From 30% to 10%: How AI is forcing TCS, Infosys, HCLTech to run leaner benches
India's top IT firms like TCS, Infosys and HCLTech are running with much leaner "bench strength" due to AI, demand-led hiring and better planning. Average bench has dropped to 8-12% from 20-30% pre-AI and may fall to 8-10% by FY27.