Infosys has reported its Q2 FY26 earnings, reflecting moderate growth in profit and revenue, a stable headcount strategy, and continued investment in partnerships and talent.
The results, announced on October 16, 2025, offer a comparative view of the company’s performance against Q1 FY26 and Q2 FY25, highlighting its resilience amid sector-wide challenges.
Infosys Financial Results: Profit Up 8% YoY
Infosys posted a consolidated net profit of ₹840 crore for Q2 FY26, marking an 8% year-on-year increase from ₹778 crore in Q2 FY25.
Sequentially, this represents a modest rise from Q1 FY26, where profit stood at ₹825 crore.
Revenue also grew by approximately 10% YoY, supported by stable demand in financial services and a healthy large-deal pipeline.
The company maintained its FY26 revenue guidance at 1–3%, signaling cautious optimism amid pricing pressure and global economic uncertainty.
Headcount and Attrition: Stabilizing Workforce
Infosys reported a headcount of approximately 328,000 employees in Q2 FY26, largely unchanged from Q1 FY26.
Compared to Q2 FY25, the workforce has contracted slightly, reflecting the company’s focus on productivity and strategic hiring.
Attrition rates have continued to decline, with Q2 FY26 showing a drop to 13.9%, down from 14.6% in Q1 FY26 and significantly lower than the 17.3% recorded in Q2 FY25.
This trend indicates improved employee retention and successful internal engagement efforts.
New Partnerships and Deal Momentum
Infosys secured several large deals during the quarter, including new partnerships in AI, cloud transformation, and digital banking.
While specific client names were not disclosed, the company highlighted continued traction in North America and Europe, particularly in financial services and retail.
The total contract value (TCV) for new deals rose by 6% quarter-on-quarter, reinforcing Infosys’s position as a preferred digital transformation partner.
Infosys Hiring Plans: Lateral Push and Referral Bonuses
Infosys has ramped up lateral hiring across its development centers in India.
To support this effort, it is offering cash referral bonuses between ₹10,000 and ₹50,000, based on the job level.
The company is targeting professionals with 2 to 15 years of experience in engineering, QA, and enterprise services.
Senior employees have been invited to take part in campus hiring for digital specialist roles.
This reflects Infosys’s dual focus on recruiting both experienced professionals and fresh graduates.
This contrasts with rival TCS, which has paused lateral hiring amid restructuring.
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