India’s leading IT services companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Wipro—have collectively added 13,553 employees in FY25, marking a significant recovery from the previous fiscal year’s historic decline.
This hiring spree signals renewed optimism in the IT sector, despite ongoing global uncertainties and subdued demand environments.
Infosys has emerged as a leader in wage hikes, setting a positive tone for employee compensation trends in FY26.
Recovery from FY24 Decline: TCS, Infosys, Wipro Hiring Breakdown
The hiring numbers for FY25 show a significant recovery compared to FY24. During that period, the three companies collectively reduced their workforce by 63,759 employees.
Global economic challenges caused a sector-wide hiring slowdown and sluggish revenue growth during the previous fiscal year.
The addition of over 13,500 employees in FY25 highlights the companies’ strategic focus on stabilizing workforce strength and preparing for future growth.
Among the three companies, TCS led the hiring efforts with 6,433 new additions, followed closely by Infosys, which onboarded 6,388 employees.
Wipro, while more conservative in its approach, increased its headcount by 732 employees.
On a sequential basis in the March quarter, TCS added 625 employees, Infosys 199, and Wipro 614.
Freshers played a key role in this hiring revival.
TCS announced that it had onboarded 42,000 trainees in FY25 and plans to hire a similar or slightly higher number in FY26.
Infosys met its FY25 fresher hiring target of 15,000–20,000 and aims to recruit over 20,000 freshers in FY26.
Wipro is expected to continue fresh hiring at the same pace, though specifics for FY26 are yet to be confirmed.
Wage Hike Trends
Infosys has taken the lead in rolling out wage hikes, beginning in January and extending further increases effective from April 1.
This move reflects the company’s commitment to employee well-being and retention.
TCS, on the other hand, has deferred salary increments, citing the need for greater business visibility before making decisions.
Wipro has yet to announce its hike timelines but provided salary increases in advance in September 2023.
The renewed hiring and wage hike trends indicate a cautious yet optimistic outlook for the IT sector.
Despite geopolitical uncertainties and evolving client budgets, the companies are investing in early talent and employee compensation as part of their long-term growth strategies.
These moves are expected to enhance workforce stability and service quality, positioning the companies for success in FY26.
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