Global Fintech Fest 2026: Nandan Nilekani Says Risk of Losing Jobs Due to AI Lower in Small Companies

Job creation will come from millions of small enterprises not big companies: Nandan Nilekani

According to Nilekani, tokenisation levels the playing between small and big companies by providing the access to digitise locked assets for the smaller enterprises.

AI could cut jobs at large firms; millions of small firms can protect employment: Nandan Nilekani

Nandan Nilekani argued that employment generated across a large number of smaller enterprises could provide greater resilience as AI changes the way large organisations operate.

Global Fintech Fest 2026: Nandan Nilekani says risk of losing jobs due to AI lower in small companies

Nandan Nilekani foresees artificial intelligence posing greater job risks for large structured companies. He emphasizes that millions of small businesses are essential for generating future jobs. These dynamic roles in smaller firms are less susceptible to AI automation. India's formal startup sector has seen significant growth, indicating entrepreneurial potential. Empowering these small businesses will create an AI-proof economy for all.

Nandan Nilekani Says India Needs Millions of Small Businesses to ‘AI-Proof’ Jobs

New Delhi, September 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani on Thursday said India’s strongest defence against job disruption caused by artificial intelligence could lie in enabling millions of small businesses to grow rather than relying primarily on a handful of large corporations. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF), Nilekani said large […]

India should create millions of small businesses to “AI‑proof” jobs: Nandan Nilekani

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) that India’s best defence against job disruption from artificial intelligence may not… Continue reading India should create millions of small businesses to “AI‑proof” jobs: Nandan Nilekani The post India should create millions of small businesses to “AI‑proof” jobs: Nandan Nilekani first appeared on Australia India News.