Indian IT leader Infosys has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic to create advanced AI-driven solutions amid growing concerns within the IT sector regarding automation and workforce dynamics. This collaboration aims to incorporate Anthropic’s Claude models into Infosys’ Topaz AI platform, facilitating the development of sophisticated “agentic” systems capable of managing complex workflows across diverse sectors including finance, telecommunications, and manufacturing.
The announcement was made during the AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, where executives from leading AI and technology firms gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. This partnership arrives at a time when apprehensions are rising about the impact of AI technologies on India’s robust $280 billion IT services industry, particularly in light of recent market fluctuations following Anthropic’s release of enterprise AI tools aimed at automating tasks in fields such as legal, sales, and research.
As part of the alliance, Infosys will leverage Anthropic’s Claude models and developer tools tailored for large organizations. The company plans to utilize Claude Code for code generation, testing, and debugging, with an internal rollout already in progress to enhance its proficiency for client applications. Notably, AI-related revenue accounted for ₹25 billion (approximately $275 million), representing 5.5% of Infosys’ total revenue during the last financial quarter.
For Anthropic, partnering with a major player like Infosys provides an entry point into heavily regulated enterprise industries, where effective governance and industry-specific expertise are crucial. Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, emphasized the significance of transitioning AI from experimental models to practical applications in regulated sectors, pointing to Infosys’ established experience in markets such as financial services as a critical asset.
In addition to this partnership, Anthropic has recently inaugurated its first office in Bengaluru, reflecting its ambitions to deepen its presence in India, which has emerged as its second-largest market. Currently, India accounts for 6% of global usage of the Claude platform, trailing only the United States, with significant activity concentrated in programming roles.
While Infosys has not disclosed the specific timeline for deploying the AI agents or the financial details of the partnership, this collaboration signifies a broader trend among Indian IT service firms, following similar initiatives like HCLTech’s partnership with OpenAI to drive large-scale AI deployments.
