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Updated on: Oct 2025

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Infosys Q FY Balanced Growth, Expands Lateral Hiring

Oct 16, 2025

TCS CHRO on Layoffs No Targets, Evaluations Will Continue

Tata Consultancy Services TCS has addressed growing speculation around potential layoffs, with Chi...

Industry

Oct 15, 2025

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Appraisal Season Begins at Infosys, Raises Expected in

Infosys has officially launched its annual performance appraisal cycle for the fiscal year ending Se...

Compensation

Oct 15, 2025

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TCS to Retrain , Employees Yearly Amid AI Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services TCS plans to retrain about , employees every yearnearly one-sixth...

Employment

Oct 15, 2025

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HCLTech Q2 FY26: Adds 3,489 Employees, Boosts AI Revenue

HCLTech has released its financial results for the second quarter of FY26, showing notable improvements across revenue, employee headcount, and strategic partnerships. The company’s performance reflects its continued focus on digital transformation, AI-led services, and talent expansion, especially in contrast to Q1 FY26 and Q2 FY25. Financial Performance: Steady Growth and Margin Recovery HCLTech reported […]

Oct 14, 2025

Hiring

TCS CEO Confirms Shift Toward Local Hiring in the US

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is recalibrating its hiring strategy in the United States by significantly reducing its reliance on H-1B visa holders. CEO K Krithivasan confirmed that the company has deployed fewer than the approved number of H-1B staff this financial year and will not pursue new H-1B hires in […]

Oct 13, 2025

Hiring

GCCs to Create 500,000 Jobs in India by 2026

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are experiencing a sharp rise in hiring activity in 2025, driven by their evolving role from support hubs to strategic innovation centers. With over 1,600 GCCs currently operating in India and projections suggesting this number could reach 2,200 by 2030, the sector is poised to generate more than 500,000 […]

Oct 11, 2025

Hiring

Tide to Boost India Workforce to 2,300 with New Hiring Plan

UK-based business banking platform Tide has announced a significant expansion of its India operations, committing £500 million (approximately ₹6,000 crore) over the next five years starting in 2026. The company also plans to create over 800 new jobs in India within the next 12 months, reinforcing its long-term strategy to position India as a central […]

Oct 11, 2025

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Silent Layoffs Displace 50,000 Tech Workers in 2025

India’s technology sector is witnessing a quiet but significant churn in 2025, as “silent layoffs” continue to displace thousands of workers across major IT firms. Unlike formal mass terminations, these layoffs are often informal, unannounced, and executed through internal pressure tactics—such as nudging employees to resign or seek roles elsewhere. Industry estimates suggest that over […]

Oct 11, 2025

Compensation

TCS Confirms 100% Variable Pay for Junior Employees

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced a full 100% payout of its quarterly variable allowance (QVA) to junior employees for the second quarter of FY 2025–26. The move comes amid cautious optimism in the IT sector and is seen as a signal of TCS’s commitment to retaining talent and maintaining […]

Oct 11, 2025

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Google Flags Over 100 Victims in Oracle-Linked Cyberattack

Google has issued a warning that more than 100 organizations may have been compromised in a large-scale hacking campaign linked to the CL0P ransomware group. The cyberattack targeted Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a widely used enterprise resource planning platform, and resulted in the theft of significant volumes of customer data. Experts have described the breach, which […]

Oct 10, 2025

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Bira 91 Faces Internal Revolt as Employees Call for CEO Exit

Over 250 employees of B9 Beverages, the company behind Bira 91 craft beer, have submitted a formal petition to the board and key investors demanding a leadership change. The plea specifically calls for the removal of founder and CEO Ankur Jain from the company’s management, citing serious concerns around corporate governance, financial transparency, and delayed […]

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