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Updated on: Nov 2025
Infosys Names Cognizant Executives in Antitrust Counter-Lawsuit
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Infosys Names Cognizant Executives in Antitrust Counter-Lawsuit

The longstanding professional rivalry between two IT sector giants, the Indian multinational Infosys and the US-based Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS), has exploded into an intense legal and competitive battle dubbed “The Sequel No One Saw Coming.” The conflict centers on allegations of trade secret theft, executive poaching, and alleged monopolistic practices in the lucrative US healthcare IT market, […]

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Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency
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Google, Microsoft, and Meta End Decade of Diversity Transparency

Google (Alphabet), Microsoft, and Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook)—have quietly ceased the public release of their annual workforce diversity reports. This decision ends a decade-long commitment to transparency regarding the gender and racial composition of their global workforces. It also marks a significant retreat from public-facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the sector. The cessation of […]

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SBI Launches ‘SBI-STAR’ to Honour Employee Excellence
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SBI Launches ‘SBI-STAR’ to Honour Employee Excellence

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has launched a new recognition program titled ‘SBI-STAR’ (Staff Talent Acknowledgement & Recognition) to honour employees for their contributions and excellence beyond their professional responsibilities. The initiative was officially unveiled on November 2, 2025, and is positioned as an annual award framework that acknowledges […]

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DTDC Opens Women-Only Dark Store in Indore
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DTDC Opens Women-Only Dark Store in Indore

DTDC Express Ltd, one of India’s leading integrated logistics service providers, has launched an all-women-operated dark store in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to enhance its rapid-commerce capabilities while promoting gender inclusivity in logistics operations. The facility, spanning 700 square feet, is fully staffed and managed by women […]

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Entry-Level Salaries in BFSI Sector to Rise up to 10.4% in FY26
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Entry-Level Salaries in BFSI Sector to Rise up to 10.4% in FY26

Entry-level salaries in India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector are projected to grow between 8.9% and 10.4% in FY2025–26, according to a focused analysis released by TeamLease Staffing. The report, part of the broader Jobs & Salaries Primer FY2025–26, draws insights from 1,308 businesses across 23 industries and 20 cities, offering a granular […]

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Nano GCCs in India Grow Faster Than Traditional Centres
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Nano GCCs in India Grow Faster Than Traditional Centres

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is undergoing a transformation, with Nano GCCs—lean, specialized units employing between 25 and 250 professionals—growing faster than their larger counterparts. These compact centres, often backed by private equity and focused on innovation, are expanding at an annual rate of 15–20%, compared to the broader GCC segment’s average growth of […]

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Google Signs Major Office Lease in Gurugram’s Atrium Place
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Google Signs Major Office Lease in Gurugram’s Atrium Place

Google has signed one of the largest office space deals of 2025, leasing approximately 617,000 square feet at Atrium Place in Gurugram. The property, developed jointly by DLF and Hines, is located in the heart of the National Capital Region (NCR) and is considered a prime commercial destination. This move marks a significant step in […]

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Vedanta to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore in Odisha, Create 1 Lakh Jobs
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Vedanta to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore in Odisha, Create 1 Lakh Jobs

In a significant development for Odisha’s industrial sector, the Vedanta Group has announced an additional investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in the state. The announcement was made following a meeting between Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar. The investment is expected to create over one lakh […]

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Akasa Air Launches New Uniforms to Promote Unified Brand
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Akasa Air Launches New Uniforms to Promote Unified Brand

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has introduced new uniforms for its ground services personnel, marking a significant step in its effort to build a unified and employee-centric brand identity. Staff across engineering, cargo, security, and airport services departments will wear the redesigned uniforms. This rollout complements the airline’s existing design language for cabin crew and […]

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IT Industry battles GST grey zone, Nasscom raises concern
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IT Industry battles GST grey zone, Nasscom raises concern

India’s premier technology industry body, Nasscom, has raised a red flag over the Goods & Services Tax (GST) treatment of internal transactions between head offices and branches of IT companies. The association said that the current GST framework is creating artificial tax liabilities and compliance hurdles, even though such transactions are merely internal cost allocations […]

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Infosys Adds 14,203 Employees Over the Year
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Infosys Adds 14,203 Employees Over the Year

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has reported a year-on-year headcount increase of 14,203 employees, underscoring its continued focus on talent acquisition amid rising demand for digital services. The company added 8,203 employees in the second quarter of FY26 alone, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of workforce growth. This hiring momentum comes after a modest […]

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Infosys Adds 8,000 Employees; TCS Leads Workforce Reduction
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Infosys Adds 8,000 Employees; TCS Leads Workforce Reduction

India’s top five IT services companies—TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra—reported a combined net reduction of 1,606 employees in the September 2025 quarter, marking a sharp contrast to the 12,000 net additions recorded during the same period last year. The shift reflects a cautious hiring sentiment amid evolving business models, increased automation, and a […]

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