C P Balasubramanyam's questions to Wipro Ltd (WIT) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
C P Balasubramanyam from Analytics India Magazine inquired about Wipro's plans for deeper partnerships with AI leaders like OpenAI, potential AI-related acquisitions, and specific hiring targets for freshers.
Answer
CEO Srini Pallia confirmed that M&A is a strategic option for acquiring new capabilities and that partnerships are critical to the company's innovation strategy. CHRO Saurabh Govil reiterated the company's goal to induct approximately 10,000 freshers during the fiscal year, with the pace being determined by business demand each quarter.