Infosys Defies Industry Trend: Adds 8,203 Employees in Q2 Amid Sector-Wide Layoffs

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While major tech firms like TCS, Wipro, Google, and Amazon are trimming their workforce, Infosys has bucked the trend by adding over 8,000 employees in Q2 FY26. With a total headcount nearing 3.32 lakh, the company is on track to meet its ambitious hiring target of 20,000 freshers this fiscal year.

Infosys Leads the Pack in Hiring Surge as Others Downsize

In a quarter marked by layoffs and hiring freezes across the global tech industry, Infosys has emerged as a notable outlier. The Indian IT giant added 8,203 employees in Q2 FY26, bringing its total workforce to 3,31,991 by the end of September 2025. This hiring momentum underscores Infosys’s confidence in its growth trajectory and long-term digital transformation strategy.

Key Highlights from Infosys’s Q2 Hiring Report:

Freshers Drive the Growth

Infosys onboarded 12,000 freshers in H1 FY26, with plans to hire 20,000 by year-end, according to CFO Jayesh Sangharajka.

The company remains committed to nurturing young talent despite global economic headwinds.

Attrition Rate Stabilizes

The voluntary attrition rate dropped slightly to 14.3%, down from 14.4% in Q1, indicating improved employee retention strategies.

Strategic Workforce Expansion

The hiring aligns with Infosys’s focus on AI, cloud, and digital transformation services, areas that continue to see strong client demand.

The company is also investing in reskilling programs to align talent with evolving tech needs.

Industry Contrast

While Infosys is expanding, peers like TCS, Wipro, Google, and Amazon have either slowed hiring or implemented job cuts due to macroeconomic pressures and cost optimization efforts.

This positions Infosys as a resilient player in a volatile market.

Financial Performance Supports Hiring

Infosys reported robust Q2 earnings, with steady revenue growth and healthy margins, providing the financial cushion to support workforce expansion.

Long-Term Vision

The company’s hiring strategy reflects a forward-looking approach, preparing for anticipated demand in AI-driven services, cybersecurity, and enterprise cloud solutions.

Infosys’s proactive hiring stance not only boosts industry morale but also signals its readiness to lead the next phase of digital innovation.

Sources: DNA India

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