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Infosys Headcount: IT firm workforce falls by 8,440 QoQ to 3.29 lakh; attrition rises to 12.6%
Infosys reported a decline in its workforce for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with total headcount falling by 8,440 on a sequential basis to 3.29 lakh, while voluntary attrition in its IT services business edged up to 12.6 per cent.
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Infosys reported its employee metrics alongside its fourth-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Image Credit: Infosys
Written By: Anubhav Maurya
Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2026
06:16 PM IST
06:16 PM IST
ZeeBiz WebDesk
Infosys Headcount: Infosys reported its employee metrics along with its fourth-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, showing a sequential decline in its workforce but stability in key employee ratios.
The company’s total employee base stood at 328,594 as of March 31, 2026, compared to 337,034 in the December 2025 quarter, marking a decline of 8,440 employees on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis. However, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, the headcount was higher than the 323,578 recorded in March 2025.
Software professionals see major decline QoQ
Within the workforce, software professionals, who form the core delivery segment, declined to 310,887 from 319,364 in the previous quarter, a reduction of 8,477 employees. On a YoY basis, this segment remained higher compared to 306,599, indicating net hiring over the year.
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The sales and support function remained largely stable at 17,707 employees, compared to 17,670 in the December quarter and 16,979 in the same quarter last year, showing marginal growth.
Attrition rises slightly, still lower YoY
Attrition showed a slight sequential rise. Voluntary attrition (LTM – IT Services) stood at 12.6 per cent in Q4 FY26, compared to 12.3 per cent in the previous quarter. However, it remained lower than 14.1 per cent recorded in the same period last year.
Gender diversity remained unchanged sequentially. Women employees accounted for 39.5 per cent of the workforce, the same as the previous quarter, and higher than 39.0 per cent in March 2025.
| Metric | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | QoQ Change | QoQ per cent Change | Mar 2025 | YoY Change | YoY per cent Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Headcount | 328,594 | 337,034 | -8,440 | -2.50 per cent | 323,578 | +5,016 | +1.55 per cent |
| S/W Professionals | 310,887 | 319,364 | -8,477 | -2.65 per cent | 306,599 | +4,288 | +1.40 per cent |
| Sales & Support | 17,707 | 17,670 | +37 | +0.21 per cent | 16,979 | +728 | +4.29 per cent |
| Attrition (LTM per cent) | 12.6 per cent | 12.3 per cent | +0.3 pp | +2.44 per cent | 14.1 per cent | -1.5 pp | -10.64 per cent |
| Women Employees ( per cent) | 39.5 per cent | 39.5 per cent | 0 | 0 per cent | 39.0 per cent | +0.5 pp | +1.28 per cent |
Q4 financial performance strong; dividend declared
Infosys also reported strong financial performance for Q4 FY26. Net profit rose 21 per cent year-on-year to Rs 8,501 crore, while revenue increased 13.4 per cent to Rs 46,402 crore, beating estimates.
Also Read: Infosys Q4 Results: At Rs 8,509 crore, PAT jumps 28 per cent vs Q3; 500 per cent dividend declared
The company declared a final dividend of Rs 25 per share. However, the stock came under pressure in overseas markets, with ADR falling over 5 per cent after the company issued cautious revenue growth guidance of 1.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent for FY27.
Peer IT firms show mixed workforce trends
In comparison, other IT majors also reported mixed workforce trends during the quarter.
| Company | Total Headcount | QoQ Change | YoY Change | Attrition / Hiring Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys | 328,594 | -8,440 | +5,016 | Attrition 12.6 per cent (up QoQ, down YoY) |
| TCS | 584,519 | +2,356 (QoQ) | -23,460 (YoY) | Net addition in Q4 |
| HCLTech | 227,181 | +802 | — | 11,744 freshers hired in FY26; 1,712 in Q4 |
| Wipro | 242,156 | +135 | — | Attrition down to 13.8 per cent from 14.2 per cent |
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a total headcount of 584,519 at the end of FY26, marking a decline of 23,460 employees on a year-on-year basis, though it added 2,356 employees in the March quarter.
HCLTech reported a total workforce of 227,181 at the end of Q4 FY26, with a net addition of 802 employees during the quarter. The company said it hired 11,744 freshers during FY26, including 1,712 in Q4.
Wipro reported a headcount of 242,156 in Q4 FY26, up by 135 employees sequentially. The company’s attrition rate declined to 13.8 per cent from 14.2 per cent in the previous quarter.
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