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Updated on: Jan 2026
IT Hiring Holds Up in FY26 Despite TCS Job Cuts and Global Uncertainty
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IT Hiring Holds Up in FY26 Despite TCS Job Cuts and Global Uncertainty

Hiring trends among India’s largest IT services companies remain resilient in the current financial year, even as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) continues its large-scale restructuring exercise. Data compiled by media reports shows that the top six IT firms together shed fewer than 1,500 jobs on a net basis in the first nine months of FY26, […]

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Infosys Requests WFH Power Bills to Meet Net-Zero Goals
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Infosys Requests WFH Power Bills to Meet Net-Zero Goals

Indian IT giant Infosys has requested its remote-working employees to voluntarily share their home electricity consumption data. This initiative is part of the company’s ambitious strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes of operations by 2040, a goal that increasingly depends on accurately measuring the “invisible” carbon footprint of its distributed workforce. The […]

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Assam CM Unveils AI-Ready Workforce Strategy
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Assam CM Unveils AI-Ready Workforce Strategy

Marking a historic milestone, Assam made its debut at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2026. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma utilized the global platform to position the state’s young demographic as a primary driver. He believes this group will lead the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation sectors. […]

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L’Oréal GCC in Hyderabad to Create 2,000 Tech Jobs by 2030
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L’Oréal GCC in Hyderabad to Create 2,000 Tech Jobs by 2030

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has announced a massive investment of ₹3,500 crore (€350 million) to establish its first-of-its-kind, AI-powered Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. The announcement was made on January 21, 2026, following a high-level meeting at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos between L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus and a Telangana delegation led by Chief Minister A. […]

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Maruti Suzuki to Create 12,000 Jobs in Gujarat
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Maruti Suzuki to Create 12,000 Jobs in Gujarat

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has formalized a massive expansion plan in Gujarat, committing an investment of ₹35,000 crore to establish a new greenfield manufacturing facility. Officials finalized the announcement during an investment letter handover ceremony in Gandhinagar. This event sent the automaker’s shares climbing nearly 2% on Monday as investors cheered the long-term growth roadmap. A […]

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Goldman Sachs Outlines the High Cost of AI Efficiency
Employment

Goldman Sachs Outlines the High Cost of AI Efficiency

Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning regarding the global labor market, estimating that Artificial Intelligence could eventually automate up to 25% of all work hours across the global economy. In a comprehensive research report, the investment bank’s analysts detailed a transformative shift in the nature of employment, projecting that the AI transition will lead […]

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Nano GCCs Pivot to Long-Term Talent Roadmaps
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Nano GCCs Pivot to Long-Term Talent Roadmaps

A stark divergence has emerged in India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem, where the “Nano GCCs” model is redefining the relationship between corporate structure and employee loyalty. New industry data reveals that while mass-scale centers struggle with market volatility, Nano GCCs—compact hubs of 20 to 150 specialists—are achieving retention rates as high as 88% by utilizing clearly […]

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Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years
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Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years

In a move that marks the end of a long-standing corporate era, Microsoft has announced the permanent closure of its internal employee libraries. The decision to shutter the Microsoft Library—a fixture of the company’s culture since the 1980s—signals a definitive shift toward digital-first resources and the aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning. The […]

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Wipro Trims FY26 Graduate Intake by 30% Following Low Q3
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Wipro Trims FY26 Graduate Intake by 30% Following Low Q3

IT major Wipro has significantly scaled back its fresher recruitment plans for the current fiscal year. Following its third-quarter earnings announcement on January 16, 2026, the company revised its graduate hiring target to 7,500–8,000, a sharp decrease from the initial guidance of 10,000–12,000. The Q3 Impact and Muted Intake The revision comes on the heels of […]

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TCS Headcount Contraction Drags Indian IT Net Hiring
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TCS Headcount Contraction Drags Indian IT Net Hiring

India’s top-tier IT sector has hit a historic low in workforce expansion, as the combined net hiring for the “Big 5” firms—TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra—stagnated at a staggering 17 employees for the first nine months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This near-zero growth marks a dramatic shift from the hyper-hiring era and reflects a […]

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Wipro Q3 FY26: 12,000 Freshers in FY26; Attrition Falls to 14.2%
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Wipro Q3 FY26: 12,000 Freshers in FY26; Attrition Falls to 14.2%

Wipro Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26) on January 16, 2026. While the company achieved its best operating margin in years, its net profit faced a sharp decline due to the one-time impact of India’s new Labor Codes. Wipro Q3 FY26: Financial Results: A Tale of […]

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Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3
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Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3

India’s top IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech—have reported a massive combined financial hit exceeding ₹4,370 crore in the third quarter of FY26. This significant expenditure, booked as a one-time exceptional charge, stems from the nationwide implementation of India’s new labor codes in November 2025. TCS, HCLTech, Infosys Impacted: The ₹4,373 Crore Breakdown The […]

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