Indian IT companies are using non-compete clauses in their contracts to deter new hires, but legal experts argue that this tactic is not enforceable in India. Non-compete agreements, ranging from six to twelve months, are a standard feature of contracts from major Indian IT companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra.
Typically, the Indian IT industry hires up to 5% non-engineering freshers those with MCA, BSc and other degrees every year, but with rising attrition rates and talent crunch, these firms will double the intake of such talent.