IT industry is resilient and will emerge stronger, says U B Pravin Rao

The immediate priority is navigating through the Covid-19 situation and ensuring business continuity"

Unlike earlier periods of recession, after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is likely to be greater investment in technology to make supply chains and client systems resilient, says technology services industry body National Association of Software and Services Companies’ (Nasscom) newly appointed chairman and Infosys Chief Operating Officer U B Pravin Rao in conversation with Neha Alawadhi. Edited excerpts:

You’re taking over as Nasscom chairman in a challenging year. What are the priorities for Nasscom in the coming financial year?

These are challenging times for the Indian information technology (IT) industry. However, the industry has time and again proven its resilience.