TCS says 80% of new hires will have digital and AI skills
In short
TCS said as much as 80% of its new hires will be people with digital and AI skills. The company also said AI-led work was 10% of revenue in the latest September quarter and that it added 4,500 people in Q2, with 25% to 30% in pure AI.
This matters because TCS wants more AI work to help profit margins rise. What exact hiring plan and margin impact are still unknown.
What the reporting says
TCS said as much as 80% of its new hires will be talent with digital and AI skills, according to a company official. The company also said AI-led work accounted for 10% of revenue in the recently concluded September quarter and that a larger AI revenue share could lift margins, which are below aspirational levels. The exact hiring timeline and margin improvement size were not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
TCS said it will keep shifting hiring toward digital and AI skills, with as much as 80% of new hires in that category. The company also said AI-led work reached 10% of revenue in the September quarter and that 4,500 people were added in Q2, including 25% to 30% in pure AI roles. The immediate market relevance is the possible margin lift, though the reporting does not quantify it.