No Layoffs Planned At Infosys, Says CEO Salil Parekh

The company announced that it will maintain its workforce without conducting any employee reductions for the upcoming period. The announcement comes at a moment when various technology firms are decreasing their employee counts because artificial intelligence technology has affected their operations.

Company Confirms Job Stability

The CEO Salil Parekh provided this information during his interview with Moneycontrol. He said the company did not lay off employees last year. He confirmed that the organization will not implement any job cuts throughout the upcoming time frame.

Focus on Hiring and Skill Development

  • Infosys will continue its employee recruitment process. The company will also invest in training its current workforce. The company aims to develop expertise in artificial intelligence and other emerging technological fields.
  • Parekh observed that artificial intelligence technology will alter some basic employment positions. He explained that work demands have increased. He believes AI will create opportunities instead of reducing jobs.
  • Infosys will begin its recruitment process for 20,000 fresh graduates in the 2026–27 financial year.

Layoffs Continue Across the Tech Industry

  • The company maintains a steady workforce whereas multiple technology businesses are terminating employees. Companies are making substantial investments in their data center operations and artificial intelligence systems. To control expenses Meta and Microsoft have declared workforce reductions for this year.
  • The industry experiences two opposing trends which universities use to analyze their performance. Some companies are reducing staff, while others focus on growth and reskilling.