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Updated on: Jul 2026

Employment

SAP Internal Memo to Employees Hiring Curbs, Travel Freeze

Jul 4, 2026

OpenAI Honours Wipro-Owned Capco for Responsible AI and Innovation

Global management and technology consultancy Capco, a Wipro company, has received two major recognit...

Industry

Jul 3, 2026

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Over Japanese GCCs Now Operate in India. Heres Why

Japans ageing population is creating new opportunities for Indias technology and engineering workf...

Employment

Jul 3, 2026

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The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company

The recent allegations of child abuse at a corporate crche inside a Capgemini campus in Bengaluru h...

Editorial

Jul 3, 2026

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Employment

HCLTech Wins USD 1.14 Billion AI Deal, May Boost Tech Jobs

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has announced a strategic partnership with a Europe-headquartered Fortune Global 50 company, securing a contract worth USD 1.14 billion during its initial term. HCLTech has not disclosed the name of the customer. In its stock exchange filing. The engagement represents entirely new business for the company and will commence in July 2026, […]

Jul 3, 2026

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Cisco Announces a Big AI Move for 90,000 Employees

Cisco is set to roll out AI agents to all 90,000 employees starting in August, marking one of the biggest company-wide deployments of employee AI tools so far. The move is meant to help staff handle tasks faster, cut token usage, and improve cost control while keeping more of the system on Cisco’s own infrastructure. […]

Jul 2, 2026

Employment

Capgemini Shuts Bengaluru Daycare After Child Abuse Allegations

Capgemini in Bengaluru has temporarily shut its on-campus daycare facility at its HAL campus in Bengaluru after allegations of child abuse emerged. The incident came to light after CCTV footage, reportedly recorded inside the daycare, surfaced online and was shared with parents, leading to police complaints and an investigation. The videos allegedly showed caregivers physically […]

Jul 2, 2026

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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]

Jul 1, 2026

Industry

JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30

India’s IT services sector may take longer to recover than expected, according to a new report by JPMorgan. The firm now expects a strong recovery only by FY30, as artificial intelligence (AI), global uncertainty, and weak technology spending continue to affect the industry. AI and Global Uncertainty Keep Growth Low JPMorgan said India’s IT industry […]

Jun 30, 2026

Employment

India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs

India is on course to become a $7 trillion economy by the end of this decade, with the potential to double in size to nearly $14 trillion by the mid-2030s, according to India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The projection reflects the country’s long-term growth trajectory, driven by economic reforms, infrastructure development, […]

Jun 30, 2026

Employment

Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent

India’s industrial output grew 5.1% year-on-year in May, up from 4.9% in April, driven by strong manufacturing activity and higher electricity generation, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data. While the figures primarily measure industrial performance, they also provide valuable signals for the labour market, indicating continued demand for talent across manufacturing, […]

Jun 29, 2026

Industry

Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies

The Central government is planning a ₹5,000-crore scheme to help the steel industry adopt green technologies and reduce carbon emissions. The move is part of the government’s efforts to make steel production cleaner and support the industry’s transition to low-carbon manufacturing. The scheme is expected to provide financial support to steel manufacturers, especially smaller companies, […]

Jun 29, 2026

Employment

Accenture Cuts Growth Forecast: What It Means for Indian IT Companies and Hiring

Accenture has lowered the upper end of its revenue growth forecast for FY26, raising fresh concerns about the pace of recovery in the global IT services market. The company now expects revenue to grow 3% to 4% in local currency, compared with its earlier guidance of 3% to 5%. The revision comes as businesses continue […]

Jun 27, 2026

Industry

Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape

The much-awaited mega campus of Infosys in Noida is fast taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in North India. Located in Sector 85, the sprawling campus is expected to emerge as one of Infosys’ largest development centres in the region, reinforcing Noida’s growing stature as a leading technology and innovation […]

Jun 26, 2026

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HR Leaders Are Betting on Entry-Level Roles Despite Rapid AI Adoption

A new joint study by Cognizant and Pearson shows a decisive shift in how organizations view Entry-Level roles. Far from eliminating entry-level jobs, artificial intelligence is transforming them into new, higher-value roles centered on oversight, collaboration, and human judgment. Based on insights from 750 HR leaders across the United States, United Kingdom, and India, the […]

Jun 25, 2026

Industry

Deloitte Launches Agentic AI Network to Transform Audit Workflows

Deloitte has introduced a unified agentic intelligence network within its global audit and assurance platform, Deloitte Omnia. The initiative is a major step in embedding advanced artificial intelligence into audit workflows, aiming to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across its global practice. Agentic Intelligence in Audit Transformation The newly launched network brings together multiple AI […]

Jun 25, 2026