Infosys, India’s 2nd largest software services provider, has indicated that it may reduce the hiring of fresh graduates in the coming years. The outlook was shared during discussions between the company’s management and analysts from BMO Capital Markets, including Keith Bachman, Bradley Clark, Adam J Holets, and Jonathan Stein.
According to observations shared by the analysts, Infosys expects higher employee productivity to lower the need for large scale entry level hiring. Increased efficiency is also expected to drive a rise in revenue per headcount. “Management expects headcount to grow modestly over the next few years due to increasing employee productivity,” the research firm said in its note dated December 16.
This hiring outlook sets Infosys apart from several of its peers. Other major IT companies such as Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, and HCL Technologies Ltd have indicated plans to increase the intake of fresh graduates. The contrast reflects different strategies being adopted by technology firms as AI and automation continue to impact traditional hiring models.
Despite expectations of reduced fresher hiring in the future, Infosys has outlined its recruitment plans for the current fiscal year. Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka said the company expects to hire around 20,000 freshers during the year. “We had given guidance in terms of the fresh hiring for the year, and we had said 20,000 is what we expect,” he said at a post earnings press conference on October 16.
For the fiscal year 2025, Infosys reported revenue of $19.28 billion, reflecting a year on year growth of 3.85 percent. During the previous fiscal year, the company hired 15,000 out of college freshers. These figures indicate that while AI driven disruption is influencing future workforce planning, Infosys continues to balance productivity gains with steady financial performance and ongoing talent intake.
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