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Infosys, India’s leading IT services company, has terminated the employment of at least 30 to 45 trainees at its Mysuru campus on Wednesday (March 26) after they failed to meet internal assessment criteria, according to a report by MoneyControl.
Trainees Fail Assessments Despite Support
The affected employees were part of Infosys’ Foundation Skills Training Program, designed to prepare new hires for their roles. Despite additional preparation, mock assessments, and doubt-clearing sessions, the trainees were unable to meet the required standards.
This is not the first round of layoffs at Infosys’ Mysuru campus. A few months ago, the company reportedly let go of around 350 trainees from the same location, many of whom had already faced significant onboarding delays, waiting over 2.5 years before being hired.
Infosys Offers a Second Chance Through BPM Training
Although these trainees have been terminated, Infosys is offering them a second opportunity through its Business Process Management (BPM) division. Those interested can opt for a 12-week training program tailored for BPM roles within the company. Infosys has assured that it will sponsor the training for candidates who choose this route, providing them a chance to continue their careers with the company.
According to emails sent to the affected employees, Infosys acknowledged their efforts but noted that they had not met the qualifying criteria. “Further to the announcement of the results of your final assessment attempt, please be informed that you have not met the qualifying criteria in the ‘Foundation Skills Training Program’ despite the additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, and several mock assessment opportunities,” the email stated.
Ex Gratia Payment and Relieving Letters
While Infosys has not issued an official statement regarding the layoffs, reports suggest that the affected employees will receive a one-month ex gratia payment along with a relieving letter.
IT Sector Impacted by Global Economic Trends
The layoffs come at a time when the global IT market is facing uncertainty due to geopolitical and economic factors. The United States, a crucial market for Indian IT firms, has been affected by escalating trade tensions and new tariffs under former President Donald Trump’s policies.
India’s IT index has dropped by 15.3% so far this year, making it the worst quarter since June 2022. Leading IT companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCLTech have witnessed declines ranging from 11.2% to 18.1% in their stock values.
As economic conditions remain challenging, companies like Infosys continue to reassess their workforce needs, making training programs and skill development crucial for employees to retain their positions in the competitive IT industry.
Sources By Agencies
