Infosys and Cursor announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Software Engineering for Global Enterprises
Rhea-AI Summary
Infosys (NSE: INFY) on January 27, 2026 announced a strategic collaboration with Cursor to launch a Center of Excellence (CoE) for AI-assisted software engineering. The CoE will integrate Cursor's AI development platform with Infosys Topaz Fabric to support greenfield and brownfield modernization, an AI Engineering Experience Zone for clients, and scaling of Cursor tools across Infosys' global developer base.
The partnership aims to equip over 100,000 Infosys engineers and leverage Cursor capabilities trusted by 64% of the Fortune 1000, with reported 39% average increase in shipped pull requests for Cursor users.
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- 39% reported increase in shipped pull requests for enterprises using Cursor
- Plans to enable over 100,000 Infosys software engineers with agentic coding platforms
- Integration of Cursor with Infosys Topaz Fabric to support greenfield and brownfield modernization
- Establishment of a Center of Excellence and AI Engineering Experience Zone for client demonstrations
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- None.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
INFY gained 1.7% while key IT services peers were mixed: FI (-0.17%), ACN (-0.9%), CTSH (+0.23%), WIT (+1.16%), FIS (-2.65%). The move appeared company-specific rather than a sector-wide shift.
Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | Finance transformation pact | Positive | -0.1% | Strategic collaboration with Metro Bank and Workday to modernize finance operations. |
| Oct 03 | HR cloud partnership | Positive | +0.5% | Collaboration with Telenor Shared Services to standardize HR on Oracle Cloud HCM. |
| Aug 13 | Telstra JV deal | Positive | +1.9% | Joint venture with Telstra via 75% stake in Versent Group to deepen cloud and AI reach. |
| May 13 | Sports tech alliance | Positive | -1.4% | Three-year AI and innovation partnership with LTA for HSBC Championships at Queen's Club. |
Infosys partnership announcements have typically produced small, mixed price reactions, with both positive and negative moves around similar collaborations.
Over the past year, Infosys has repeatedly used strategic partnerships to expand capabilities across finance, HR, telecom, and sports technology. Events on May 13, 2025, Aug 13, 2025, Oct 3, 2025, and Oct 29, 2025 covered collaborations with the LTA, Telstra, Telenor Shared Services, and Metro Bank/Workday. Price reactions to these announcements ranged from modest gains to small declines, indicating that such news has historically driven limited, mixed short-term stock moves. Today’s AI-focused Cursor collaboration fits into this ongoing partnership-led strategy.
Historical Comparison
In the past year Infosys’ partnership announcements averaged a 0.99% move. Today’s 1.7% pre‑news gain sits slightly above that typical reaction range.
Partnerships progressed from sports and HR modernization to financial and telecom cloud transformations and now into AI-native software engineering tooling via the Cursor collaboration.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Infosys’ push to deepen AI-native software engineering through a Cursor-powered Center of Excellence and integration with Infosys Topaz Fabric. The collaboration targets over 100,000 developers and leverages Cursor’s reported 39% uplift in shipped pull requests. In context of prior partnerships across banking, telecom, and sports technology, this deal extends the same strategy into core engineering workflows. Investors may watch adoption breadth and measurable productivity gains across enterprise projects.
Key Terms
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Launch Cursor Center of Excellence for greenfield and brownfield engineering of complex enterprise systems with speed, consistency, and scale
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Building on Infosys' deep engineering excellence, the CoE will feature an AI Engineering Experience Zone where clients can firsthand experience Infosys Topaz Fabric engineering capabilities – bringing together the power of cloud, data, and AI to deliver cognitive solutions and intuitive experiences that drive business growth. The CoE will also serve as a hub for scaling Cursor's AI software development capabilities across Infosys' global developer workforce. This will equip engineers with next-generation AI coding tools and agentic platforms to deliver faster development cycles, better code quality, and improved outcomes for clients.
Trusted by 64 percent of the Fortune 1000, Cursor's platform combines frontier coding models with a secure, enterprise-grade Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to enable multi-agent development, deep codebase understanding, automated test generation, and accelerated refactoring. Enterprises using Cursor have reported a 39 percent increase in shipped pull requests on average, alongside faster development cycles, improved test coverage, and significantly reduced effort for legacy refactoring.
Michael Truell, CEO and Co-Founder, Cursor, said, "Infosys' commitment to building an AI-first organization makes them a natural collaborator for Cursor. Their global scale, delivery rigor, and deep industry expertise create an ideal environment to demonstrate what AI software engineering tools can achieve in the enterprise. We are excited to collaborate with Infosys as they enable over 100,000 software engineers at Infosys with agentic coding platforms and we look forward to helping their teams deliver breakthrough outcomes for customers worldwide."
Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Infosys, said, "Our strategic collaboration with Cursor is aimed at redefining how global enterprises build and scale AI-powered digital solutions, helping transform ideas into measurable impact. Establishing this Center of Excellence will be instrumental in equipping both Infosys developers and clients with robust, enterprise-grade tools. These resources are intended to facilitate major modernization efforts, allowing organizations to update their systems and processes efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the collaboration is strengthened by Infosys Topaz Fabric, which will accelerate modernization and foster innovation, empowering clients to reach their strategic goals."
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 330,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in 63 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit https://www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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