Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Infosys Expands Workforce with 4,274 New Hires
Infosys, a big tech company, has added over 4,000 new employees this year and plans to hire even more.
They want to have 6,000 special engineers who will work directly with their clients to help them use new technology.
The company is also giving pay raises in two steps.
Even though they are hiring more people, they are also being careful about costs.
The number of women working at Infosys has increased a little bit.
Overall, they are doing well in keeping their employees happy and planning for the future.
Infosys added 4,274 new employees, with a total workforce of 328,062 as of June 30, 2026.
The company plans to hire 20,000 college graduates this year.
Infosys aims to build a team of 6,000 forward-deployed engineers over the next few years.
Salary hikes will be rolled out in two phases, in October and January.
Voluntary attrition rate stood at 13% on a trailing 12-month basis in Q1 FY27.
- Who
- Infosys, led by CEO Salil Parekh
- What
- Infosys has added 4,274 new employees and plans to hire 20,000 college graduates this year.
- When
- As of June 30, 2026
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on embedding engineers with client teams
- Why
- To expand its workforce, reduce attrition, and integrate AI into business processes.
Expansion and Growth
Cost Management
Hiring Strategy
Expansion and Growth
Infosys is aggressively hiring 20,000 college graduates this year to expand its workforce and meet client demands.
Cost Management
Infosys is cautious about token costs and managing expenses while expanding its workforce.
Attrition Rates
Expansion and Growth
Infosys has seen a decrease in voluntary attrition, indicating better employee retention.
Cost Management
The slight increase in attrition from the previous quarter suggests potential challenges in retaining employees.
- Total Employees
- 328,062 as of June 30, 2026
- Software Professionals
- 310,039 as of June 30, 2026
- Sales and Support Employees
- 18,023 as of June 30, 2026
- Women Employees
- 39.6% as of June 30, 2026
- Voluntary Attrition Rate
- 13% on a trailing 12-month basis in Q1 FY27
- Forward-Deployed Engineers
- Plans to build a team of 6,000 over the next few years
- Salary Hikes
- To be rolled out in October and January in two phases