TNS India Foundation was established in 2012 as a non-profit organization under the aegis of TechnoServe Inc., an international non-profit organization registered in the USA, to enable economic transformation for disadvantaged communities in India. The organization initially focused on agriculture and women entrepreneurship, reflecting the commitment to fostering economic growth among the most marginalized. In 2015, recognizing the growing need for improving youth employability, TNS India Foundation expanded its portfolio to include youth skilling and employability initiatives. This expansion was driven by the belief that empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the necessary skills would facilitate their entry into formal sector careers, thereby contributing to long-term economic development for them and their families.

In May 2022, TNS India Foundation became an independent entity with a separate Board and team, and ceased its brand affiliation with TechnoServe Inc in August 2022.The foundation now operates across more than 10 states and Union Territories in India, continuing and significantly growing its mission of economic transformation. TNSIF continues to connect enterprising individuals to transformative opportunities and creates enduring impact for them, their families, and their communities. Our deep interventions are industry-relevant and sustainable and we have impacted close to 60,000 individuals to-date.