Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 9,279 employees on a net basis during the first quarter of FY27, marking its strongest quarterly hiring in nearly four years despite a challenging demand environment.
According to the company’s quarterly fact sheet, TCS’ total workforce stood at 593,798 employees as of 30 June 2026. The latest hiring is the company’s highest quarterly net addition in 15 quarters, following a net increase of 2,356 employees in the previous quarter, indicating continued workforce expansion after optimisation measures undertaken during much of FY26.
Employee retention also showed a slight improvement. Voluntary attrition in the IT services business declined to 13.6% on a rolling 12-month basis, compared with 13.7% in the previous quarter.
TCS continued to invest in employee learning and digital capabilities during the quarter. The company reported that its workforce completed 14.6 million learning hours and acquired 1.3 million new competencies. More than 312,000 employees now have advanced proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, reflecting the company’s focus on strengthening future-ready skills.
The company also implemented annual salary increments for employees across its global operations during the quarter. In India, TCS updated its salary structures to align with the requirements of the country’s new Labour Code.
For the April–June quarter, TCS reported a consolidated net profit of ₹13,349 crore, while revenue reached ₹72,275 crore. Revenue exceeded market expectations, although net profit came in slightly below analysts’ estimates.
The latest hiring figures highlight TCS’ continued investment in talent and workforce development as the company prepares for growing demand in AI, digital transformation, and emerging technology services.
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