Capgemini India Plans to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritises AI-Skilled Talent Amid Industry Layoffs
New Delhi, 4th August 2025: In a bold move that contrasts with the ongoing wave of layoffs and hiring freezes in the Indian IT sector, Capgemini India has announced plans to recruit up to 45,000 employees in 2025. The multinational IT services and consulting firm is positioning itself for the future by focusing heavily on building an artificial intelligence (AI)-proficient workforce.
According to internal developments, the company is targeting between 40,000 and 45,000 hires next year. Of these, an estimated 35 to 40 percent will be lateral recruits, experienced professionals who will join critical business functions. The remainder will be fresh graduates from more than 50 academic institutions across the country, underscoring Capgemini’s commitment to developing early-career talent through campus partnerships.
What sets this hiring spree apart is the company’s strategic emphasis on AI-readiness. Rather than expecting employees to adapt post-joining, Capgemini plans to integrate AI training into the onboarding process itself. This approach aims to align new talent with rising client expectations for intelligent, agile, and scalable digital solutions.
The recruitment drive is closely linked to Capgemini’s recent agreement to acquire WNS, a prominent business process services firm. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is poised to become the company’s largest acquisition to date in terms of workforce expansion. The integration of WNS’s expertise in AI-powered business processes with Capgemini’s strengths in consulting and analytics is expected to enhance its capabilities in intelligent operations.
Significantly, the company has indicated that the acquisition will not result in layoffs. On the contrary, it anticipates revenue synergies between $100 and $140 million by 2027, highlighting its intention to grow without cutting jobs. This approach is in stark contrast to several industry peers, including Microsoft, Intel, and TCS, who have recently reduced headcounts as part of AI-related restructuring.
With a current Indian workforce of over 1.75 lakh employees, Capgemini’s expansion signals confidence in human-centric innovation. Its history of talent retention during past mergers, such as the continued leadership presence from the iGate acquisition, also reflects a culture of long-term employee value and organisational stability.
At a time when the tech world is undergoing rapid transformation, Capgemini appears to be charting a unique course, investing in people while embracing cutting-edge technology.
