AI Is Boosting Productivity. So Why Aren't India's Biggest IT Firms Cutting More Jobs?
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Key takeaway
AI boosts engineer productivity at TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, but hiring shifts rather than mass layoffs.
- Step 1 · The triggerAI tools boost engineer productivity at Indian IT firms, reducing time per task.
- Step 2 · Knock-onFirms hire fewer entry-level engineers, shift to AI/ML specialists; margins improve.
- Step 3 · Knock-onIT services pricing may decline as productivity gains are passed to clients, or firms retain margin gains.
- Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs using IT services benefit from stable or lower costs, but face talent scarcity for AI projects.
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