Last updated: October 2026
With TCS and several global tech companies cutting jobs, many people are asking: is Infosys laying off too? Here is what Infosys has said, what happened before, and what it means for employees and freshers.
The short answer
In April 2026, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh said the company had not done any layoffs in the past year and did not see any coming. He said AI is "expanding the scope of work, not shrinking it."
What happened in 2025: the Mysuru trainee exits
In early 2025, Infosys let go of several hundred trainees at its Mysuru training campus after they did not clear internal assessments. Infosys described these as exits after failing mandatory evaluations, not layoffs. The episode drew wide criticism and media coverage at the time.
Lesson for freshers: the internal assessments during Infosys training matter. Prepare for them seriously.
Is Infosys hiring in 2026?
Yes. Infosys said it plans to onboard around 20,000 fresh graduates in 2026, similar to the previous year. Fresher roles include Systems Engineer, Digital Specialist Engineer and Specialist Programmer. See:
How Infosys compares with other IT companies
- TCS: announced cuts of about 2% of its workforce in 2025 and said in April 2026 that the restructuring was complete. Read more.
- Oracle: started a fresh round of layoffs in September 2026 that reached India.
- For the full picture, see our India layoffs tracker 2026.
How to stay safe in any IT job
- Build skills in demand: cloud, data, AI tools and security.
- Stay billable. Long periods on the bench are the biggest risk at IT services firms.
- Keep your resume and LinkedIn updated even when things are fine.
- Grow your network inside and outside your company. Referrals are the fastest way to move.
Frequently asked questions
Is Infosys laying off employees in 2026?
As of the company's April 2026 statement, no. The CEO said there had been no layoffs in the past year.
Did Infosys fire trainees?
In early 2025, several hundred Mysuru trainees were let go after failing internal assessments.
Is Infosys hiring freshers?
Yes, around 20,000 in 2026, according to the company.
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Sources: People Matters (April 2026), citing the CEO's interview with Moneycontrol; news coverage of the Mysuru trainee exits (February 2025).
