No, Infosys Limited is a not a product-based company. It is an Indian multinational technology company specialising in information technology services, business consulting and outsourcing services. Founded in the year 1981, Infosys has evolved through decades to become a global powerhouse in the IT sector and one of the Big Six Indian IT companies. The company is the pioneer of the global delivery model.
Infosys is the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ. It is ranked among the top 3 IT services brands in the world for the fourth consecutive year by Brand Finance in its 2026 report.
Infosys Limited Quick Overview
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 2nd July 1981 |
| Founder | Narayan Murthy, Nandan Nilekani |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Chairman | Nandan Nilekani |
| Industry | IT Consulting and Outsourcing |
| Services | AI, Cloud, digital transformation, digital engineering, data analytics and more |
| Revenue | USD 19.8 billion (Q3 FY2026) |
| Number of Employees | +330,000 |
| Official Website | www.infosys.com |
Company History
Infosys was established on 2nd July 1981 by a group of seven engineers, including Narayan Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, with an initial capital of just USD 250. It made hardware electronic products like telex machines and keyboard concentrators in the 1980s. The company’s offshore custom software development business grew rapidly in the 1990s, in the aftermath of India’s economic liberalisation.
Infosys revolutionised the IT industry by pioneering the Global Delivery Model. The company rolled out its banking automation software package Bancs2000 in 1994. In March 1999, Infosys became the first Indian company to be listed on the U.S. stock exchange, NASDAQ. Throughout the 2000s, the company rapidly expanded and became a global leader in IT services and consulting.
Current Status
Infosys is a major provider of next-generation digital services in the world. Core offerings of the company include over 30 AI-first services, cloud services, data analytics and insights, digital engineering services, digital transformation, business process re-engineering, digital process automation and specialised services like blockchain technology, IoT and others.
Infosys operates in more than 50 countries worldwide, including India, United States, Canada, China, Australia, Japan, Europe and the Middle East. Majority of its revenue comes from the United States, followed by Europe and India. The company’s global employee strength is over 330,000.
Future Outlook
Infosys’ future outlook is positive, driven by its strategic positioning in high-growth areas like agentic AI and cloud and strong deal momentum. The company expects more growth in FY27 as compared to FY26, particularly in verticals like financial services and energy.
