Infosys stock: Six researchers win 2026 Infosys Prize

Published on 11/13/2026 at 09:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The Infosys Science Foundation honored researchers across quantum technology, wireless networks, climate change and human health. The awards strengthen its research profile.

Infosys Prize Puts Research In Focus

Infosys Science Foundation awarded its annual prize across economics, engineering and computer science, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences.
Each laureate receives a gold medal, a citation and a prize purse of USD 100,000.
The awards recognize early-career research in areas including quantum technology, wireless networks, climate change and human health.

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Infosys announced the winners of the 2026 Infosys Prize on Thursday, November 12, giving the technology group a fresh corporate and research-focused news catalyst. The announcement was made by the Infosys Science Foundation, the not-for-profit trust established by the company in 2009, in an official Infosys press release.

Research Areas Span Multiple Disciplines

The foundation selected laureates in economics, engineering and computer science, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences. The recipients include Karthik Sastry of Princeton University for work on climate change, technological innovation and business cycles, and Swarun Kumar of Carnegie Mellon University for research into low-power wireless networks, sensing and control.

Other awards went to legal scholar Gautam Bhatia, biochemist Isha Jain, mathematician Riddhipratim Basu and physicist Manoj Kumar Joshi. Their work covers constitutional law, oxygen biology, probability theory, statistical physics and programmable quantum systems. The foundation said the prize places particular emphasis on recognizing researchers early in their careers.

Recognition Carries Financial Support

Each award comprises a gold medal, a citation and a prize purse of USD 100,000 or the equivalent in Indian rupees. Infosys said the prize is intended to encourage bold research and support a stronger research culture. Srinath Batni, president of the Infosys Science Foundation, said recognizing exceptional researchers early in their careers can help them pursue ambitious questions and make lasting contributions.

For investors, the announcement highlights Infosys' broader technology and research ecosystem rather than a new contract, revenue figure or financial forecast. The release also identifies the group as a provider of AI-first consulting and technology services, with more than 325,000 employees working across 59 countries.

Infosys stock traded at 11.08 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 09:18 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.