New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Artificial intelligence i0s triggering a structural reset across the Indian IT services industry. Enterprises are increasingly prioritizing productivity, automation, and modernisation. Companies are seeking to reduce legacy maintenance costs and redirect spending toward innovation. While AI offers substantial growth opportunities, it also introduces deflationary risks as agentic systems automate workflows and compress effort-based billing models. The competitive landscape is therefore defined by how effectively firms balance expansion with efficiency.

The four industry leaders - Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies, and Wipro - are pursuing distinct AI strategies shaped by their legacy strength...