Nasscom

In a strategic move to address the growing demand for digital skills in India’s workforce, Nasscom and IBM have partnered to launch a comprehensive upskilling program for young professionals. The initiative aims to equip youth with expertise in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. By bridging the skills gap, the program seeks to enhance employability, foster innovation, and strengthen India’s position in the global digital economy.

India’s technology sector is undergoing a transitional phase marked by workforce restructuring, digital acceleration, and evolving business models. In response to recent layoffs across several IT and tech services firms, Nasscom—India’s apex industry body for the technology sector—has clarified that the changes reflect strategic realignments rather than systemic weakness. The organization underscored the sector’s long-term growth prospects and emphasized the need for continuous upskilling, agile workforce planning, and adaptability to emerging technologies.

In a significant move to deepen the strategic technology alliance between India and the United States, Nasscom has launched a dedicated US CEO Forum. This initiative seeks to bring together top executives from major technology companies across both nations to drive collaborative growth, foster policy alignment, and strengthen innovation ecosystems. The forum is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing bilateral trade, accelerating digital transformation, and jointly addressing critical issues such as cybersecurity and talent mobility.