India's top three telcos are expected to add up to 25% more to their existing headcount in FY24, on the back of a 35% addition in FY23, as they double down on 5G coverage expansion and monetisation and deepen 4G coverage. Industry executives and experts said hiring activity by the three telcos picked up in FY23 after a slowdown in FY22 as the pressures of the pandemic wore off.