n the December quarter, India’s top IT services companies reported minimal net workforce growth even while deal pipelines and demand commentary remained healthy. Across Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra, the sector saw a net decline of nearly 3,000 employees, with top firms collectively adding only about 160 workers. Structural Shift Over Cyclical Slowdown Analysts and insiders interpret the static or declining headcount not as a temporary slowdown but as evidence of a fundamental change in delivery models. With artificial intelligence, automation, and platform-based execution gaining traction, firms are achieving productivity gains that reduce reliance on traditional human-intensive delivery. This decoupling of revenue growth from workforce expansion signals a deeper transformation in how IT services are built and delivered. Divergence Among IT Majors The headcount trend is not uniform across all companies: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Reported the largest drop, shedding over 11,000 roles as part of restructuring and natural attrition. Infosys: Bucked the trend with a net increase of about 5,000 employees, driven largely by freshers onboarding and confidence in demand. Wipro: Also added staff, bringing its total above 240,000 with continued focus on key skill areas. HCLTech and Tech Mahindra: Reported mixed or slight net… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
