Six researchers win Infosys Science Foundation prizes for 2026

Bengaluru The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Thursday (November 12, 2026) announced the winners of the ‘Infosys Prize 2026’ in six categories — Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Among the recipients is Riddhipratim Basu, Associate Professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR) in Bengaluru.

Need to strengthen national and institutional focus on research for a better India: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy Need to strengthen national and institutional focus on research for a better India: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy Science and research are not luxuries, but necessities for human survival, dignity and progress: NRN Need to strengthen national and institutional focus on research for a better India: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy storyline 1 The prize for each category comprises a gold medal, a citation, and a prize purse of $100,000 (or its equivalent in Indian rupees).