TCS vs Infosys vs HCLTech vs Wipro vs Tech Mahindra: AI Push Reshapes Hiring As IT Jobs Turn Cautious in FY26
India's top IT companies, including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, have turned cautious on hiring in FY26, with a combined net headcount decline of 7,389 employees, driven by AI-led restructuring and uncertain client demand. The companies are now focusing on selective recruitment in high-demand digital skills, including AI, data, and cybersecurity.
India's top IT companies entered FY26 with a cautious hiring strategy, marking a shift from aggressive expansion to selective recruitment driven by AI-led restructuring. The combined net headcount of TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra declined by 7,389 employees, reversing the 12,718 net additions seen in FY25. TCS announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs, while Infosys reported a steep quarterly decline in headcount. HCLTech added 802 employees, while Wipro saw a marginal increase. The companies are now focusing on hiring in high-demand digital skills, including AI, data, and cybersecurity. TCS has guided for 25,000 fresher hires in FY27, lower than previous years, while Infosys plans to hire around 20,000 freshers.
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