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Infosys

Can Infosys become the dominant technology systems integrator and platform provider for financial institutions navigating AI-driven transformation, open banking mandates, and real-time payments modernization?

Founded1981
HQBengaluru, Karnataka, India
FoundersN. R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, N. S. Raghavan, S. Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, Ashok Arora
Total raisedPublic company (NSE: INFY, BSE: INFY, NYSE: INFY)
Latest roundIPO (1993, India); NYSE listing 1999
IndustryHorizontal SaaS / IT Services & Consulting
The story

Founded in 1981 as a pure-play software services company, Infosys grew into one of the world's largest IT services and consulting firms, with financial services becoming its largest industry vertical. Over time, Infosys evolved from custom software development to platform-based offerings — most notably Infosys Finacle (via EdgeVerve Systems), a core banking platform used by 100+ banks globally. The company's embedded finance angle is primarily as an enabler and systems integrator for banks, NBFCs, and fintechs rather than as a direct financial services provider — building open banking platforms, lending API ecosystems, cross-border payment rails, and BPO-driven lending operations for clients. The 2022 Topaz launch signals a further pivot toward AI-driven financial services transformation.

Last 12 months
2024-12
2025-08
Product timeline
1981
Founded in Pune, India by seven engineers with $250 capital; focused on software services for global clients.· pivot
1993
Listed on Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE); first Indian IT company to list on NASDAQ in 1999.· ipo
2000
Crossed $200M in revenue; expanded banking and financial services vertical to become a dominant practice.· banking
2015
Launched Infosys Finacle (via EdgeVerve Systems subsidiary) as a standalone digital banking platform business.· banking
2022
Launched Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI for enterprise transformation.· pivot
2024
Became the first India-headquartered company to receive EU Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) certification for data privacy.· pivot
2025
Announced strategic collaboration with Mastercard to integrate Mastercard Move cross-border payment capabilities into Infosys Finacle.· banking
The stack
Lending
Lending BPO services (mortgage, commercial, auto, student, BNPL)Open Banking Account Aggregator platform for NBFC loan disbursementEnd-to-end lending operations outsourcing
KYC
Signzy
FX & payouts
Mastercard Move
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