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Hiring strategy tied to business needs

Krithivasan said TCS is not increasing its reliance on lateral hiring and has not altered its delivery model. He explained that freshers require up to nine months of training before becoming billable, while lateral hires can contribute immediately, making hiring decisions closely linked to project requirements.He also indicated that restructuring similar to FY26—when the company laid off at least 12,000 employees—may not necessarily be repeated, adding that employees can have “thriving careers” as long as they perform well.Denying any link between layoffs and artificial intelligence adoption, he said the job cuts largely impacted senior-level staff as project execution styles evolved.

Demand outlook and growth investments

On business conditions, Krithivasan described the demand pipeline as “stable,” adding that “stable is good” in the current macroeconomic climate, reported PTI. He noted early signs of recovery in discretionary spending, with demand spanning geographies and sectors, including cost optimization and transformation deals.TCS reported a total contract value of $40 billion in FY26, with improved conversion of deals into revenue streams. Clients are also increasing the scope of engagements, leading to higher revenue potential.The company continues to invest in future growth through acquisitions, partnerships—such as its recent tie-up with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)—and workforce development.Chief financial officer Samir Seksaria added that margin expansion will be driven by operational efficiencies, including better utilization.