- Q1 FY24 saw TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech witnessing a significant reduction in employee headcount, unlike robust hiring in the same quarter the previous fiscal year.
- Companies indicate future focus on leveraging existing workforce and investing in niche skills like AI, data security, and engineering.
- The reduction in headcount aligns with some companies deferring salary hikes and focusing on developing internal AI capabilities.