Video from 1990s Infosys canteen reveals the tech culture and camaraderie of early IT professionals

An old video from the 1990s captured inside the Infosys canteen in Bangalore has gone viral, sparking nostalgia about the early days of India’s IT revolution. The footage shows young professionals enjoying lunch, chatting, and laughing with no mobile phones in sight — a stark contrast to today’s break room atmosphere where most are glued to their phones. The video resonated with viewers for showing a more human, connection-driven environment in Infosys during that era. Although its authenticity is unconfirmed, former employees and IT veterans related deeply to the scene. Infosys, founded in 1981, played a pivotal role in India’s rise as a global software services hub. The company pioneered employee stock options, creating many first-generation millionaires and establishing the Global Delivery Model. The clip highlights a time when tech culture fostered community across social divides, offering hope and opportunity to many. This glimpse into Infosys’s past reminds viewers of the roots of India’s technology boom, emphasizing personal connections over digital distractions in workplace life.