India's IT sector has been one of the country's most successful industries. Exporting and local market prospects have been opened up by the remarkable development and expansion of our economy. “Employee retention is a critical and ongoing endeavour for every company, particularly in skill-based jobs. It has become one of the most common issues in keeping skilled personnel in the IT field, as well as the most difficult job in convincing IT staff that it is their obligation to create a positive work environment”. The present study therefore aimed at “identifying the factors influencing the retention of employees, the growing challenge and role of HR in employee retention in IT sector”.