BENGALURU, INDIA – Capgemini India aims to build an AI-ready workforce this year. The company plans to hire 40,000 to 45,000 talents, with 35% to 40% being lateral recruits and 60% to 65% being fresh graduates from over 50 colleges across the country that it has partnered with.
Reason for Early AI Training of New Hires
By ensuring that new employees are capable of handling AI-related projects, the company will be able to meet its global clients’ growing demands for innovative and affordable services.
Capgemini India CEO Ashwin Yardi stated that the company, which has 175,000 current employees, has been experiencing an increase in work assignments from its clients. This shows just how much they’re seeking operational efficiency and scalability from the company.
WNS’s Agentic AI Solidifies This Vision
Although the WNS acquisition deal still needs about six months to finalize, Capgemini India is confident that with the integration of WNS’s agentic AI, the company is one step closer to its vision of an AI-ready workforce. It’s a strategic move that will make its intelligent operations and business process services more efficient.
Capgemini India to Rise Against the Impact of AI
No one can deny the negative effect AI has on traditional BPO models, with companies like TCS, Microsoft, and Intel reportedly laying off employees recently.
However, Capgemini India’s recruitment drive shows its determination to expand its presence in the country and utilize AI to enhance and streamline its services for its global clients.
