Infosys has no plans for job cuts despite rapid advances in artificial intelligence, with its chief executive officer, Salil Parekh, asserting that AI will expand opportunities rather than shrink the workforce.
Amid rising concerns over automation-led redundancies in the IT sector, Parekh says the company remains committed to retaining its employees while adapting to technological change.
Infosys plans to hire around 20,000 fresh graduates, even as it accelerates investments in AI capabilities. The company is focusing on reskilling its existing workforce to align with emerging technologies rather than reducing headcount.
Parekh emphasised that talent transformation, not downsizing, will define Infosys’s strategy in the AI era.
According to Parekh, artificial intelligence will fundamentally change the nature of work, particularly at the entry level, but will not eliminate jobs. Instead, it is expected to increase productivity and open up new areas of work.
He noted that while some routine tasks may be automated, AI will create demand for higher-value skills, requiring employees to continuously upgrade their capabilities.
Infosys is stepping up its training programmes to prepare employees for AI-driven roles. The company believes that large-scale reskilling will be critical to ensuring that its workforce remains relevant as client demands evolve.
The IT major has already been investing in digital and AI-focused training initiatives, aiming to build a workforce that can handle more complex and strategic assignments.
Parekh’s comments come at a time when global technology firms are increasingly using AI tools to streamline operations, raising fears of job losses. However, Infosys’s stance signals confidence that AI adoption can coexist with workforce expansion—provided companies invest in skill development.
For India’s IT sector, which employs millions, the approach taken by Infosys could set the tone for how companies balance automation with employment in the coming years.