Employee Skilling
Tech Mahindra to prioritise soft skills and AI upskilling in FY26, confirms CEO
They will continue to prioritise soft skills and AI upskilling, alongside a focus on campus recruitment and capability building in emerging technologies.
Tech Mahindra will continue its focus on enhancing soft skills among new hires in the financial year, said Mohit Joshi, CEO and MD, while announcing audited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, in Noida on July 17.
The company will also maintain its momentum in campus hiring and accelerate employee upskilling in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. Joshi shared that over 77,000 employees have already been trained in AI and generative AI capabilities.
Sharing his focus on skills, Tech Mahindra is looking for among new hires, “It's always a pleasure to engage with young talent, especially on campuses. We conduct standard assessments that evaluate both quantitative abilities and soft skills. Once selected, candidates go through a rigorous training program at Tech Mahindra, which includes modules on AI and emerging technologies. Naturally, candidates who already have some familiarity with technology or AI are better positioned for these entry-level roles,” Joshi mentioned.
This comprehensive approach underscores Tech Mahindra's commitment to nurturing a future-ready workforce equipped with both foundational and cutting-edge technological expertise.
Employee headcount and attrition rate
As of Q1 FY26, Tech Mahindra’s total headcount stands at 1,48,517, increased by 897 YoY. On the other hand, IT attrition for the last twelve months stood at 12.6 per cent against 11.8 per cent last quarter and 10.1 per cent YoY. IT headcount decreased by 622 QoQ and 430 YoY to 79,987.
Tech Mahindra's employee attrition rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26) stood at 12.6 percent, trailing 12-month basis, up from 11.8 percent in the previous quarter (Q4FY25) and 10 percent in Q1FY25.
Financial updates
They reported a revenue of Rs 13,351 crore up 2.7% year on year. Their EBIT stood at Rs 1477, up 34.0% year-on-year.
Overall, the IT services firm Tech Mahindra delivered a strong set of results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26), with its net profit rising 33.95 percent year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1,140.60 crore, compared to ₹851.50 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company’s performance was supported by sustained deal momentum and margin improvements despite a cautious macro environment.
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