Infosys to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025

 

TechnoparkToday – August 2, 2025:  In a bold and unexpected move, Infosys has announced plans to hire 20,000 new graduates in 2025. At a time when the global IT industry is undergoing large-scale layoffs and restructuring, this announcement positions Infosys as a company betting on growth and long-term talent investment.

The announcement was made by Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, who revealed that the company’s hiring strategy is closely tied to its growing focus on artificial intelligence and the skill sets required to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Parekh stated that Infosys has already been training its existing workforce to align with AI-driven services and is now expanding its talent pool to meet future demands.

Infosys’s approach stands in sharp contrast to its peers. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the company’s closest competitors, recently confirmed that it is laying off around 2 percent of its global workforce—impacting approximately 12,000 employees. HCLTech has also indicated similar plans to streamline operations. Globally, major tech firms including Microsoft, IBM, and Intel have all made headlines for reducing headcounts in the face of automation and cost pressures.

Parekh emphasized that Infosys is not looking at layoffs, but rather, doubling down on its commitment to reskilling and growth. He pointed out that around 2.75 lakh Infosys employees have already been trained in AI and related domains as part of the company’s internal upskilling initiative. He added that new recruits are being efficiently trained and deployed on live projects, contributing to the company’s strong overall resource utilization.

While many tech firms cite AI as a reason to cut jobs, Infosys appears to view AI as a catalyst for productivity and expansion. The company believes that AI can boost software development productivity by 5 to 15 percent and improve efficiency in its Finacle core banking platform by up to 20 percent.

The decision to scale up hiring comes during a challenging period for the IT sector, with companies across the board reevaluating their business models and workforce strategies. Yet, Infosys’s move sends a signal of confidence in the potential of Indian tech talent and the growing importance of AI capabilities.

In an industry where future-readiness is increasingly equated with downsizing, Infosys’s strategy of investing in people sets it apart. The company’s announcement is being seen as not just a recruitment plan, but a statement of intent—one that positions Infosys as a forward-looking, AI-first company committed to growth through innovation and skill development.

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