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Updated on: Jul 2025

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Wipro QFY Results Profit Climbs , Hiring Slows

Jul 19, 2025

TCS Employees Face Layoff Fears with -Day Bench Policy

As Tata Consultancy Services TCS wraps up the first -day cycle of its newly implemented benching...

Employment

Jul 17, 2025

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IBM Has Launched Agentic AI Innovation Centre in Bengaluru

IBM has launched a new Agentic AI Innovation Centre at its Bengaluru office on July . This space i...

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Jul 17, 2025

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Mark Zuckerberg Says Metas AI Talent Isnt Chasing Paychecks

In a candid interview with The Information, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed the notion that top A...

Compensation

Jul 17, 2025

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Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry to Empower Enterprises

Cognizant Technology Solutions has officially launched Agent Foundry, a comprehensive framework designed to help enterprises design, deploy, and scale autonomous AI agents across business functions. This marks a significant leap in enterprise AI adoption, moving beyond experimental pilots to production-grade agentic systems that can think, act, and learn within complex workflows. Agent Foundry is platform-agnostic, […]

Jul 16, 2025

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Pidilite Partners with 600+ ITIs to Skill Over One Lakh Youth

Pidilite Industries, the maker of Fevicol and Dr. Fixit, has partnered with over 600 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Pidilite aims to equip young Indians with hands-on vocational skills and future-ready knowledge. It aligns with the country’s broader vision of inclusive growth and sustainable infrastructure. Pidilite has already trained […]

Jul 16, 2025

Compensation

TCS Pays 100% Variable Bonus to 70% of Staff

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced a 100% payout of Quarterly Variable Allowance (QVA) to over 70% of its workforce for the April–June quarter (Q1 FY26). This marks the second consecutive quarter of full QVA disbursement, reinforcing the company’s commitment to employee recognition despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. According to […]

Jul 15, 2025

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HCLTech Prioritizes GenAI Talent as Headcount Slides in Q1

HCLTech reported its Q1 FY26 results with mixed signals. The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹3,843 crore, marking a 9.7% decline YoY from ₹4,257 crore in Q1 FY25, and a 10.7% drop QoQ from ₹4,307 crore in Q4 FY25. The decline was attributed to lower utilization, client-specific ramp-downs, and a one-time impact from […]

Jul 15, 2025

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Flipkart Rewards Staff with $50M Stock Buyback, Eyes 2026 IPO

Flipkart has launched a $50 million employee stock buyback program, potentially benefiting 7,000 to 7,500 staff members. The announcement comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant gears up for a potential IPO filing in 2026, and prepares for its flagship Big Billion Days sale later this year. The buyback will allow eligible employees to liquidate up […]

Jul 14, 2025

Compensation

TCS to Retain Talent, Go Slow on Hiring as Wage Hikes Loom

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering wage hikes for its 600,000+ employees, despite macroeconomic headwinds and margin pressures. Speaking after the release of the Q1 FY26 results, Chief Financial Officer Samir Seksaria emphasized that employee compensation remains a top priority, stating, “My priority is getting back […]

Jul 14, 2025

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

Intel Corporation has officially spun off its AI-powered robotics and biometric division into a standalone company named RealSense. The announcement follows 500 job cuts, affecting 15–20% of Intel’s factory workforce, as the chipmaker restructures to regain footing in the competitive AI landscape. Nadav Orbach, formerly Intel’s VP for incubation and disruptive innovation, will lead RealSense […]

Jul 12, 2025

Employment

Microsoft Streamlines Sales Teams to Accelerate Copilot Adoption

Microsoft has announced a major overhaul that replaces thousands of traditional sales specialists with technically skilled “solutions engineers”. This strategic pivot is part of the company’s broader ambition to become the “Frontier AI Firm”, as outlined in an internal memo by Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff. The move coincides with 9,000 job cuts, representing nearly […]

Jul 12, 2025

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TCS Stumbles Early in FY26—Can AI Save the Day?

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing a challenging start to FY26, with its Q1 performance falling short of analyst expectations. The company reported a 0.6% sequential decline in revenue to $7.42 billion, largely due to the ramp-down of its BSNL deal, which accounted for 2.8% of the 3.3% constant currency […]

Jul 12, 2025

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Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push

Coforge Ltd., India’s seventh-largest IT services firm, is adopting a client-embedded consulting model—a strategy long employed by industry giants Cognizant and Infosys. The company is placing business consultants directly at client sites, aiming to proactively shape opportunities rather than waiting for formal RFPs. This approach marks a significant evolution in Coforge’s delivery model, positioning it […]

Jul 11, 2025

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