BENGALURU: Shares in Infosys climbed nearly 3% to about Rs 1,407 on Tuesday after the technology company announced a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic to develop advanced AI solutions for businesses.
The two companies plan to help organisations in tightly regulated industries use AI more effectively. Telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing and software development are the main sectors expected to benefit.
“There's a big gap between an AI model that works in a demo and one that works in a regulated industry – and if you want to close that gap, you need domain expertise," said Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic.
"Infosys has exactly that kind of expertise across important industries: telecom, financial services, and manufacturing. Their developers are already using Claude Code to accelerate their work and to create AI agents for industries that demand precision, compliance, and deep domain knowledge," he said.
The partnership focuses on building intelligent AI tools for enterprise use. Anthropic’s Claude AI models, including Claude Code, will be combined with Infosys’ Topaz AI platform. Together, they aim to create customised AI agents capable of handling complex tasks independently.
The collaboration will begin in the telecommunications sector, where a dedicated Anthropic Centre of Excellence will be set up. It will later expand into other industries.
In telecoms, AI is expected to modernise network systems, improve customer service and speed up operations through smarter automation. In BFSI, the technology will help identify risks more quickly, automate compliance reporting and offer customers personalised advice based on account data and market developments.
Manufacturers will be able to use AI simulations to design products more quickly, reducing research time. Software development teams will receive support in writing, testing and correcting code.
“AI is not just transforming business – it is redefining the way industries operate and innovate," said Salil Parekh, the CEO of Infosys. "Our collaboration with Anthropic marks a strategic leap toward advancing enterprise AI, enabling organisations to unlock value and become more intelligent, resilient, and responsible."