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Oct 11, 2025

TCS Confirms Variable Pay for Junior Employees

Indias largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services TCS, has announced a full payout ...

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Oct 11, 2025

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Google Flags Over Victims in Oracle-Linked Cyberattack

Google has issued a warning that more than organizations may have been compromised in a large-sc...

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Oct 10, 2025

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Bira Faces Internal Revolt as Employees Call for CEO Exit

Over employees of B Beverages, the company behind Bira craft beer, have submitted a formal p...

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Oct 10, 2025

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TCS Headcount Falls by 19,755 in Q2 FY26

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a net reduction of 19,755 employees in Q2 FY26, marking one of the sharpest quarterly workforce contractions in its history. The decline comes amid a broader restructuring initiative and strategic workforce realignment. TCS Workforce Reduction Exceeds Initial Estimates As of September 30, 2025, TCS reported a total headcount of 5,93,314 […]

Oct 10, 2025

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TCS Q2 FY26 Results: Revenue Rises, Headcount Stable

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 on October 9, 2025. The company reported modest growth in revenue and profit, a stable headcount, and a continued focus on operational efficiency amid global demand uncertainties. TCS declared a second interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share. The dividend will […]

Oct 9, 2025

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Tata Trusts Divided Over Board Appointments and Leadership

A governance dispute has erupted within Tata Trusts, the philanthropic arm that controls 66% of Tata Sons, exposing a deepening power struggle among trustees. The conflict, which began in September 2025, centers on board nominations and transparency, and has prompted intervention from senior government officials. Disagreement Over Board Reappointments The dispute surfaced during a trustee […]

Oct 9, 2025

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TCS Cancels Q2 Press Conference Scheduled for October 9

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the cancellation of its scheduled post-earnings press conference for the second quarter of FY26, originally set for October 9, 2025. The decision coincides with the first death anniversary of Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons and a revered figure in Indian industry. While the press briefing has […]

Oct 8, 2025

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Google Flags Surge in Extortion Emails Sent to Executives

Google has issued a warning about a surge in extortion emails being sent to executives at large organizations. The tech company revealed that a group claiming affiliation with the Clop ransomware gang is behind the campaign, which began around September 29, 2025. The senders of these emails allege that they have stolen sensitive data from […]

Oct 4, 2025

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Apple Grants Employees Extra Time Off Ahead of Thanksgiving

Apple has announced that employees will receive three additional days off during Thanksgiving week, continuing a long-standing tradition initiated by co-founder Steve Jobs. The practice, known internally as “Steve Days,” is intended to recognize employee contributions and offer time for rest and reflection at the end of the year. In a companywide memo, CEO Tim […]

Sep 30, 2025

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Volkswagen Initiates Major Overhaul of India Operations

Volkswagen Group is undertaking a comprehensive restructuring of its India business, according to an internal memo circulated earlier this month. The move comes in response to mounting market pressures, regulatory challenges, and a prolonged struggle to gain significant market share in the world’s third-largest automobile market. The memo, issued by Piyush Arora, Managing Director of […]

Sep 29, 2025

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Infosys to Create 2,500 Jobs in Punjab with ₹300 Crore Investment

Infosys Limited has announced plans to set up a new campus in Mohali, Punjab, with an investment of ₹300 crore, expected to generate 2,500 direct jobs and 210 indirect employment opportunities. The announcement was made by Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora on September 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to attract […]

Sep 26, 2025

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Ather Energy Grants ₹70.7 Crore Worth ESOPs

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has granted 12.74 lakh employee stock options (ESOPs) under its 2025 plan, reinforcing its commitment to long-term employee wealth creation and organizational growth. The move, approved through two separate resolutions, reflects the company’s continued focus on retaining and rewarding talent as it scales operations and competes in India’s fast-growing EV […]

Sep 26, 2025

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Oracle Expands Hiring in Smaller Indian Cities

Global IT major Oracle has shifted its hiring strategy in India to focus on smaller cities, aiming to decentralize operations and build a presence in every state capital. Speaking at the 24th ICT East event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Kolkata, Sanjeev Chauhan, Vice President of Technology Solutions Engineering at Oracle […]

Sep 25, 2025

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Accenture Eyes 12,000 Jobs with Proposed Campus in AP

Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create approximately 12,000 jobs. The company has requested nearly 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, leveraging a state policy that offers leased land at ₹0.99 per acre to large employers committed to generating significant employment. The […]

Sep 23, 2025

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Infosys Had 3.3% of Workforce on H-1B Visas in 2024

In 2024, Infosys had 3.3% of its total workforce employed under the H-1B visa program, the highest among major Indian IT firms. This figure, sourced from industry estimates by Jefferies, underscores the company’s continued reliance on U.S.-based skilled foreign workers to support its global delivery model. While Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had a lower H-1B […]

Sep 23, 2025