Infosys defies IT layoffs with 20,000 fresher hiring plans

Infosys has already hired 17,000 employees this year, indicating strong workforce expansion, while raising its revenue growth guidance to 1–3% in constant currency, driven by steady market demand and healthy project pipelines across regions

As uncertainty looms over the Indian IT job market following Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) decision to lay off over 12,000 employees, Infosys has taken a contrasting route by reaffirming its plan to hire 20,000 freshers in the financial year 2025–26.

Chief Executive Officer Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring commitment in a recent interview, highlighting Infosys’ continued focus on digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). He said the company is leveraging its investment in AI and employee reskilling to drive future growth and stay ahead of the curve.

“In addition to onboarding fresh graduates, we have trained over 275,000 employees in AI and digital skills. These investments in capability-building and internal efficiency have positioned us to take on more new-age projects,” Parekh noted.

Hiring momentum and growth outlook

Infosys also reported that it has already hired 17,000 employees (gross) so far this year, signalling a strong focus on workforce expansion despite headwinds in the broader sector.

The company revised its revenue guidance upward, raising the lower end from 0% to 1%, placing the full-year growth estimate between 1% and 3% in constant currency terms. Parekh attributed this outlook to steady demand in key markets and robust project pipelines across geographies.

On the compensation front, Infosys has recently completed a wage hike and disbursed higher variable pay during the April–June quarter. Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka explained that these actions impacted the company’s margins by 100 basis points. However, he added that no decision has been made yet regarding the next round of salary increases.

Contrasting strategies in IT sector

In sharp contrast, TCS recently revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 12,261 employees, primarily in mid and senior roles. The move is part of its broader restructuring effort aimed at becoming a leaner, AI-driven enterprise. TCS’s current global headcount stands at 613,069, with a net addition of 5,000 employees during the same quarter.

With TCS focusing on streamlining operations, Infosys is positioning itself as a growth-oriented player by betting on fresh talent, digital investments, and scalable skill development. In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, the company’s forward-looking approach may offer stability and optimism to job seekers amid industry flux.