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Updated on: Aug 2026
Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27
Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results
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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results

India’s four largest IT services companies—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro—have announced their Q1 FY27 results, offering a clear view of the current state of the technology job market. While business performance varied across companies, the HR trends were largely similar. Hiring has become more measured, attrition has stabilized, and companies are placing greater emphasis on […]

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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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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers
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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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Tech Mahindra Employee Protests Over Alleged Termination in Hyd
Employment

Tech Mahindra Employee Protests Over Alleged Termination in Hyd

A former Tech Mahindra employee staged a protest outside the company’s Hyderabad campus, alleging that she was terminated after taking three days of leave to care for her ailing 11-year-old daughter. Employee Alleges Unfair Dismissal According to The Hindu, the employee, Bhavana, said she joined Tech Mahindra about four months ago. She alleged that she […]

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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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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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TCS, Wipro Resume New Town Campus Projects in Kolkata
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TCS, Wipro Resume New Town Campus Projects in Kolkata

Construction of the long-delayed campus projects of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro in New Town is set to resume after the West Bengal government cleared the developments following stringent safety inspections. Work had halted after the state government placed a temporary ban on the construction of commercial and residential structures of G+5 and above […]

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