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Updated on: Jul 2026

Employment

IBM Places a Long-Term Bet on Early-Career Talent Amid AI-Led Layoffs

Jul 21, 2026

Hiring Surge in Indian IT Industry for Forward Deployed Engineers

As the Indian IT industry moves beyond AI pilots and begins deploying artificial intelligence AI s...

Employment

Jul 20, 2026

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AI Wont Replace Campus Hiring, Say LTM, TCS, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra Chiefs

In a reassuring message for students and job seekers, LTM CEO and Managing Director Venu Lambu has s...

Jul 18, 2026

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AICTE Opens Applications for Top AWS Cloud Internships

The All India Council for Technical Education AICTE has listed multiple AWS Amazon Web Services ...

Employment

Jul 18, 2026

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Employment

Synchrony Opens Its Largest Global Experience Centre in Hyderabad

Synchrony, a leading U.S.-based consumer financial services company, has inaugurated its largest Global Experience Centre in Hyderabad. Alongside the new facility, the company also unveiled a reimagined Innovation Station, reinforcing Hyderabad’s role as a strategic technology and innovation hub for its global operations. The new centre reinforces Synchrony’s investment in India’s talent, strengthening capabilities in […]

Jul 17, 2026Read Story

Employment

Wipro Adds 888 Employees in Q1 FY27 Despite Flat Profit Growth

Wipro reported a modest increase in its workforce during the first quarter of FY27, adding 888 employees sequentially and taking its total headcount to 243,044 as of June 30, 2026. The hiring momentum comes alongside stable attrition levels and a slight improvement in employee utilisation, indicating a measured approach to workforce management. The company also […]

Jul 16, 2026Read Story

Cognizant’s Next AI Bet? Hiring 1,500 U.S. College Graduates

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 1,500 college graduates across the United States by the end of 2026, reinforcing its investment in AI talent and the future of the American technology workforce. The hiring will span Cognizant’s core technology services business, its engineering subsidiary Belcan, and a newly launched Frontier Engineers program focused on enterprise […]

Jul 16, 2026Read Story

Employment

HCLTech Q1 FY27 Results: Fewer Employees, Higher Profits

HCLTech reported a decline in its workforce during the April–June quarter (Q1 FY27), even as it delivered strong financial results and maintained its full-year growth guidance. The company’s total headcount stood at 223,889 as of June 30, 2026, following a net reduction of 3,292 employees during the quarter. Alongside its quarterly results, HCLTech announced plans […]

Jul 14, 2026Read Story

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HDFC Bank Cut 3,343 Jobs—but That’s Only Half the Story

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has reported a reduction of 3,343 employees during FY26, signalling a shift in workforce strategy as the bank accelerates technology-led transformation. However, the country’s largest private sector lender has clarified that technology is not being deployed to replace employees but to enhance productivity and create opportunities for people […]

Jul 13, 2026Read Story

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Deloitte’s 50,000 Hiring Plan: Six Months Later, Expansion Appears on Track?

When Deloitte South Asia announced plans in January 2026 to hire 50,000 professionals in India, it marked one of the largest hiring commitments by a professional services firm. The announcement came at a time when several global technology companies were slowing recruitment and focusing on improving productivity through artificial intelligence (AI). Six months later, Deloitte […]

Jul 11, 2026Read Story

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Indian Railways Begins Hiring Process for 4,098 Technical Posts

Ministry of Indian Railways has approved the recruitment process for 4,098 technical posts across different railway zones. The hiring aims to fill critical vacancies in technical departments and strengthen safety across the Indian Railways network. The vacancies are spread across 35 technical categories. These include posts that are directly involved in railway operations, maintenance, inspection, […]

Jul 9, 2026Read Story

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DXC Opens One of Its Largest Global Delivery Centers in Bengaluru

DXC Technology has opened its new AI-first Customer Experience Center in Bengaluru, marking another step in its efforts to support businesses adopting artificial intelligence. The new facility is spread across 200,000 square feet and is one of the company’s largest delivery centers globally. The center has been created to give customers a space where they […]

Jul 8, 2026Read Story

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Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has maintained strong momentum in 2026, with multinational companies announcing new centres and expanding existing operations across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and the National Capital Region. The investments span technology, engineering, research and development (R&D), cybersecurity, finance, operations and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing India’s position as the preferred destination […]

Jul 7, 2026Read Story

Employment

Accenture Realigns Workforce Strategy for the Next Phase of AI Adoption

Accenture realigns its workforce strategy as enterprises take more time than expected to adopt artificial intelligence at scale. While demand for AI solutions continues to grow, the company says most businesses are still in the early stages of integrating AI into their operations. CEO Julie Sweet said many organisations have moved beyond testing AI, but […]

Jul 7, 2026Read Story

Employment

SBI Announces Hiring of 1,500 Probationary Officers This Year

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officers (POs) during the current financial year. According to the recruitment notification, the bank will fill 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies. The online application process is currently open and will close on July 8. SBI expects to complete the recruitment process […]

Jul 6, 2026Read Story

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AI is Creating a ‘Darwinian Moment’ for Employees, Says Palo Alto CEO

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing workplace expectations, and employees who fail to adapt risk being left behind, according to Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora. Speaking on the 20VC podcast, Nikesh described the current phase of AI adoption as a “Darwinian moment” for the workforce, saying companies are increasingly looking for employees who can effectively […]

Jul 4, 2026Read Story