Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Wipro Absorbs Wage Hike Headwinds in Q1 FY27, Bets on Premium AI Talent
Compensation

Wipro Absorbs Wage Hike Headwinds in Q1 FY27, Bets on Premium AI Talent

While Wipro has adopted a highly cautious approach to broad-based hiring amid muted demand, its financial performance in the April-June quarter of FY27 highlights the direct impact of its recent compensation strategies and investments in premium talent. In its Q1 FY27 earnings release, the company reported that its core IT services operating margin contracted by […]

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The Rise of Portfolio Careers: Why India’s Gen Z is Changing the Rules of Work
Survey & Report

The Rise of Portfolio Careers: Why India’s Gen Z is Changing the Rules of Work

India’s Gen Z is moving beyond the traditional “one job for life” mindset and embracing a new career model centred on flexibility, AI-powered skills and multiple income streams. According to new research by International Workplace Group (IWG), the convergence of artificial intelligence, rising living costs, the gig economy, and flexible work is encouraging young professionals […]

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Synchrony Opens Its Largest Global Experience Centre in Hyderabad
Employment

Synchrony Opens Its Largest Global Experience Centre in Hyderabad

Synchrony, a leading U.S.-based consumer financial services company, has inaugurated its largest Global Experience Centre in Hyderabad. Alongside the new facility, the company also unveiled a reimagined Innovation Station, reinforcing Hyderabad’s role as a strategic technology and innovation hub for its global operations. The new centre reinforces Synchrony’s investment in India’s talent, strengthening capabilities in […]

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LTM Opens Gurugram Office, Strengthens NCR Operations & Jobs
Industry

LTM Opens Gurugram Office, Strengthens NCR Operations & Jobs

LTM has expanded its presence in the Delhi NCR region with the inauguration of a new office in Gurugram, completing its tri-city footprint across Noida, Faridabad, and Gurugram. The company said the new facility will strengthen its proximity to clients, the rapidly growing Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem, and one of India’s largest technology and […]

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Wipro Adds 888 Employees in Q1 FY27 Despite Flat Profit Growth
Employment

Wipro Adds 888 Employees in Q1 FY27 Despite Flat Profit Growth

Wipro reported a modest increase in its workforce during the first quarter of FY27, adding 888 employees sequentially and taking its total headcount to 243,044 as of June 30, 2026. The hiring momentum comes alongside stable attrition levels and a slight improvement in employee utilisation, indicating a measured approach to workforce management. The company also […]

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AI Pay Gap Widens: New Hires Earn More Than Existing Employees
Compensation

AI Pay Gap Widens: New Hires Earn More Than Existing Employees

A new Indeed report has unveiled a widening gap between what employers say they pay for AI talent and what existing employees actually receive. While companies are offering significant salary premiums to attract AI-skilled professionals, many employees who have already upskilled report little or no improvement in their compensation. The findings come from Indeed’s inaugural […]

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LTTS Reports Strong Q1FY27 Growth but Adds Only 15 Employees
Industry

LTTS Reports Strong Q1FY27 Growth but Adds Only 15 Employees

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a steady performance for the first quarter of FY27, posting double-digit growth in both revenue and profit. While business momentum remained strong, the company continued its measured hiring approach, adding 32 employees during the quarter and keeping voluntary attrition unchanged at 14.7%. The engineering services company also strengthened its AI […]

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Accenture Launches ‘Accenture Edge’ for Mid-Market Companies
AI

Accenture Launches ‘Accenture Edge’ for Mid-Market Companies

In a major expansion of its long-term growth strategy, Accenture has announced the launch of Accenture Edge, a new business unit designed specifically to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption for mid-market companies. The initiative targets a fast-growing $240 billion total addressable market (TAM). The new business will focus on organizations with annual revenues between […]

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Cognizant’s Next AI Bet? Hiring 1,500 U.S. College Graduates
AI

Cognizant’s Next AI Bet? Hiring 1,500 U.S. College Graduates

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 1,500 college graduates across the United States by the end of 2026, reinforcing its investment in AI talent and the future of the American technology workforce. The hiring will span Cognizant’s core technology services business, its engineering subsidiary Belcan, and a newly launched Frontier Engineers program focused on enterprise […]

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TCS and NVIDIA Bet Big on AI with New Bengaluru Lab
AI

TCS and NVIDIA Bet Big on AI with New Bengaluru Lab

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the TCS Autonomous Engineering Lab Powered by NVIDIA at its Global Axis campus in Bengaluru. The new facility will help companies develop, test, and deploy AI solutions for the mobility and manufacturing sectors. TCS said the lab has been set up to help businesses move AI projects from the […]

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TCS Keeps Employees Waiting for Clarity on FY27 Promotions
Compensation

TCS Keeps Employees Waiting for Clarity on FY27 Promotions

Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are still waiting for clarity on the company’s FY27 promotion cycle after the IT major informed staff that no decision has yet been made on the promotion timeline. The update was shared during a recent company town hall, where management said discussions on promotions are ongoing but did not […]

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