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Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Accenture to Slow Hiring in FY27 Despite Plans to Recruit More Freshers
Artificial Intelligence

Accenture to Slow Hiring in FY27 Despite Plans to Recruit More Freshers

Accenture expects to hire at a slower pace in fiscal 2027 as artificial intelligence (AI) improves productivity and increases revenue per employee. However, the company plans to continue recruitment across markets and expects to hire more entry-level employees, CEO Julie Sweet said during its fourth-quarter FY2026 earnings call. Sweet said Accenture expects to add employees […]

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EY Opens Audit Internship – From October 2027 to March 2028
Internship

EY Opens Audit Internship – From October 2027 to March 2028

EY has invited applications for an Audit Internship in Luxembourg scheduled from October 2027 to March 2028. The six-month opportunity offers candidates practical experience in audit assignments across sectors, including banking, insurance, investment funds, private equity, real estate and technology. Indian candidates who meet the academic and language requirements can review the opportunity and apply […]

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TCS Withholds Quarterly Variable Pay for Senior Employees
Compensation

TCS Withholds Quarterly Variable Pay for Senior Employees

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will withhold quarterly variable pay for employees in grade C3A and above for the September 2026 quarter, citing performance below internal targets. Junior-level employees will receive 100% of their eligible quarterly variable allowance, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters on October 9, 2026. The decision affects employees ranging from […]

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Gnani AI offers 100 Paid Internships, Stipend upto Rs. 1 lakh/month
Internship

Gnani AI offers 100 Paid Internships, Stipend upto Rs. 1 lakh/month

Gnani AI has launched the Great Indian AI Internship Challenge, inviting college and university students in India to develop practical applications using its artificial intelligence models and APIs. The programme offers opportunities for up to 100 paid six-month internships, with individual stipends of up to ₹1 lakh per month for selected candidates. The challenge is […]

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Divya Gupta Appointed as Associate Director – HR at HCLTech
Appointments

Divya Gupta Appointed as Associate Director – HR at HCLTech

Divya Gupta has been elevated to Associate Director – Human Resources at HCLTech from her most recent role as General Manager – HR. In her new role, Divya will bring her experience in HR business partnering, workforce planning, compensation, performance management, and talent management to support business operations and employee-related priorities across geographies. Extensive Experience […]

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India Slams JD Vance Over ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark on H-1B Workers
Employment

India Slams JD Vance Over ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark on H-1B Workers

India has criticised US Vice President JD Vance for describing H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants”, calling his remarks unwarranted and deeply offensive. The response follows the US administration’s suspension of eight technology companies from a programme linked to employment-based green cards. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Indian professionals in the United States […]

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AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring
AI

AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is putting pressure on some white-collar job opportunities in South Asia, while demand for professionals with AI skills is increasing. The trend highlights the changing requirements of employers and the need for workers to develop skills that match evolving workplace demands. World Bank research highlights the impact of GenAI on entry-level […]

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EPFO Replaces Forms 15G and 15H with Form 121 for EPF TDS Exemption
EPFO

EPFO Replaces Forms 15G and 15H with Form 121 for EPF TDS Exemption

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified that EPF members must use Form 121 instead of Forms 15G and 15H to claim exemption from tax deducted at source (TDS) from Tax Year 2026–27. The change follows the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, and applies from April 1, 2026. EPFO said that Form […]

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US Suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro and 5 Other IT Firms from Green Card Process
Employment

US Suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro and 5 Other IT Firms from Green Card Process

The US administration has suspended eight technology and IT services companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech, from the employment-based green card process. The decision, announced on October 8, 2026, stops the US Department of Labor from accepting new or processing pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme involving these […]

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TCS Adds 4,258 Employees in Q2, Headcount Reaches 5.98 Lakh
Industry

TCS Adds 4,258 Employees in Q2, Headcount Reaches 5.98 Lakh

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 4,258 employees on a net basis during the July-September quarter, taking its total workforce to 5,98,056 as of September 30, 2026. The company also reported a sequential decline in IT Services attrition to 13.3%. The headcount addition marks the third consecutive quarter of net workforce growth after TCS went through […]

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Dharmendra Sinha Appointed CEO of Accenture Edge
Appointments

Dharmendra Sinha Appointed CEO of Accenture Edge

Dharmendra Sinha has joined Accenture as CEO of Accenture Edge, its business serving high-growth mid-market companies, bringing around 30 years of experience in technology and business leadership. In his new role, he will lead Accenture Edge’s strategic vision, growth agenda and innovation priorities, helping mid-market clients use technology, cloud, AI and digital solutions to address […]

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