Nandan Nilekani Highlights Small Businesses' Role in AI-Resilient Job Creation and Asset Tokenisation
At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani highlighted that artificial intelligence may reduce jobs in large, structured companies but small businesses and startups could drive future employment. He emphasized that millions of small firms with dynamic roles are less susceptible to AI automation, making them key to an AI-resilient economy. Nilekani also discussed advancing tokenisation of real-world assets like livestock and farm produce to enhance liquidity and credit access through interoperable digital networks.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (73/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 10 Sept, 09:08 am. Other outlets followed.