Noida, India – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading information technology company, has announced that it has already issued 25,000 job offers to fresh graduates for the financial year 2027 (FY27). This initial hiring push may expand further, as the company's CEO and MD, K Krithivasan, stated that additional recruitment will depend on an increase in business demand.
FY27 Hiring Strategy and Future Outlook
Krithivasan highlighted the company's commitment to nurturing new talent, noting, “We have made 25,000 offers for freshers in FY27. Clarity on demand will lead to more hiring.” This strategy aligns with TCS's approach in the previous financial year, FY26, when it reportedly hired over 44,000 freshers, marking one of the largest fresher intakes in India's private sector for that period.
The company emphasizes that its overall hiring strategy remains consistent, without a heavy reliance on experienced professionals. Krithivasan pointed out the difference in integration time: freshers typically require about nine months of training before being deployed on projects, whereas lateral hires contribute immediately. Therefore, future hiring decisions will be closely tied to evolving business requirements.
Q4 Performance and Workforce Development
TCS recently reported a robust financial performance for Q4, with its net profit increasing by 12.12% to Rs 13,784 crore, up from Rs 12,293 crore in the previous year. Profit also saw a 29% rise compared to the preceding quarter.
Sudeep Kunnumal, Chief HR Officer at TCS, confirmed that annual salary increases across all grades would be effective from April 1, 2026. He also underscored the company's ongoing investment in a future-ready workforce, focusing on both experienced talent and campus hires. A key priority for FY26 and continuing into FY27 is building an AI-first culture and equipping employees with AI-ready skills to meet customer needs.
Workforce Stability and Career Growth
While TCS undertook a workforce restructuring in FY26, which impacted approximately 12,000 employees (about 2% of its workforce), Krithivasan did not reveal any new plans for further job cuts. He reassured employees that those who continue to perform well can anticipate a “thriving career” within the company.