Tariff War Slows Growth for Indian Tech Majors Like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro

India’s top IT companies — Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro — are feeling the pressure as global economic uncertainty and ongoing tariff wars take a toll on demand for technology services.

The slowdown in global growth, especially in developed markets, has begun to show clear signs of stress on the Indian IT industry, which has long relied on overseas demand to drive revenues and expansion.

Infosys Flags Growth Concerns Amid Global Nervousness

On Thursday, Infosys released its quarterly results, cautioning investors with a muted revenue growth outlook for the full fiscal year. The company has projected a flat growth rate, with only a marginal 3% increase on the higher end. This signals a significant shift in market sentiment and indicates growing uncertainty in the global business environment.

“The fact that we gave a three-point guidance reflects there is uncertainty in the environment,” said Salil Parekh, CEO of Infosys.

Net profit and revenue for the final quarter of FY25 also fell below both market expectations and the company’s own earlier estimates, further highlighting the challenging business landscape.

TCS, Wipro Also Impacted by Market Uncertainty

TCS and Wipro echoed similar sentiments. Although TCS does not provide specific guidance, its revenue growth stood at 3.8% for FY25, while Infosys reported 3.7% and Wipro faced a decline of 2.7% in the same period.

Wipro was particularly cautious, forecasting a revenue decline of 1.5% to 3.5% in Q1 FY26 (in constant currency terms), suggesting that deal delays and weak client spending are real challenges.

Focus Shifts to Cost-Cutting and Consolidation

In light of slowing demand, Infosys announced a shift in focus toward cost take-out strategies and consolidation deals to improve margins and maintain competitiveness. This could lead to a period of restructuring across operations.

Hiring Takes a Hit Across the IT Sector

With lower growth comes a notable reduction in hiring activity. According to reports, demand for tech talent dropped by nearly 20% during January–March 2025, compared to the previous quarter.

During the final quarter, Infosys added only 199 new employees, while TCS added 625 and Wipro 614. Despite their massive workforce of 11.64 lakh employees, these numbers reflect a cautious approach to hiring in uncertain times.