Infosys denies Mysuru campus intimidation.

• Infosys denied using force or intimidation tactics during layoffs at Mysuru campus.

• Chief Human Resources Officer, Shaji Mathew, confirmed higher assessment failure percentages but dismissed claims of test design for failure.

• Mathew assured trainees of quality corporate training and stated plans to hire 20,000 freshers for FY26 are on track.

• Mathew defended Infosys’ investment in training and emphasized the company’s interest in ensuring trainees’ success.

• The Labour Ministry has directed the Karnataka State Labour Department to take action, and Infosys is cooperating with authorities.

• Mathew denied reinstating trainees and denied any further requests for their return.

• The Indian IT sector is reshaping due to economic headwinds including slowing global demand, shrinking profit margins, and rapid AI adoption.