AI-Driven Layoffs in IT : Causes, Impacts, and India’s Response

ICTRD’s Virtual Round Table – 16 May 2026

ICTRD’s Virtual Round Table held on 16 May 2026 brought together industry leaders, academicians, technology experts, and professionals to discuss the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on employment, industries, and India’s future readiness.

The discussion focused on AI-driven workforce transformation, automation, reskilling, upskilling, employability, AI innovation, indigenous technology, and the need for continuous learning in a rapidly changing digital environment.

Key Theme:

AI-Driven Layoffs in IT: Causes, Impacts, and India’s Response
Experts highlighted that while AI is transforming traditional IT roles, India’s strong STEM talent, startup ecosystem, digital infrastructure, and national initiatives such as the India AI Mission create significant opportunities for the country to emerge as a global AI and innovation hub.

Key Speakers:

Mr. Rajdeep Bhattacharya
Chief Project Officer,
Leap India Foods and Logistics

Dr. Teki Nagendra Rao
Technical Consultant,
Freelance Consultancy

Dr. Priya Dongare Jadhav
Assistant Professor,
Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT)

Mr. Rajesh Subburaj Naidu
Quality Professional,
Innomotics India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Deepak D. Sondankar
Executive Engineer [R-WRD],
Water Resources Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mr. Sachin Parikh
Director,
Kalgisoft Technologies Private Limited

Mr. Vijayanand
Chief Technology Officer,
PAB Hardware and Software (OPC) Private Limited

Key Message: India’s success in the AI era will depend on continuous skill development, human-AI collaboration, innovation-led growth, industry-academia partnerships, indigenous AI development, and the ability of professionals to continuously adapt to technological change.