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Updated on: Jul 2026
Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent
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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, […]

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

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

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

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Deloitte Launches Agentic AI Network to Transform Audit Workflows
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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 […]

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Tech Mahindra Joins Accenture, TCS in Betting Big on Hyderabad
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Tech Mahindra Joins Accenture, TCS in Betting Big on Hyderabad

Tech Mahindra has leased nearly 4 lakh square feet of premium office space in Hyderabad’s fast-growing Kondapur commercial district, reinforcing the city’s position as one of India’s leading technology and Global Capability Centre (GCC) hubs. According to property registration documents reviewed by CRE Matrix, the IT services major has signed a 10-year lease agreement for […]

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Accenture to Launch New Hyderabad Campus with 10.16 Lakh Sq Ft Office Lease
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Accenture to Launch New Hyderabad Campus with 10.16 Lakh Sq Ft Office Lease

Accenture has leased approximately 10.16 lakh sq ft of commercial office space in Hyderabad’s Kondapur area in a 10-year agreement valued at over ₹1,000 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The transaction marks one of the largest office leasing deals in the city’s recent commercial real estate history. The leased space […]

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TCS Opens Oracle AI Lab in Kolkata, What It Means for Jobs in India?
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TCS Opens Oracle AI Lab in Kolkata, What It Means for Jobs in India?

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched India’s first Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Center of Excellence (CoE) in Kolkata, marking a significant milestone in the country’s enterprise AI and cloud transformation journey. The initiative, developed in partnership with Oracle, is designed to help enterprises modernize their data systems and accelerate the adoption of artificial […]

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TCS Wins Elopak IT Deal, Cautious Hiring- 25,000 Fresher Offers for FY27
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TCS Wins Elopak IT Deal, Cautious Hiring- 25,000 Fresher Offers for FY27

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has secured a multi-year strategic IT partnership with Elopak ASA, however, reiterating a cautious hiring stance for FY27 amid a still-evolving global demand environment. Under the agreement, TCS will serve as Elopak’s strategic IT partner, leading the transformation and management of its global IT operations. The […]

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L&T Bags ₹18,600 Crore Contracts with Tamil Nadu, To Create 8,200 Jobs
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L&T Bags ₹18,600 Crore Contracts with Tamil Nadu, To Create 8,200 Jobs

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹18,600 crore with the Government of Tamil Nadu to develop three major industrial projects across the state. The agreement is expected to generate around 8,200 direct employment opportunities, strengthening the state’s push for large-scale industrial expansion. The MoU was signed in […]

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Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations
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Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations

Cognizant has announced the launch of its new Physical AI Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), designed to help companies use artificial intelligence across physical operations such as factories, warehouses, transportation systems, energy networks, and healthcare facilities. The platform is built on the company’s Cognizant Intelligence Spine, which connects different physical systems including industrial sensors, IoT devices, automation equipment, […]

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