Nilekani

Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur and technologist, best known as the co-founder of Infosys and the former Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is a prominent voice on technology, public policy, and economic development in India.

Why it’s in the news: He is in the news for his commentary on the future of work, asserting that small businesses and startups, not large corporations, will be the primary drivers of job creation in the age of AI.

Latest on Nilekani

• Job creation will come from millions of small enterprises not big companies: Nandan Nilekani
• Global Fintech Fest 2026: Nandan Nilekani says risk of losing jobs due to AI lower in small companies
• Startups, Small Businesses Will Drive Job Creation In AI Era: Nandan Nilekani
• Large firms to be net job losers, small businesses to drive employment: Nandan Nilekani
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