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INDIA'S TOP IT FIRMS BOOST REVENUE WITHOUT HIRING

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, JUL 21, 2026

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India's six largest IT companies grew combined revenue 7.5% to $103.1B between FY23 and FY26, while maintaining a stable workforce of approximately 1.9 million employees.

The revenue increase from $95.9B signals growing profitability amid flat headcount, indicating a sector-wide shift toward automation and operational efficiency. The trend reflects broader dynamics in India's IT services industry, where major players are leveraging AI and process automation to handle increased workloads without proportional staff expansion. This approach allows companies to improve margins while managing costs in a competitive global market. India's IT sector remains a critical economic driver, with these six companies representing a substantial portion of the country's tech export revenue. The productivity gains underscore how established IT firms are adapting to technological change, even as concerns about job displacement persist across the industry. The data covers a period marked by significant market volatility, including pandemic-related disruptions and subsequent digital transformation demands from global clients.

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