TCS HEADCOUNT
HCLTech headcount dips by 8,080 in Q1FY25
HCLTech experiences a notable increase in employee count by 8,080 for the quarter ending June, reaching a total of 219,401 employees. Meanwhile, TCS adds 5,452 employees, reversing headcount reduction trend. HCLTech reports a 20.4% YoY increase in net profit for Q1FY25.
HCL Tech’s weak Q1 revenue hints at demand concerns
HCL Tech's Q1 FY25 results were mixed, with better-than-expected net profit due to higher other income offsetting disappointing revenue growth. Operating margins were under pressure as anticipated, and the company secured fewer new deals compared to the previous quarter, a trend also seen in its larger competitor, TCS.
HCLTech Q1 net profit up 6.8% at Rs 4,257 crore; beats estimates
HCLTech's profit rose 6.8% to Rs 4,257 crore, driven by $70 million non-core income. EBIT, revenue declined. TCS earnings boosted stocks. CEO Vijayakumar noted Q2 State Street impact, steady FY25 guidance. Dividend declared. Headcount fell by 8,080, Q3 margins to improve. $1.96 billion bookings, 200 GenAI concepts. CFO Prateek Aggarwal cited robust cash flow. Shares closed at Rs 1560.40.
HCLTech Q1 result; Nasscom on Karnataka gig workers’ bill
India’s third IT major HCLTech’s Q1 profit is up 20% to Rs 4,257 crore. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
IT hiring slump: Indian IT firms experience drop in average training hours
IT jobs: Training hours at Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra dropped in FY24 due to fewer freshers and just-in-time hiring, e.g., Infosys down to 74.6. TCS doubled to 87. Richard Lobo anticipates future upskilling. Cost optimization prioritizes billable hours. Despite the 2021 pandemic, the industry grew. Inquiries to TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL went unanswered during the quiet period.
TCS announces interim dividend of Rs 10 per share, fixes record date
TCS shares will begin trading without the upcoming dividend included in the stock price on or before the record date. This change impacts which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend payment, announced alongside the company's Q1 results showing an 8% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 12,105 crore.
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We are happy with Q1 results but not in a position to say TCS is on a growth path again: CEO
TCS foresees FY25 outperforming FY24, leveraging AI and cost optimization despite market volatility, BFSI challenges, and election impacts. With Q1 achievements, reduced attrition, strategic headcount growth, and strong India business, performance remains robust. Investments in talent, discretionary project validation, and technology adaptation sustain a healthy order book, even amid fewer mega deals and extended decision-making cycles.
What to expect from HCL Tech Q1 earnings? Omkar Tanksale answers
This largely impacted the operating margin negatively. However, the worst is over, and there are green shoots in terms of demand as they have started executing well. The BFSI sector in North America is still under stress, but we expect demand to improve going forward.
All that SaaS; AI woes
Happy Friday! Goldman Sachs is likely to increase its stake in SaaS startup MoEngage. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
TCS shows early signs of project ramp ups but demand recovery may take more time
In addition, while the country’s largest IT exporter continued to bag fresh orders, the quantum of total contract value (TCV) was underwhelming when compared with the previous quarter.
TCS reverses headcount trend, adds 5,452 employees in Q1 FY25
TCS's Q1 FY25 net employee count grew by 5,452 to 606,998, as per stock exchanges. Post a 13,249 reduction in FY24 (first annual drop in 19 years) and a Q4FY24 staff cut. Consolidated net profit declined 3.16% QoQ to Rs 12,040 crore but increased YoY from Rs 11,074 crore. March and previous quarter noted 12.1% attrition.
TCS Q1 results; Pine Labs, Swiggy valuations slashed
Indian IT bellwether TCS kicked off the tech earnings season with a 9% YoY growth in net profit for the June quarter. This and more on today's ETtech Top 5.
TCS, HCL earnings recovery may get further push from AI demand
Indian IT companies like TCS and HCL are set to report on their earnings, showing signs of recovery amidst cautious spending by US and European companies. Retail giants Fast Retailing and Ryohin Keikaku are expected to see growth in operating profits. Keep an eye on LG Energy Solution's earnings amid lower demand for electric vehicles.
Indian software sector earnings will remain modest in Q1: here’s why
Infosys and LTIMindtree are expected to lead a modest increase in average growth for Indian software service providers in the first quarter of FY25. However, previous top performers, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCLTech, may see pressure on profits and margins as they work to reignite growth.
What's stopping TCS from filling 80,000 open positions?
TCS is facing a challenge with 80,000 open positions due to a skills gap. Amar Shetye, global operations head of TCS's RMG, highlighted the mismatch between employee skills and required roles.
Trouble for techies: Wipro, Infosys and other IT cos delay onboarding of 10,000 freshers, refuse to provide joining date
Tech giants are experiencing a significant decrease in hiring, with companies like Infosys and Wipro postponing the onboarding of new recruits, leaving them uncertain about their joining dates, according to a report by ToI. India's prominent IT firms have deferred the onboarding of around 10,000 freshers who received job offers in the past two years, as revealed by data from the IT employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES).
Top IT companies focus on employee productivity amid demand uncertainties
Amid revenue deceleration, shrinking margins and lower headcount, a silver lining for the top tier IT exporters is the rising employee productivity aided by streamlining of human resources through meticulous bench management.
Midcap IT companies buck the trend to add more employees
Mid-sized IT firms showed workforce growth in fiscal 2024, contrasting major Indian IT firms' decline. Demand rose for tech services from domestic and global sectors. Automation may impact headcount. Mid-tier firms excel in engineering services with strong growth.
Capgemini Q1 FY24 revenues drops 3.5%, offshore headcount dips
The revenues in Q1 of FY23 stood at €5.73 billion ($5.92 billion). On a constant currency basis, revenue declined 3.3%. Capgemini follows January to December as its financial year.
Top IT companies cut over 72,000 jobs in FY24
The top six information technology services companies in India reported a reduction in their total headcount in the last fiscal year, with only HCLTech adding employees. Factors contributing to this reduction include the economic slowdown, automation, restructuring, and decreased discretionary spending. The drop in headcount reflects the aftermath of excessive hiring during the Covid boom and ongoing industry contraction in demand. However, experts believe that this trend may have bottomed out, and companies could resume hiring, given the strong deal wins announced by most of them, which could push a gradual pickup in growth.
HCLTech bucks trend again, headcount rises by 2,725 employees
For the full year as well, Noida-headquartered HCLTech added 1,537 employees from overall headcount of 225,944 in March end 2023. Similarly in FY23, HCLTech’s headcount had shown an increase by 3,674 employees.
Tech Mahindra to hire 6,000 freshers in FY25
Total headcount for Tech Mahindra declined by 795 from the previous quarter to 145,455, and falling by 6,945 from 152,400 employees a year ago.
Trend of IT services companies not hiring or reducing headcount will continue for now: Rituparna Chakraborty, TeamLease
Rituparna Chakraborty discusses the evolving job market influenced by AI and automation, emphasizing the need for updated skill sets to align with technological advancements. The narrative explores the changing dynamics of the IT sector and the importance of embracing new skill requirements. The TeamLease co-founder says that this trend where IT services companies are either not hiring or are reducing headcount is a fact of life now and is likely to continue for a few quarters or into the future.
Headcount down, It's not final countdown
Infosys and TCS reported headcount declines in 2023-24 due to automation. Indian IT workers face challenges negotiating salaries with generative AI. Global tech job markets are impacted by AI, leading to a shift in causality for Indian companies.
India's top 3 IT companies see exit of 64,000 employees in FY23-24
India's IT services industry - a $254 billion powerhouse - has been feeling the heat of global macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical flareups as clients turned cautious with IT spends.
Wipro headcount falls by 9.5% in FY24
IT services company Wipro on Friday reported an 8% year-on-year (YoY) fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,835 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. It was Rs 3,074 crore in the last year quarter.
Warren Harris on JV with BMW, FY25 hiring outlook & more
BMW JV focuses on automotive software, digitizing BMW's enterprise, and scaling aerospace growth. Tata Tech anticipates significant employee recruitment, reinforcing its brand position globally.
Efficiency of execution is primarily resulting in lower headcount for TCS: Samir Seksaria
TCS CFO and CHRO discuss Q3 results and margin resilience. Attrition has decreased and there is potential for further reduction. Subcontracting cost has been lowered and there is room for optimization. The impact of generative AI on the workforce is acknowledged, but it is not a major factor in the current headcount decline. The BSNL deal contributes to growth and showcases TCS's capabilities. The demand environment is being closely monitored and there is optimism for improvement.
TCS, Infosys retain deal momentum amid a challenging scenario
In addition, each of the companies continued to show lower employee attrition and falling headcount which reflects the muted demand outlook in the short term despite fresh deal wins.
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