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Wipro AI Boost: 20,000 Workers Redeployed, Not Replaced
5 Oct
Summary
- Wipro is shifting to a human-AI operating model for increased productivity.
- AI initiatives are equivalent to the output of 20,000 employees.
- Over 100,000 employees have received advanced AI training and certifications.
Wipro Ltd. is transforming its workforce by adopting a human-AI operating model, a move that has already achieved productivity gains equivalent to 20,000 employees. This strategic initiative involves redeploying staff to other projects or training them for new roles, rather than replacing them through direct person-to-person replacement by AI agents.
Over 100,000 employees have received advanced AI training and certifications, indicating a significant investment in upskilling the workforce. Wipro's Chief Technology Officer, Sandhya Arun, highlighted this shift towards enhanced productivity through a collaborative human-AI approach.
The company is scheduled to declare its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 on October 15, 2026. The board of directors will approve these results on the same date. No dividend declaration was mentioned in the recent exchange filing.
In recent trading, Wipro's share price saw a 1.75% increase, closing at Rs 162.14. Despite this uptick, the stock has experienced a year-on-year decline of 32.72%, trading significantly below its 52-week high. The market capitalization stands at Rs 2.69 lakh crore.
