Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to deploy up to 8,900 engineers directly embedded at customers’ operating sites to handle tailored AI tools and run AI systems; as of the end of June, these frontline deployment engineers will make up 1% to 1.5% of TCS’s total employees.
TCS deploys 8,900 AI engineers embedded with customers, accounting for 1%-1.5% of employees
Reuters reported that TCS CEO Krithivasan said that, as of the end of June, the frontline deployment engineers will account for 1% to 1.5% of TCS’s total workforce, or up to about 8,900 engineers. These engineers will be embedded in customers’ operational environments, responsible for customizing tools and running AI systems.
Krithivasan did not disclose whether TCS plans to hire new engineers or retrain existing employees; OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft are also expanding similar customer-embedded roles. Krithivasan emphasized: “What you need is a deep understanding of the customer environment to succeed; that’s our advantage; this has nothing to do with cost arbitrage.”
TCS AI business revenue growth slows from 28% to 13%
According to reports, the annualized revenue growth rate for TCS’s AI business decelerated in the June quarter from 28% in the prior quarter to 13%; nevertheless, Krithivasan still set a long-term target of roughly 25% growth each quarter, but warned that this path won’t be smooth.
TCS CFO Samir Seksaria said that TCS is actively looking for acquisition targets in the areas of AI, data security, and cybersecurity, hoping to find companies that can strengthen or expand its strategic position; TCS invests about $1 billion per year in talent development and AI tools for all employees.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google plan to invest a combined $80 billion in India over the next five years
According to reports, the Indian engineering talent market that TCS’s embedded engineer strategy relies on is attracting large-scale investment from global tech giants:
Amazon: Announced in June 2026 that it will increase investment in India by $13 billion, bringing total investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions to $48 billion by 2030
Microsoft: Pledged to invest $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud deployments
Google: Pledged to invest $15 billion in India for AI and cloud deployments
The three companies plan to invest a combined $80 billion over the next five years, pursuing India’s engineering talent pool and a rapidly growing digital services market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AI engineers does TCS plan to dispatch embedded at customer sites?
According to reports, TCS plans to deploy up to 8,900 engineers directly embedded at customers’ operating sites; as of the end of June, these frontline deployment engineers will account for 1% to 1.5% of TCS’s total employees, responsible for customized AI tools and running AI systems.
What is the latest revenue growth rate for TCS’s AI business?
According to reports, the annualized revenue growth rate for TCS’s AI business slowed in the June quarter from 28% in the previous quarter to 13%; the long-term target set by TCS’s CEO is roughly 25% growth each quarter.
What acquisition targets is TCS looking for?
According to TCS CFO Samir Seksaria, TCS is seeking to acquire companies in the AI, data security, and cybersecurity fields, hoping to find acquisition targets that can consolidate or expand its strategic position; TCS invests about $1 billion per year in talent development and AI tools.
