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Updated on: Jul 2026

Employment

HCLTech Q FY Results Fewer Employees, Higher Profits

Jul 14, 2026

HDFC Bank Cut , Jobsbut Thats Only Half the Story

Indias largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has reported a reduction of , employees ...

Employment

Jul 13, 2026

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Microsoft Issues Clarification on Recent Layoffs, H-B Visa Claims

Microsoft has dismissed claims linking its recent layoffs to the H-B visa programme, clarifying tha...

Industry

Jul 13, 2026

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TCS Redraws Leadership Map to Win the Next Wave of AI Deals

Tata Consultancy Services TCS has announced its biggest leadership reshuffle in three years, reorg...

C-Suite Move

Jul 13, 2026

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Hiring

TCS to Build FDEs Team, Explore Acquisitions in AI and Cybersecurity

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is stepping up its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy by planning to build a team of up to 8,900 forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) while also evaluating acquisitions in AI, data security, and cybersecurity. The move signals the IT giant’s confidence that AI will create new business opportunities rather than diminish the traditional IT […]

Jul 12, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Cognizant has unveiled plans to ramp up its AI talent strategy

Cognizant is ramping up its artificial intelligence talent strategy, announcing plans to scale its frontier-certified engineers to 5,000 and frontier business operators to 10,000 as enterprises accelerate AI adoption. The company said its first batch of frontier-assessed and deployment-ready engineers will be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2026. It also plans to strengthen its […]

Jul 11, 2026

Employment

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, 2026

Industry

Cognizant Mentioned in Trump’s Major H-1B Fraud Probe

The Donald Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM employment visa programmes, signalling a tougher enforcement approach against suspected misuse of foreign worker hiring. The investigation was announced by Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said federal authorities have already issued multiple subpoenas as part of […]

Jul 11, 2026

Industry

TCS vs Accenture: Show Different Hiring Pace, Same Focus on AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Accenture have reported their latest quarterly results, showing that both companies continue to invest in talent and artificial intelligence despite global economic uncertainty. Although both companies remained committed to hiring, the pace and approach differed. TCS continued with a calibrated hiring strategy, while Accenture maintained relatively stronger workforce expansion. However, […]

Jul 10, 2026

Industry

TCS Hiring Picks Up in Q1 FY27 Despite Global Uncertainty

Today, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported its first quarter for FY27, a consolidated net profit of ₹13,349 crore for Q1 FY27, down 2.7% sequentially, mainly due to a one-time legal settlement of ₹668 crore. The reported profit was slightly below market estimates of ₹13,461 crore. However, the company exceeded revenue expectations, reporting ₹72,275 crore in […]

Jul 9, 2026

Employment

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, 2026

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, 2026

Industry

Nestle to Launch a New GCC in Hyderabad, Partners with Genpact

Nestle Business Solutions (NBS) on Monday said it will establish a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad in partnership with Genpact. Genpact will contribute process intelligence and expertise in data, AI and automation to help Nestle simplify, standardise and scale its business services. NBS is the shared-services arm of the Nestlé Group. Strategic Rationale […]

Jul 7, 2026

Industry

PwC India Launches New Centre in Bengaluru

PwC India has launched its Connected Cybersecurity Solutions Centre (CCSC) in Bengaluru to help organisations strengthen the security of connected technologies and digital systems. The Centre will support businesses in protecting smart factories, connected products, critical infrastructure and other technology environments from growing cyber threats. The facility has been set up as organisations across sectors […]

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

India’s IT Firms Brace for Sluggish Q1 FY27 amid AI Spending

India’s leading IT firms are expected to report another weak quarter, Q1 FY27, in July 2026 for the April-June period. With analysts forecasting subdued revenue growth amid cautious client spending, increasing investments in artificial intelligence (AI), and an uncertain global economic environment. According to a report by brokerage Systematix Research, the June quarter is likely […]

Jul 6, 2026

Compensation

Salary Gap Widens in India’s IT Sector- Report

The salary gap between top executives and employees has widened at several of India’s leading IT companies. The latest annual reports from major IT firms show that while CEOs received significant compensation increases during FY2025-26, most employees received salary hikes in the single-digit range. The trend comes at a time when the IT industry is […]

Jul 6, 2026