TCS Announces 25,000 Job Offers for Fresh Graduates as AI Initiatives Progress

BENGALURU: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported a significant reduction in its workforce, with a decline of nearly 24,000 employees in the fiscal year 2026. Despite this drop, Chief Human Resources Officer Sudeep Kunnumal emphasized that the decrease cannot solely be attributed to last year’s restructuring efforts. TCS remains committed to hiring, having already extended 25,000 campus offers and aiming to recruit around 40,000 fresh graduates annually.

Workforce Changes and Hiring Plans

TCS’s headcount fell by 23,460 in FY26, bringing the total number of employees to 584,519. However, the company saw a slight increase of 2,356 employees in the March quarter. Kunnumal stated that the company’s hiring strategy will align with business demands while continuing to invest in employee development. He noted a 25% year-on-year increase in learning intensity, indicating a strong focus on upskilling the workforce. Additionally, TCS is actively seeking external talent with specialized skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, advisory, and consulting.

The restructuring process, which was completed recently, accounted for a smaller portion of the overall workforce decline than initially expected. The reduction was primarily driven by efficiency gains, productivity improvements, and selective role replacements due to voluntary attrition. Last year, TCS announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, affecting over 12,000 employees, particularly at mid- and senior levels. COO Aarthi Subramanian clarified that the restructuring was not primarily influenced by advancements in AI but was necessary to prepare the workforce for future challenges.

Financial Performance and Revenue Trends

In FY26, TCS experienced a 2.4% decline in constant-currency revenue, marking the first such decrease in the company’s history as a publicly listed entity. Dollar revenue also fell by 0.5%, totaling $30 billion. Despite the reduction in headcount, TCS’s wage bill increased by ₹10,000 crore during the fiscal year, driven by higher bonuses, variable payouts, salary hikes, and provisions related to labor code changes. In the March quarter, TCS reported a sequential revenue growth of 1.2% in constant currency, although it represented a year-on-year decline of 0.6%.

Notably, TCS generated nearly $30 million in incremental revenue from related party transactions involving Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover, and mergers and acquisitions, including CoastalCloud and Listengage. This diversification in revenue sources highlights the company’s strategic approach to maintaining financial stability amid workforce adjustments.

AI Adoption and Strategic Investments

Subramanian indicated that FY26 marked a pivotal moment for enterprise AI adoption, with annualized AI revenue rising to $2.3 billion from $1.8 billion in the previous quarter. This growth is attributed to increasing demand for transformation, engineering, and cloud modernization services. She noted that while enterprises were primarily experimenting with AI in 2023 and 2024, FY26 signifies a shift towards large-scale deployments, transitioning from pilot projects to full-scale implementations.

TCS’s AI strategy focuses on creating a comprehensive “infrastructure-to-intelligence” framework. Investments like Hypervault are enhancing the company’s capabilities in the infrastructure layer, complemented by partnerships with OpenAI and other ecosystem collaborations. Last year, TCS secured $1 billion from private equity firm TPG to bolster its AI data center strategy, with OpenAI set to be the first customer of its Hypervault initiative, which will initially operate at 100 MW capacity and expand to 1 GW over time.

Engagement with Clients and Future Directions

TCS is also adapting its market approach in the AI era by conducting AI immersion sessions with CXOs. These sessions aim to educate clients on how AI can facilitate transformation within their organizations. This proactive engagement is designed to bridge the gap between rapid technological advancements and enterprise adoption, ensuring that TCS remains at the forefront of the evolving digital landscape.

As TCS navigates these changes, the company is focused on maintaining its position as a leading recruiter and innovator in the technology sector. With ongoing investments in talent development and strategic partnerships, TCS aims to leverage AI and other emerging technologies to drive future growth and success.

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