CEO Salil Parekh expects AI services to account for nearly half of Infosys' work within two to three years, even as the company continues recruiting and training fresh graduates.
Infosys plans to recruit another 20,000 college graduates during the current financial year, even as approximately 80,000 of its employees are already using artificial intelligence-powered coding tools for client assignments and internal projects.
The hiring plans come as the Bengaluru-headquartered IT services company expands its AI business and prepares for changes in how enterprise technology services are delivered.
Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Infosys Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Salil Parekh said AI-related services accounted for more than 8% of the company's revenue in the previous quarter and were growing at a double-digit rate sequentially.
Parekh expects AI services to contribute nearly half of Infosys' work over the next two to three years, reflecting the company's expectations for demand across enterprise AI deployment, software development and technology modernisation.
The company hired approximately 20,000 college graduates in the previous financial year and intends to maintain a similar recruitment level this year.
According to Parekh, new recruits undergo AI training before working with clients on technology implementation and organisational transformation.
The approach comes amid questions about how generative AI and automated coding systems could affect employment requirements across India's IT services industry.
AI-powered coding tools can assist software developers with writing, reviewing and testing code. However, enterprise technology projects also involve integrating applications, managing existing infrastructure, meeting business requirements and overseeing implementation.
Infosys is positioning AI-related services across these activities, including the development of AI agents and the modernisation of legacy technology systems.
Parekh indicated that the company's AI business could account for 20% to 30% of its work within a few quarters if the current growth rate continues.
The expansion is also influencing workforce development. Infosys has previously outlined plans to transition a significant proportion of employees into specialised technology roles as AI adoption changes the skills required for enterprise projects.
The company has trained approximately 270,000 employees in AI-related capabilities, while around 80,000 are actively using coding tools.
Beyond workforce changes, Parekh identified infrastructure costs and data requirements as challenges for wider AI adoption.
He noted that enterprise customers are increasingly examining whether lower-cost AI models can deliver comparable results, particularly as organisations assess the economics of deploying AI at scale.
The rising cost of advanced computing infrastructure and requirements surrounding data sovereignty could also influence future investment decisions.
Despite these considerations, Infosys continues to expand its AI capabilities alongside graduate recruitment.
The company's current strategy combines automation, workforce training and hiring as it prepares to support enterprise customers adopting AI across software development and business operations.
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