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Wipro Sees Attrition Ease to 13.8% as Hiring Slows Amid Uncertain Demand

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Wipro reported a modest improvement in employee retention, with attrition declining to 13.8% in the fourth quarter from 14.2% previously. However, hiring momentum remained subdued, as the company added just 136 employees between January and March, taking its total workforce to 242,156. This comes after a significantly stronger December quarter, during which the company onboarded over 6,500 employees. Wipro stated that its hiring strategy is now more tightly aligned with project demand, reflecting a cautious approach in a volatile business environment. The company had earlier revised its fresher hiring target for FY26 downward to 7,500–8,500 from the initially planned 10,000. It ultimately hired 7,500 fresh graduates during the year but refrained from offering hiring guidance for FY27, citing ongoing uncertainty. Meanwhile, rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a notable decline in its overall workforce for FY26, ending the March quarter with 584,519 employees—a reduction of over 23,000 compared to the previous year. Despite a slight increase in attrition, TCS added more than 2,000 employees sequentially and indicated that its restructuring phase has concluded. The company also signaled plans to ramp up campus hiring going forward. On the financial front, Wipro posted a 1.6% drop in annual revenue in constant currency terms for FY26, mirroring broader industry trends impacted by geopolitical tensions, slower deal ramp-ups, and disruptions driven by artificial intelligence adoption. The company’s total revenue stood at $10.48 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31. For the fourth quarter, Wipro reported revenue of ₹24,236 crore, marking a 7.7% year-on-year increase and a 2.9% sequential rise. Net profit declined marginally by 1.9% compared to the same period last year to ₹3,502 crore, though it registered a 12.2% increase on a quarter-on-quarter basis. TCS also reported its first annual revenue decline since listing, with a 2.4% drop in constant currency, attributing the slowdown partly to AI-led shifts in the industry. While ongoing tensions in West Asia have not yet materially impacted revenues, companies remain cautious and are factoring in potential risks if the situation persists. Source: Economic Times

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Q3 Results: New Labour Codes Dent IT Majors’ Profits by ₹5,400 Crore

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India’s leading IT services firms reported a sharp one-time earnings impact in the December quarter as the implementation of the new labour codes forced changes in employee benefit provisioning. Collectively, the country’s top six IT companies—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and LTIMindtree—absorbed a cumulative hit of around ₹5,400 crore, significantly weighing on their Q3 FY26 profit numbers. The new labour framework, which consolidates 29 existing laws, has altered the way companies account for benefits such as gratuity and leave encashment, resulting in substantial upfront provisions. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT exporter, faced the biggest impact. The company reported a statutory charge of ₹2,128 crore, leading to a 13.9% fall in net profit to ₹10,657 crore. CFO Samir Seksaria explained that the provision included roughly ₹1,800 crore towards gratuity and ₹300 crore for leave encashment. He also cautioned that the new codes are expected to reduce margins by 10–15 basis points on an ongoing basis. Infosys reported an exceptional one-time charge of ₹1,289 crore, which pushed its net profit down 2.2% year-on-year to ₹6,654 crore. CEO Salil Parekh said the labour codes would have a continuing annual margin impact of about 15 basis points. HCLTech recorded a one-off provision of ₹956 crore, dragging net profit down 11.2% to ₹4,076 crore. The company noted that, excluding this impact, profits would have registered growth. Wipro’s net profit declined 7% to ₹3,119 crore, affected by a ₹302.8 crore labour code-related charge along with restructuring costs. Tech Mahindra was the only major IT player to post profit growth during the quarter, with net profit rising 14% to ₹1,122 crore on improved margins. However, it too set aside around $30 million (approximately ₹272 crore) for compliance with the new wage codes. CFO Rohit Anand warned of a quarterly margin impact of about 20 basis points. LTIMindtree accounted for a one-time cost of ₹590 crore in Q3 due to the labour code implementation, adding to the sector-wide earnings pressure. Despite the near-term impact on profitability, IT leaders struck an optimistic note on business fundamentals, citing strong deal pipelines and accelerating demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Infosys posted an 8.9% rise in revenue to ₹45,479 crore in Q3 FY26 and raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 3–3.5% in constant currency terms. The company reported large deal wins worth $4.8 billion during the quarter, with over half coming from new clients. Parekh highlighted strong momentum in AI adoption across customers, particularly in financial services, energy and utilities. Wipro’s revenue grew 5.5% year-on-year to ₹23,555.8 crore, supported by vendor consolidation and AI-led modernisation deals. CEO and MD Srini Pallia said enterprises globally are increasingly treating AI as a board-level priority, positioning the company well for future growth. Tech Mahindra secured new deals worth $1.096 billion in Q3, with CEO Mohit Joshi describing the demand environment as strong across regions and industry verticals. TCS reported a 4.86% increase in revenue to ₹67,087 crore. CEO K Krithivasan said AI and data-led services were key growth drivers, while COO Aarthi Subramanian noted that AI revenues rose 17% quarter-on-quarter to an annualised run rate of $1.8 billion. HCLTech posted a 13.3% rise in revenue to ₹33,872 crore, driven by a sharp sequential increase in advanced AI revenues and solid growth in engineering and R&D services. The company recorded $3 billion in net new bookings, up 43.5% year-on-year. CEO C Vijayakumar emphasised the firm’s focus on AI-powered offerings such as robotics, AI factories, custom silicon and large-scale digital transformation programmes. Hiring trends during the quarter were mixed. TCS reported a net reduction of over 11,000 employees, while Infosys and Wipro added 5,043 and 6,529 staff respectively. HCLTech indicated a strategic shift towards hiring “elite engineers,” offering significantly higher compensation to attract top AI talent. Source: PTI

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Wipro Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Sets Minimum Office Hours

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Wipro has revised its hybrid work framework in India, introducing stricter attendance requirements for employees. Under the updated policy, staff are now required to spend a minimum of six hours in the office on at least three days each week, marking a shift from the earlier flexible-hour approach. While the three-day office attendance rule has existed for some time, the new requirement specifies that the six hours must be completed between official “in” and “out” punches. The policy came into effect on January 1 and applies across Wipro’s India operations. The Bengaluru-based IT major employs around 234,000 people globally. Employees who fail to meet the weekly office attendance or hourly requirement may see deductions from their leave balance, according to multiple employees cited by The Economic Times. Spending less than six hours in the office on a mandated day could result in a half-day leave deduction, while repeated shortfalls may lead to more days being adjusted from available leave. Wipro has also curtailed its temporary remote work option. The allowance has been reduced to 12 days a year from the earlier 15 days. These days can be used for health-related needs, self-care, or caregiving responsibilities. In an internal communication announcing the changes, Wipro reiterated that hybrid work remains central to its future workplace strategy. The company said the revised policy aims to balance flexibility with improved collaboration and urged employees to adhere to the guidelines “in both letter and spirit.” The company clarified that the six-hour requirement refers only to time spent in the office. Total daily working hours remain unchanged at 9.5 hours, with employees expected to complete the remaining hours remotely on the same day. Wipro did not respond to media queries on the matter at the time of reporting. The move comes as India’s $283 billion IT services industry faces subdued growth, partly due to artificial intelligence reducing reliance on traditional manpower-heavy delivery models. Industry observers note that faster development cycles and compressed project timelines are prompting companies to push for greater in-person collaboration. “Software releases that once took years are now being rolled out in weeks,” said Guruprasad Srinivasan, Executive Director at staffing firm Quess Corp. “That kind of speed demands close coordination, which is often more effective in a physical office environment.” Other major IT firms have also tightened return-to-office norms. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has implemented a five-day work-from-office policy, linking variable pay to attendance levels, while Infosys mandates a minimum number of in-office days each month for junior and mid-level employees, backed by system-driven enforcement. Together, these measures signal a broader industry shift towards stricter hybrid and in-office work models as tech companies adapt to changing business and delivery realities. Source: Economic Times

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TCS Offers Full Q1 Variable Pay to Majority of Employees, Keeps Hike Plans on Hold

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, has disbursed 100% of the quarterly variable allowance (QVA) to over 70% of its workforce for the April–June quarter, according to an internal communication from the company’s HR head, Milind Lakkad. The remaining employees—primarily those in senior roles—will see variable pay linked to the performance of their specific business units. In an email shared with employees last week, Lakkad stated that all staff up to the C2 grade (or equivalent levels) will receive the full variable component for the first quarter. Employees in the higher C3 grade and above, which includes senior and leadership positions, will have their payouts adjusted based on business unit performance. TCS’s employee hierarchy begins with trainees at the ‘Y’ level, moving up through C1 (systems engineer), then C2, C3 (split into A & B bands), followed by C4, C5, and CXO levels. Responding to media queries, a TCS spokesperson confirmed the variable payouts, emphasizing that the process aligns with the company’s standard quarterly compensation framework. However, the company has not yet announced its annual salary increments, citing a challenging global business climate. TCS has seen revenue decline in dollar terms for three consecutive quarters, a trend driven by sluggish discretionary tech spending and broader economic uncertainties. During Q1 FY25, the company added 5,060 employees, bringing its total workforce to approximately 613,000. Reflecting on the quarterly performance, CEO K Krithivasan noted a continued delay in client decision-making and project commencements. “Discretionary investments remain muted and even worsened slightly this quarter due to ongoing global conflicts, macroeconomic concerns, and supply chain disruptions,” he said. Krithivasan added that a rebound in client spending is expected once there’s greater economic clarity. Source: Economic Times  

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