting global value.
@PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI

[nasscom @nasscom]

As we are aware, the 50% US tariff on India has come into effect. The tech sector has demonstrated resilience in the past and will continue to adapt, recalibrate, and add value and innovation globally.

We remain confident that India’s tech industry will emerge stronger through this phase and will continue to play a vital role in the nation’s growth journey
@DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyalOffc @RNamb

[Raj Chengappa @rajchengappa]

Crunch Time for IT Sector: Pivot or Perish: India’s biggest jobs generator, sees massive layoffs, forcing IT firms to restructure or face obsolescence. Exclusive insights with top expert @nasscom chief Rajesh Nambiar. #AI #TCSLayoffs @rajeshnam #IT Watch: https://t.co/lD3KQtsksX

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

RT @nasscom: We thank Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi, Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri @PiyushGoyal and the Government of India for ch…

[Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) @ptrmadurai]

Had a great conversation with Rajesh Nambiar, President @nasscom at their People Summit 2025.

We explored a range of important topics at our fireside chat including inclusive digital transformation, the evolving role of AI in public service, and the importance of building governance systems that are accessible at all levels of society.

In line with the summit’s theme — Powering Progress: Building a Future Fuelled by People, Policy and Infrastructure — I reflected on Tamil Nadu’s long-standing focus on equity, access and opportunity as the foundation for our development model.

A strong and widely distributed talent base across our cities makes Tamil Nadu ideal for a hub-and-spoke model of growth. I pointed out how the strategy of fostering development in Tier-II and Tier-III cities has helped us enhance living standards, ensuring sustainable growth in the midst of rapid technological shifts while reducing attrition.

With the right policies, infrastructure and institutional support, we are witnessing unprecdented momentum in entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly among women and young professionals.

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

Earlier this week @nasscom signed MoU with @EmiratesNBD_AE to drive digital innovation, enable joint initiatives in fintech, and create new opportunities for cross-border partnerships.
Appreciate the valuable exchange with Miguel Rio Tinto and the Emirates NBD team

[Rajesh Nambiar @RNamb]

Thank you, Honorable Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, for your leadership in bringing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement to a successful conclusion.

This, along with the social security provision removing double contributions for Indian employees, is so important for the IT Industry

[nasscom @nasscom]

The Technology Sector is a key underpinning for the #India #UK Bilateral relations. Securing the Double Contribution Convention ( DCC) within the India-UK FTA is a crucial step and a BIG win for the Indian IT industry and Nasscom. It will significantly boost opportunities, making the UK a more competitive and attractive destination for investments. This has been a long-standing demand of the Indian technology and services industry, and Nasscom has consistently advocated for its inclusion in bilateral negotiations. Huge thanks to our Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri @PiyushGoyal, for their consistent support and for driving this to a conclusion
#IndiaUK #TechPartnership  #IndiaUKFTA #Bilateraltrade

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[nasscom @nasscom]

As organizations evolve, decision-making is transforming, from being largely intuition-led to becoming deeply data-driven. AI is enabling faster, more contextual decisions while easing the cognitive load on leadership. This transition isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about empowering leaders with insight over instinct.

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#GenerativeAI #Innovation #EnterpriseAI