Infosys Adds 5,000 Employees, Extends Hiring Streak to Six Consecutive Quarters

Infosys continued its steady talent expansion in the December quarter, adding over 5,000 employees and taking its total workforce to 3,37,034. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of net hiring, highlighting the company’s consistent approach to building talent even as global clients remain cautious on technology spending.

Over the past three quarters, Infosys has hired more than 13,000 employees, standing out in India’s IT services sector where many peers are slowing recruitment or trimming staff. The company attributes the continued growth in headcount to strong demand visibility in specific sectors and geographies where client spending remains stable.

Employee retention also improved, with the trailing twelve-month attrition rate declining to 12.3%, down from 14.3% in the previous quarter. The trend reflects stronger retention at a time when external opportunities in the tech industry have softened.

Fresh graduate hiring remains a priority. Infosys has already onboarded around 18,000 freshers and expects to reach close to 20,000 campus hires by the end of the current financial year, preparing for future demand despite uneven near-term conditions.

The hiring momentum comes alongside mixed financial performance. Infosys reported a modest year-on-year decline in net profit for the December quarter due to a one-time charge linked to labour regulations, while revenue growth remained healthy, supported by strong deal wins and stable execution.

With cooling attrition and continued hiring, Infosys appears well-positioned for gradual demand improvement, maintaining a cautious yet confident outlook in an uncertain global environment.