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Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Infosys Fined €175,000 in France Over Working Hours Records
Industry

Infosys Fined €175,000 in France Over Working Hours Records

Infosys has been fined €175,000 (approximately $205,000) by French labour authorities over non-compliance with the country’s regulations governing employee working time records. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing, stating that the penalty is not expected to have any material impact on its financial position or operations. The order was issued by the […]

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JPMorgan to Hire 1,000 People in India Global Capability Centre
Employment

JPMorgan to Hire 1,000 People in India Global Capability Centre

JPMorgan Chase is planning to hire around 1,000 technology professionals at its India Global Capability Centre (GCC). The hiring comes at a time when the bank says artificial intelligence (AI) has reduced staffing requirements by 30% to 40% in some functions, showing how AI is changing the type of talent companies need. The recruitment will […]

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HCLTech to Open Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar, Create 5,000 Jobs
Employment

HCLTech to Open Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar, Create 5,000 Jobs

HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to establish a Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar. The new facility will focus on developing and delivering AI-led digital solutions for global enterprises and will strengthen the company’s presence in eastern India. The Technology Center will complement HCLTech’s proposed AI Data Center […]

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IndiGo Defers Salary Hikes for Senior Staff After Reporting Q1 Loss
Compensation

IndiGo Defers Salary Hikes for Senior Staff After Reporting Q1 Loss

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has deferred salary hikes for its senior management after reporting a net loss in the first quarter of FY27. During the company’s post-results earnings call, Chief Financial Officer Gaurav Negi confirmed that the planned salary revisions for senior employees have been postponed and will be reviewed after six months. The decision […]

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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers
Compensation

Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers

Infosys will begin rolling out salary hikes for employees from October 2026, with the increment cycle spread across three phases ending in January 2027, CEO Salil Parekh said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings press conference. The company did not disclose the percentage of salary increases. Parekh said most employees will receive their revised salaries […]

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TCS Shifts Delhi Employees to NCR Offices Amid Protest Disruptions
Industry

TCS Shifts Delhi Employees to NCR Offices Amid Protest Disruptions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has temporarily asked employees working from its Delhi campus at the PTI Building to report to its Noida or Gurugram offices on July 23 and 24, following disruptions caused by ongoing protests in central Delhi. According to an internal advisory, TCS implemented contingency measures to ensure employee safety and business continuity […]

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Uber Cuts Customer Support Workforce, Tweaks Hiring Priorities
Layoffs

Uber Cuts Customer Support Workforce, Tweaks Hiring Priorities

Uber Technologies has laid off around 10% of its customer service workforce as the ride-hailing and delivery platform accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), streamlines operations, and reinforces its return-to-office strategy. This is a broader shift nowadays across the technology industry, where AI is increasingly influencing workforce planning and organisational design. According to Bloomberg, […]

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Accenture Bets Bigger on ANSR; GCC Expansion May Spur Hiring
Employment

Accenture Bets Bigger on ANSR; GCC Expansion May Spur Hiring

Accenture is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Global Capability Centre (GCC) platform ANSR in a deal worth around $350 million, according to The Economic Times. If completed, the transaction would value ANSR at nearly $1 billion, highlighting the rapid growth of India’s GCC ecosystem and increasing investor confidence in […]

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Govt Rules Out Use of Inoperative EPFO Funds for Other Purposes
EPFO

Govt Rules Out Use of Inoperative EPFO Funds for Other Purposes

The Central Government has assured millions of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers that there is no proposal to utilise money lying in inoperative EPF accounts for any purpose other than what is permitted under the existing legal framework. The clarification issued in Parliament comes as a reassurance to salaried employees concerned about the safety […]

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TCS Study: Physical AI to Reshape Manufacturing Jobs and Skills
Employment

TCS Study: Physical AI to Reshape Manufacturing Jobs and Skills

According to a TCS study, Physical AI is rapidly moving from experimental pilots to mainstream manufacturing, reshaping not only factory operations but also the future workforce. In the latest Future-Ready Manufacturing: TCS Physical AI Readiness Report 2026, manufacturers are accelerating investments in AI-powered robotics and intelligent automation, creating new demand for digital skills while making […]

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L&T Bags Mega EPC Orders, Creating New Industrial Job Opportunities
Employment

L&T Bags Mega EPC Orders, Creating New Industrial Job Opportunities

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured multiple engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts valued between ₹5,000 crore and ₹10,000 crore in the metals and minerals sector, reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading infrastructure and industrial engineering companies. The projects, awarded by leading public and private sector enterprises, span iron ore handling, steel plant […]

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