“We have made 25,000 offers for freshers for FY27. Clarity on demand will lead to more hiring,” Krithivasan said in an interview, indicating a cautious approach amid an evolving business environment, according to news agency PTI.The company hired 44,000 new students in fiscal year 2026, one of the highest rates of any private sector employer, despite facing headwinds.
Recruitment strategy is tied to business needs
TCS is not increasing its reliance on lateral hiring and has not changed its delivery model, Krithivasan said.
New students need up to nine months of training before they become billable, while new hires can contribute immediately, keeping hiring decisions closely tied to project requirements, he explained.He also noted that a restructuring similar to fiscal 2026 — when the company laid off at least 12,000 employees — may not necessarily be repeated, adding that employees can have a “thriving career” as long as they perform well.
He denied any connection between layoffs and the adoption of artificial intelligence, and said that job cuts largely affected senior employees as project implementation methods evolved.
Demand forecasts and growth investments
On business conditions, Krithivasan described the demand pipeline as “stable”, adding that “stability is good” in the current macroeconomic climate, PTI reported. He noted early signs of recovery in discretionary spending, with demand expanding across geographies and sectors, including cost optimization and transformation deals.TCS announced a total contract value of $40 billion in FY2026, with improved conversion of deals into revenue streams. Clients are also increasing the scope of contracts, increasing potential revenue.The company continues to invest in future growth through acquisitions, partnerships – such as its recent partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – and workforce development.Samir Sakaria, the company’s CFO, added that the margin expansion will be driven by operational efficiencies, including better utilization.
