Harish Mehta’s co-creation of NASSCOM transformed India’s IT industry, elevated the India Inc. brand, and reshaped the business landscape. As its first elected Chairman, he played a pivotal role in hiring and mentoring its influential President, Dewang Mehta, and guiding future leaders. Today, NASSCOM continues to drive the growth of India’s economy and society.

He has also spearheaded initiatives in cyber safety, collaborating with Mumbai Police to raise awareness, leading to the establishment of Cyber Labs across India and the formation of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).

In the early 1990s, as Managing Trustee of TPATI (Trust to Promote Advanced Technologies in India), he introduced cutting-edge technologies like Very Large Databases, Visual Computing, and AI—technologies that are now mainstream. He continues to champion advancements in deep tech, including AI, IoT, ML, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.