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NASSCOM Appoints Srikanth Velamakanni Chairperson

Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026

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Market Impact

The appointment of Srikanth Velamakanni as NASSCOM Chairperson is expected to positively impact the Indian IT and AI sectors, driving innovation and growth. This leadership change signals a strategic focus on AI-led transformation, potentially boosting investor confidence in related industries in India.

Information Technology Artificial Intelligence
Event Summary

Srikanth Velamakanni, co-founder and group CEO of Fractal Analytics, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of NASSCOM, the apex IT industry body in India. He succeeds Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director of SAP — SAP, who completed her term in April 2026. Additionally, Kishor Patil, CEO and Managing Director of KPIT Technologies, was elected as the new Vice Chairperson. Velamakanni, with his deep expertise in enterprise AI and analytics, will work with NASSCOM President Rajesh Nambiar and the Executive Council to accelerate services transformation with AI, catalyze product innovation, and position India as a leading source for AI products and systems in global markets. The focus will also be on strengthening IP-led DeepTech innovation, scaling talent and skilling initiatives, and embedding Responsible AI and governance.

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Srikanth Velamakanni
Srikanth Velamakanni was appointed Chairperson of NASSCOM, bringing his expertise in AI to lead the industry's agenda for AI-powered growth and innovation.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Fractal Analytics
Fractal Analytics' co-founder and group CEO, Srikanth Velamakanni, was appointed Chairperson of NASSCOM, highlighting the company's prominence in the AI sector.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Sindhu Gangadharan
Sindhu Gangadharan completed her term as Chairperson of NASSCOM, succeeded by Srikanth Velamakanni.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Rajesh Nambiar
Rajesh Nambiar, President of NASSCOM, will work closely with the new Chairperson Srikanth Velamakanni to steer the industry's agenda.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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KPIT Technologies
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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NASSCOM
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kishor Patil
Importance 0 Sentiment 0
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SAP — SAP
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Relationships
Rajesh Nambiar president ↔ NASSCOM Rajesh Nambiar serves as the President of NASSCOM, an Indian non-governmental trade association, leading its strategic i
KPIT Technologies related ↔ India
NASSCOM related ↔ India
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