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Updated on: Jul 2025

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RealSense by Intel Goes Solo Robotics, AI, and a New CEO

Jul 12, 2025

Microsoft Streamlines Sales Teams to Accelerate Copilot Adoption

Microsoft has announced a major overhaul that replaces thousands of traditional sales specialists wi...

Employment

Jul 12, 2025

Latest news: Microsoft Streamlines Sales Teams to Accelerate Copilot Adoption - SightsIn Plus

TCS Stumbles Early in FYCan AI Save the Day?

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, is facing a challenging start to ...

Industry

Jul 12, 2025

Latest news: TCS Stumbles Early in FYCan AI Save the Day? - SightsIn Plus

Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push

Coforge Ltd., Indias seventh-largest IT services firm, is adopting a client-embedded consulting mod...

Industry

Jul 11, 2025

Latest news: Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push - SightsIn Plus

Compensation

No Decision Yet on TCS Salary Hikes, Says CHRO Milind Lakkad

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has officially confirmed that employee salary hikes remain on hold due to persistent global market volatility. The announcement was made by Chief Human Resources Officer Milind Lakkad following the company’s Q1 FY26 earnings report, reinforcing a cautious approach to compensation amid economic headwinds. Milind stated, “We […]

Jul 11, 2025

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TCS Adds 6,071 Employees in Q1, Strengthens AI Talent Base

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a 5.98% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit for Q1 FY26, reaching ₹12,760 crore, up from ₹12,040 crore in Q1 FY25. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, profit rose 4.38%, compared to ₹12,224 crore in Q4 FY25. Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹63,437 crore, marking a 1.3% YoY growth, but […]

Jul 10, 2025

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VinFast Inducts 200 Employees, Eyes 3,500 Jobs in Tamil Nadu

VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, has officially inducted its first cohort of 200 employees for its upcoming EV plant in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s Asia expansion strategy and its commitment to building a robust, inclusive, and future-ready manufacturing ecosystem. The […]

Jul 10, 2025

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Why Sudden Infosys Campaign Don’t Work Over 9.15 Hours Daily?

Infosys has started sending warning emails to employees who work beyond 9 hours and 15 minutes daily. This change comes after the company introduced a tracking system to watch work hours more closely, especially for those working from home. The system sends alerts to employees who go past the allowed limit. An Infosys employee told […]

Jul 10, 2025

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TCS Launches GenAI Pathway for Students Through goIT Program

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out a new Generative AI pathway aimed at students aged 18 and above. This is part of its go Innovate Together (goIT) program, which helps young people understand digital tools and career options. The new offering introduces students to Generative AI, how it works, the tools involved, and ethical […]

Jul 9, 2025

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Tata Power Launches Green Energy Skilling Centre in Delhi

Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) has inaugurated a Green Energy Skilling Centre at Rohini, Delhi. The centre will offer specialized training in renewable energy technologies such as Solar PV Systems, Energy Storage, Pumped Hydro Storage, and Electrical Safety. These efforts align with India’s national goals for sustainable development and energy security. The launch event […]

Jul 9, 2025

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India’s Sunrise Sectors Drive Apprenticeship Boom in FY2025

India’s apprenticeship ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the rapid expansion of sunrise sectors that are reshaping the future of work. According to the latest Apprenticeship Outlook Report (Q1 FY2024–25) by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, the Net Apprenticeship Outlook (NAO) has surged to 76%, marking an 8% increase from the previous quarter. This unprecedented […]

Jul 8, 2025

Employment

Infosys Sends Warning Emails to Staff Exceeding Daily Work Limits

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has rolled out a new internal policy aimed at curbing excessive work hours among its 323,500 employees. The company has begun sending automated warning emails to staff who consistently work more than 9 hours and 15 minutes a day, particularly during remote work periods. The alerts are part of […]

Jul 8, 2025

Compensation

TCS Faces Employee Discontent Over Attendance-Linked Bonus

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing growing employee dissatisfaction following changes to its Quarterly Performance Bonus (QPB) policy. The revised framework links bonus eligibility to physical office attendance, prompting concerns about fairness, transparency, and alignment with evolving work models. The policy update, implemented via the company’s internal HR portal, stipulates […]

Jul 7, 2025

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens New City Office in Maharashtra

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has inaugurated a new city office in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (CSN), Maharashtra. The 7,000 sq. ft. facility is located at ABC EAST beside Prozone Mall in Chikalthana. It will function as a regional hub for operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem development. The inauguration was led by Masakazu Yoshimura, Chairman, MD […]

Jul 5, 2025

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Good Glamm CEO Apologizes as Startup Faces Salary Crisis

Darpan Sanghvi, Founder and CEO of The Good Glamm Group, issued a formal apology to employees and stakeholders as the once high-flying content-to-commerce unicorn grapples with a severe funds crunch, unpaid salaries, and mounting operational disruptions. The apology, posted on LinkedIn and later deleted, comes amid growing unrest among current and former employees, many of […]

Jul 5, 2025

Employment

Is the Bench Breaking? What TCS Policy Means for IT Talent

In a timely and thought-provoking conversation between Usha Chirayil, Senior Director–HR at Reflections Info Systems, and Romesh Srivastava, Editor-in-Chief of SightsIn Plus, the recent overhaul of bench policies in India’s IT services sector came into focus—specifically the changes introduced by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in June 2025. With a sharper emphasis on productivity and employability, […]

Jul 3, 2025