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Updated on: Aug 2026
HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People
Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People

Global banking major HSBC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations, announcing plans to recruit over 200 professionals in Singapore to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and wealth management business. The recruitment drive includes more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth relationship managers, expanding two strategic pillars central to the lender’s Asian growth strategy. […]

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Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27
Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results
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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results

India’s four largest IT services companies—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro—have announced their Q1 FY27 results, offering a clear view of the current state of the technology job market. While business performance varied across companies, the HR trends were largely similar. Hiring has become more measured, attrition has stabilized, and companies are placing greater emphasis on […]

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Infosys Fined €175,000 in France Over Working Hours Records
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Infosys Fined €175,000 in France Over Working Hours Records

Infosys has been fined €175,000 (approximately $205,000) by French labour authorities over non-compliance with the country’s regulations governing employee working time records. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing, stating that the penalty is not expected to have any material impact on its financial position or operations. The order was issued by the […]

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JPMorgan to Hire 1,000 People in India Global Capability Centre
Employment

JPMorgan to Hire 1,000 People in India Global Capability Centre

JPMorgan Chase is planning to hire around 1,000 technology professionals at its India Global Capability Centre (GCC). The hiring comes at a time when the bank says artificial intelligence (AI) has reduced staffing requirements by 30% to 40% in some functions, showing how AI is changing the type of talent companies need. The recruitment will […]

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HCLTech to Open Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar, Create 5,000 Jobs
Employment

HCLTech to Open Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar, Create 5,000 Jobs

HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to establish a Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar. The new facility will focus on developing and delivering AI-led digital solutions for global enterprises and will strengthen the company’s presence in eastern India. The Technology Center will complement HCLTech’s proposed AI Data Center […]

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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers
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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers

Infosys will begin rolling out salary hikes for employees from October 2026, with the increment cycle spread across three phases ending in January 2027, CEO Salil Parekh said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings press conference. The company did not disclose the percentage of salary increases. Parekh said most employees will receive their revised salaries […]

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TCS Shifts Delhi Employees to NCR Offices Amid Protest Disruptions
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TCS Shifts Delhi Employees to NCR Offices Amid Protest Disruptions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has temporarily asked employees working from its Delhi campus at the PTI Building to report to its Noida or Gurugram offices on July 23 and 24, following disruptions caused by ongoing protests in central Delhi. According to an internal advisory, TCS implemented contingency measures to ensure employee safety and business continuity […]

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L&T Bags Mega EPC Orders, Creating New Industrial Job Opportunities
Employment

L&T Bags Mega EPC Orders, Creating New Industrial Job Opportunities

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured multiple engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts valued between ₹5,000 crore and ₹10,000 crore in the metals and minerals sector, reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading infrastructure and industrial engineering companies. The projects, awarded by leading public and private sector enterprises, span iron ore handling, steel plant […]

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Cognizant, TCS and HCLTech Mega Deals Could Boost Hiring Outlook
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Cognizant, TCS and HCLTech Mega Deals Could Boost Hiring Outlook

Cognizant has secured a multi-million-dollar technology services contract from US-based health insurer Centene. According to a person familiar with the development, the contract is valued at around $500 million. Centene is an existing Cognizant client, and the new agreement will see the IT services company leverage its TriZetto healthcare platform to manage high-volume medical billing, […]

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TCS, Wipro Resume New Town Campus Projects in Kolkata
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TCS, Wipro Resume New Town Campus Projects in Kolkata

Construction of the long-delayed campus projects of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro in New Town is set to resume after the West Bengal government cleared the developments following stringent safety inspections. Work had halted after the state government placed a temporary ban on the construction of commercial and residential structures of G+5 and above […]

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