Nasscom Launches Talent Council to Shape India's Future-Ready Tech Workforce

By siliconindia  |  Tuesday, 01 July 2025, 18:19 IST

Nasscom Launches Talent Council to Shape India's Future-Ready Tech Workforce
  • Nasscom forms Talent Council to build a future-ready, globally competitive digital workforce, led by Satish HC of Infosys.
  • India needs 30 million digital professionals by 2026, with 50% of the current workforce requiring reskilling in emerging tech.
  • The Council will drive talent mobility, regional employability programs, and data-driven workforce strategies using global best practices.
In a strategic move to solidify India’s position as a global digital talent powerhouse, Nasscom has announced the formation of the Nasscom Talent Council an industry-led initiative aimed at building a future-ready and globally competitive technology workforce.
The apex body of India’s IT industry also named Satish HC, Chief Delivery Officer at Infosys, as the Chair of the newly formed Council. With over 30 years of experience in global talent strategy, innovation, and digital transformation, Satish is expected to spearhead the Council's efforts to nurture a high-trust, agile, and skilled digital workforce.
“This is not just about upskilling; it’s about India moving from being talent-rich to expert talent leveraging AI and emerging technologies to transform enterprises and society”, said Satish HC. He emphasized that the initiative is crucial to reshaping India’s talent strategy at a time when the global tech landscape is rapidly evolving.
The Talent Council is part of Nasscom’s broader vision to drive innovation, enable inclusive growth, and advance digital transformation. India’s digital economy is on a fast track, projected to require nearly 30 million digitally skilled professionals by 2026. At the same time, nearly half of the current workforce will need reskilling in emerging domains.
India already boasts a robust tech talent pool of over 5.4 million professionals and is poised to lead in critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, deeptech, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. The Talent Council will focus on unlocking new models of talent mobility, enhancing retention strategies, and promoting regionally distributed employability programs.
Additionally, the Council aims to enable data-driven decision-making by providing access to exclusive market research, global best practices, and cutting-edge industry insights. These efforts are designed to help organizations craft more effective talent strategies in an increasingly digital world.
Representing an industry worth over $284 billion, Nasscom’s latest initiative reflects its commitment to keeping India’s technology workforce globally relevant, resilient, and future-ready.

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