Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services firms, has terminated another batch of trainees as part of its ongoing internal performance reviews. In the fourth round of trainee exits this year, 195 freshers were released from the company’s Mysuru training campus on April 29 after failing to meet internal assessment benchmarks. According to reports, the evaluation was administered to a batch of 680 candidates.
With this development, Infosys has let go of nearly 800 trainees in 2025 alone. The timeline of trainee terminations includes:
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Over 300 exits in February
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30–35 dismissals in March
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240 trainees released on April 18
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195 terminations on April 29
Reskilling and Support Initiatives Post-Layoff
Amid growing scrutiny over its handling of freshers, Infosys has introduced upskilling and support measures for affected candidates. Partnering with NIIT and UpGrad, the company is offering reskilling programs tailored to both IT and BPM (Business Process Management) roles.
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BPM Training (via UpGrad): A 12-week program for those willing to shift into BPM roles. Infosys is covering the full cost.
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IT-Focused Courses (via NIIT): Available to those interested in continuing in technology.
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Ex-gratia Payout: One month’s compensation is being extended to terminated trainees, along with official relieving letters.
For those not opting for the BPM route, transportation from Mysuru to Bengaluru, travel allowance to return home, and temporary accommodation at the Mysuru Employee Care Centre are being arranged.
Reports suggest that around 250 trainees have enrolled in the new training programs, and 150 have signed up for outplacement assistance.
Context Behind the Layoffs
The workforce reduction comes as Infosys navigates a challenging business environment, with forecasted revenue growth for FY25 ranging between 0–3%. Demand from key markets remains tepid, prompting the company to streamline costs and maintain productivity standards.
Addressing the layoffs during a post-earnings press briefing, CEO Salil Parekh reaffirmed the company’s long-standing assessment methodology:
“We have a rigorous way to test individuals, and that process has remained unchanged for over 20 years.”
Company Outlook and Hiring Plans
Despite the current downsizing, Infosys added 199 employees in Q4, ending FY25 with a total headcount of 323,578, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6,388 employees.
The attrition rate increased slightly to 14.1% compared to 13.7% in the previous quarter, amid rising competition, particularly from Global Capability Centers (GCCs). CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka acknowledged the competitive environment but assured stakeholders of Infosys’ ongoing recruitment plans.
Looking ahead, Infosys intends to hire over 20,000 freshers in FY26, and salary hikes have already been implemented in January and April this year.
