Infosys Share Price in Focus; Adds 5,043 Employees in Q3FY26, Headcount Rises To 337,034

Infosys reported a net addition of 5,043 employees during the October-December quarter, taking its total workforce to 337,034. This was the 6th consecutive quarter in which the company ended with a higher headcount. The Q3 addition was also the largest net increase reported by Infosys in the last 11 quarters. 

Over the previous 3 quarters, the company’s employee base has grown by 13,456. The increase comes at a time when hiring trends across the IT services sector remain uneven, with several firms continuing to reduce staff numbers. 

Attrition Levels Continue to Ease 

Attrition declined further during the quarter. On a last-12-month basis, attrition stood at 12.3%, compared with 14.3% in the September quarter. This marked a continued moderation from higher levels seen earlier in the year. 

The proportion of women employees remained unchanged at 39.5%, indicating no significant shift in workforce composition during the period. 

Fresher Hiring Supports Workforce Growth 

Infosys hired around 18,000 freshers during the quarter. The company said it is on track to onboard close to 20,000 fresh graduates over the full financial year. Fresher intake contributed to the net increase in employee numbers during Q3. 

The company said details on hiring plans for the next financial year will be shared at the start of FY27. 

Peer Companies Show Contrasting Trends 

Other large IT services firms reported different workforce movements in the December quarter. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recorded a net reduction of 11,151 employees, citing workforce restructuring and role realignment. 

HCLTech reported a marginal net decline of 261 employees, despite adding 2,852 freshers during the quarter. The company indicated that overall workforce movement was shaped by attrition and selective rationalisation. 

Q3FY26 Earnings Results 

Infosys reported a 2.2% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit at ₹6,654 crore for the quarter. The decline was largely due to a labour code-related charge of ₹1,289 crore. Revenue for the quarter rose 8.9% year-on-year to ₹45,479 crore. 

The company raised its FY26 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 3-3.5%, from 2–3% earlier, while maintaining EBIT margin guidance at 20-22%. Deal wins during the quarter stood at $4.8 billion, with 57% coming from net new deals. 

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Infosys Share Price Performance  

As of January 16, 2026, 9:50 am Infosys Ltd share price was trading at ₹1,670.80, a 4.44% increase from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Infosys’ headcount increase in Q3 coincided with lower attrition and higher deal activity, even as peer companies reported mixed workforce trends during the same period. 

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