Infosys continued to expand its workforce during the December quarter, adding over 5,000 employees and taking its total headcount to 3,37,034. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of net hiring, underlining the company’s steady approach to talent building even as global clients remain cautious on technology spending.
The latest addition strengthens a broader trend. Over the past three quarters, Infosys has hired more than 13,000 employees, setting it apart from many peers in India’s IT services sector who are slowing recruitment or trimming their workforce. The company’s leadership has indicated that the continued increase in employee numbers reflects confidence in demand visibility across specific sectors and geographies where spending remains stable.
Employee attrition also showed further improvement. The trailing twelve-month attrition rate declined to 12.3 per cent, down from 14.3 per cent in the previous quarter. This easing suggests stronger retention at a time when external job opportunities have softened across the technology industry.
Fresh graduate hiring remains a key focus area. Infosys has already brought on board around 18,000 freshers and expects to reach close to 20,000 campus hires by the end of the current financial year. The push signals preparation for future demand, even as near-term conditions remain uneven.
The hiring momentum came 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. Revenue, however, posted healthy growth, supported by strong deal wins and stable execution.
With attrition cooling and hiring continuing, Infosys appears to be positioning itself for a gradual improvement in demand, while maintaining a cautious yet confident outlook in an uncertain global environment.
