TCS Q3: Attrition Rises to 13.5%, Headcount Drops by 11,000+

• TCS reported a marginal increase in attrition to 13.5% in Q3 FY26, up from 13.3% in the previous quarter.
• The company's total headcount decreased by over 11,000 employees, reaching 5,82,163 by December end.
• Since Q1 FY26, TCS's workforce has reduced by 30,906 employees following a restructuring announcement in July 2025.
• The restructuring plan, targeting a 2% workforce reduction in FY26, primarily impacts middle and senior management.
• TCS is focusing on retraining and redeploying employees for new markets and advanced technologies like AI.

Why It Matters: TCS sees rising attrition and significant headcount reduction amid restructuring and tech focus.