Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025.
The announcement comes at a time when the broader IT industry is grappling with structural changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client demands.
CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring target, stating that Infosys had already recruited over 17,000 employees in the first quarter of FY26 and will continue onboarding college graduates throughout the year.
The move stands in contrast to recent layoffs by rival firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which announced job cuts affecting over 12,000 employees, marking the largest layoff in India’s IT sector to date.
Focus on AI and Reskilling
Infosys’s hiring strategy is closely tied to its investments in AI and workforce reskilling.
The company has trained approximately 275,000 employees across various levels in AI and digital skills, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for advanced capabilities in cloud, data, and enterprise platforms.
Salil emphasized that AI is enabling 5% to 15% productivity gains in software development, with even greater improvements in customer service and knowledge-based tasks.
However, he noted that human oversight remains essential, especially in complex systems.
For example, Infosys Finacle, the company’s core banking platform, has achieved around 20% productivity improvement by blending automation with human expertise.
Infosys: No Job Cuts, Continued Expansion
Unlike some of its peers, Infosys has ruled out job cuts and reaffirmed its focus on expanding its workforce.
Salil stated that the company’s approach is rooted in strategic reinvestment, not cost-cutting.
“AI allows for deeper automation and insights,” he said, “but it also demands higher-level skills and more effort”.
Infosys’s decision to continue hiring fresh graduates reflects its belief in building a future-ready workforce that can adapt to technological shifts.
The company’s training-to-deployment model remains intact, ensuring that new hires are equipped with relevant skills before being assigned to projects.
Compensation and Workforce Stability
Infosys has already completed its salary hike cycle for Q4 and Q1 of the previous fiscal year.
The company is now evaluating the timing for the next round of compensation adjustments, maintaining its standard review process.
Infosys added 210 employees during the first quarter, a positive sign amid global economic uncertainty.
Despite challenges affecting markets worldwide, the company remains focused on internal efficiency.
These efforts are central to its strategy for sustained growth.
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