Cognizant's Strategic Hiring and AI Surge: A Glimpse into 2025

Cognizant confirmed its hiring plans for 2025, aiming to recruit 15,000 to 20,000 freshers. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the company plans wage hikes in the latter half of the year. It noted significant AI advancements, with machine-written code and increased AI projects promising a future boost for IT services.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 31-07-2025 15:35 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 15:35 IST

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Cognizant on Thursday announced the continuation of its hiring strategy through 2025, targeting a significant intake of 15,000 to 20,000 new employees. This outlook comes amid its plan to implement wage increases later this year, though specific details remain undisclosed.

As of June 30, 2025, Cognizant reported a workforce of 343,800, with 7,500 new hires in the year's initial two quarters. Impressively, machines now write 30% of the company's code. Despite uncertainties, CFO Jatin Dalal emphasized their commitment to realizing the long-term hiring plans.

The company is experiencing a surge in AI and agentic projects, reaching 2,500 ventures. CEO Ravi Kumar S highlighted these developments as pivotal to future growth, expressing confidence in IT services' potential as productivity and new spending cycles evolve.

(With inputs from agencies.)