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Updated on: Jul 2026
Over 100 Japanese GCCs Now Operate in India. Here’s Why
Employment

Over 100 Japanese GCCs Now Operate in India. Here’s Why

Japan’s ageing population is creating new opportunities for India’s technology and engineering workforce across the country. According to Deloitte’s report, India’s Strategic GCC Play for Japanese Enterprises, more Japanese companies are setting up Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India to address talent shortages, support digital transformation and strengthen their engineering capabilities. Japan is currently the […]

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The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company
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The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company

The recent allegations of child abuse at a corporate crèche inside a Capgemini campus in Bengaluru have once again raised serious questions about the safety of workplace childcare facilities. The company has temporarily closed the daycare centre and ended its engagement with the service provider while investigations continue. While the facts of the case are […]

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HCLTech Wins USD 1.14 Billion AI Deal, May Boost Tech Jobs
Employment

HCLTech Wins USD 1.14 Billion AI Deal, May Boost Tech Jobs

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has announced a strategic partnership with a Europe-headquartered Fortune Global 50 company, securing a contract worth USD 1.14 billion during its initial term. HCLTech has not disclosed the name of the customer. In its stock exchange filing. The engagement represents entirely new business for the company and will commence in July 2026, […]

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Cisco Announces a Big AI Move for 90,000 Employees
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Cisco Announces a Big AI Move for 90,000 Employees

Cisco is set to roll out AI agents to all 90,000 employees starting in August, marking one of the biggest company-wide deployments of employee AI tools so far. The move is meant to help staff handle tasks faster, cut token usage, and improve cost control while keeping more of the system on Cisco’s own infrastructure. […]

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Capgemini Shuts Bengaluru Daycare After Child Abuse Allegations
Employment

Capgemini Shuts Bengaluru Daycare After Child Abuse Allegations

Capgemini in Bengaluru has temporarily shut its on-campus daycare facility at its HAL campus in Bengaluru after allegations of child abuse emerged. The incident came to light after CCTV footage, reportedly recorded inside the daycare, surfaced online and was shared with parents, leading to police complaints and an investigation. The videos allegedly showed caregivers physically […]

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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year
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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]

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JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30
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JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30

India’s IT services sector may take longer to recover than expected, according to a new report by JPMorgan. The firm now expects a strong recovery only by FY30, as artificial intelligence (AI), global uncertainty, and weak technology spending continue to affect the industry. AI and Global Uncertainty Keep Growth Low JPMorgan said India’s IT industry […]

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India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs
Employment

India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs

India is on course to become a $7 trillion economy by the end of this decade, with the potential to double in size to nearly $14 trillion by the mid-2030s, according to India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The projection reflects the country’s long-term growth trajectory, driven by economic reforms, infrastructure development, […]

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Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent
Employment

Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent

India’s industrial output grew 5.1% year-on-year in May, up from 4.9% in April, driven by strong manufacturing activity and higher electricity generation, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data. While the figures primarily measure industrial performance, they also provide valuable signals for the labour market, indicating continued demand for talent across manufacturing, […]

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Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies
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Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies

The Central government is planning a ₹5,000-crore scheme to help the steel industry adopt green technologies and reduce carbon emissions. The move is part of the government’s efforts to make steel production cleaner and support the industry’s transition to low-carbon manufacturing. The scheme is expected to provide financial support to steel manufacturers, especially smaller companies, […]

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Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape
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Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape

The much-awaited mega campus of Infosys in Noida is fast taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in North India. Located in Sector 85, the sprawling campus is expected to emerge as one of Infosys’ largest development centres in the region, reinforcing Noida’s growing stature as a leading technology and innovation […]

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