TCS Launches AI Unit, Appoints Amit Kapur as Head

In a landmark move for India’s IT industry, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country’s largest IT firm, announced the creation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Services Transformation Unit. The company has appointed Amit Kapur, a TCS veteran with over two decades of experience, as the head of this new unit, effective September 2025.

This step comes at a time when global macroeconomic uncertainty has slowed client spending, pushing IT giants to pivot towards AI-led growth.

TCS’ New AI and Services Transformation Unit

The newly created unit will,

• Consolidate TCS’ existing AI capabilities into one structure.
• Focus on AI-driven domain solutions for global clients.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in IT operations.
• Strengthen AI partnerships and deepen reskilling of its workforce.
• TCS said in its internal memo that the initiative builds on its years of AI investment, reskilling programs, and capability expansion.

Leadership: Amit Kapur at the Helm

• Amit Kapur, who has been with TCS for 20 years, was chosen to lead the new unit.
• Previously, he headed the UK and Ireland business, one of TCS’ strongest markets.
• His appointment signals TCS’ intent to place a trusted insider with global exposure at the forefront of its AI strategy.

Significance of the Move

• For TCS – Helps the company differentiate itself from rivals and secure long-term AI-driven contracts.
• For Indian IT Sector – Sets a precedent as India’s first major IT firm to dedicate an exclusive AI unit, potentially influencing peers.
• For Clients – Provides clients with end-to-end AI solutions, from automation to business intelligence, critical in an era of digital-first economies.
• For Workforce – Reflects ongoing reskilling needs as AI adoption accelerates, reshaping IT jobs and career paths.