Indian IT Hiring on the Rise: FY26 Outlook and Salary Trends

IT Hiring Rebounds: Green Shoots or a Mirage?

After a period of turbulence, India's IT sector is cautiously optimistic. As companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro publish their FY25 results, hiring is making a comeback. Imagine that! These giants added over 13,500 employees this fiscal year. And while it's not quite the hiring frenzy we saw during the pandemic, it's still a substantial step forward from the layoffs of FY24, which saw a reduction of nearly 64,000 employees.

Fresh Faces Welcome

The future looks promising for freshers in IT. TCS is holding the fort with plans to hire around 42,000 new trainees in FY26, setting the stage for a consistent increase in their annual tally from this year. Infosys is stepping up its game with a fresh target of 20,000 recruits, while Wipro plays coy with numbers, keeping an eye on business conditions.

Neeti Sharma, CEO at TeamLease Digital, forecasts a swelling wave of opportunities for fresh graduates, particularly in specialized roles ranging from AI to cloud technologies. Neeti mentions "overall, IT hiring is forecasted to increase by 12-15% in CY25," creating a buzz bigger than a tech startup's coffee machine.

Money Talks

In an uncertain business climate, salary packages hold the spotlight. TCS and Wipro have taken a rain check on immediate salary increments, promising a review later in the year. In the meantime, Infosys decided to be the kid who brought candy to class, doling out salary hikes in January and planning another round from April 1. Numbers suggest these bumps will average between 5-8%, giving wallets a reason to breathe easy, albeit modestly.

Now, while AI might sound like a narrative focused on futuristic robots taking over the world, TCS claims we're in for more human talent than ever as AI opportunities emerge. And if job projections reaching up to 6.5 million by FY27 don't make you raise an eyebrow, we're not sure what will.

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