As workplaces evolve to prioritise well-being, performance, and sustainability, Wipro Commercial and Institutional Business is reimagining the role of built environments through its new positioning, ‘Innovation for Human Spaces’. In this interview, Anuj Dhir, Senior Vice President & Business Head – Commercial & Institutional Business, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, discusses Wipro’s human-centric approach to smart buildings, the launch of iSense Air for healthier indoor environments, and how IoT-enabled, sustainable lighting solutions are shaping future-ready workspaces.
Wipro Commercial and Institutional Business has announced a new positioning—‘Innovation for Human Spaces’. What does this signify for the brand?
Innovation for Human Spaces reflects how Wipro is rethinking the role of workplaces and built environments. Spaces are not passive backdrops—they actively shape how people feel, think, interact, and perform. Since we spend nearly half of our working lives in workspaces, the way these environments are designed truly matters.
This positioning is about co-creating sustainable spaces where people thrive, balancing well-being, productivity, and environmental responsibility. When we design better spaces, we unlock better outcomes for individuals, organisations, and communities.
Along with this new positioning, Wipro launched iSense Air. Why is indoor air quality becoming critical in workplace design?
Indoor air pollution is an invisible but serious threat. Research shows that indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air—and in extreme cases, even 100 times more polluted. Despite this, it is often overlooked in building design and operations.
With iSense Air, our advanced Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Solution, organisations can access real-time insights and actionable data that help create healthier and safer indoor environments. It empowers decision-makers to proactively manage air quality rather than react to problems later.
How does iSense Air integrate into Wipro’s broader smart building ecosystem?
iSense Air is designed as part of an integrated ecosystem, not a standalone product. It works seamlessly with IoT-enabled lighting systems and building infrastructure, enabling data-driven decision-making.
The solution provides dashboards and trend analysis, helping organisations understand patterns over time. This is particularly relevant for commercial offices, institutional buildings, and green-certified projects where data transparency and performance monitoring are essential.
Smart lighting is a core strength for Wipro. How are your IoT-enabled lighting systems shaping future-ready workspaces?
Our IoT-enabled lighting solutions are designed to create holistic, human-centric environments. These systems offer personalised control, support natural circadian rhythms, and improve alertness and mood, while ensuring glare-free, energy-efficient illumination with superior visual comfort.
Lighting today is not just about visibility—it directly impacts well-being, productivity, and energy performance. That’s where intelligent control and thoughtful design come together.
Wipro’s Internet of Lighting (IoLTM) brings all smart lighting automation solutions on a single platform of IoL ™. By combining intelligent controls and IoT, it makes lighting solutions more smart, efficient, and seamlessly connected, delivering innovative, human-centric, and future-ready experiences for human spaces. 100K+ Connected points on IoL Smart & Connected Solution Our Smart Technologies across all verticals Saved 35K+ Equivalent to tonnes CO2 16+lakhs trees planted. For last 10 years & considering Grid Emission Factor, India .
Human-centric lighting is a growing focus globally. How is Wipro addressing this shift?
We are seeing increasing adoption of lighting systems that align with human biology. Our solutions support circadian rhythm–based lighting, dynamically adjusting colour temperature and intensity through the day.
Designed for intelligent, people-focused environments, this human-centric lighting range delivers smart lighting without complexity. With no control wiring required and full automation readiness, the solutions are built to adapt seamlessly to modern commercial and industrial spaces.
The range includes Highbay luminaires such as iSense IoL Ready Uno-X4-I, iSense IoL Ready UNO-I, iSense IoL Ready Xpressbay Pro-I, and iSense IoL Ready Astra-I, offering high-performance illumination for large-scale applications. For ceiling grids, the 2×2 panel solution, iSense IoL Ready Immaculate NXG, ensures uniform, glare-controlled lighting. The downlighter, iSense IoL Ready Mollis, delivers focused, comfortable illumination, while the linear solution, iSense IoL Ready Axeon+ G2L, provides clean, continuous lighting ideal for modern interiors.
Together, these luminaires form a cohesive, future-ready lighting ecosystem that prioritises comfort, efficiency, and intelligent control.
Wipro also showcased acoustic lighting solutions. What role do these play in workplace design?
Acoustic comfort is just as important as visual comfort. Our acoustic lighting solutions seamlessly combine illumination with sound absorption, helping reduce noise distractions in open-plan environments.
These solutions are engineered to meet high standards of performance and design, enabling quieter, more focused workspaces that enhance employee well-being and operational efficiency.
Could you explain Wipro’s DarkSky-certified lighting solutions?
Light pollution is an often-overlooked environmental issue. To address this, Wipro has introduced India’s first in-house designed and manufactured DarkSky-certified lighting products.
These outdoor lighting solutions minimise light pollution by reducing upward light spill, ensuring efficient illumination for human use while protecting wildlife habitats and natural ecosystems. This marks a significant step toward environmentally responsible urban development.
