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Updated on: Oct 2023
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech headcount crashed by over 20,000
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TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech headcount crashed by over 20,000

The hiring slowdown was always predicted TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech announced their Q2FY24 results showing headcount reduction of 21177. An IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) workforce stood at 608,985 as of September 30, reported a dip of 6333 employees. TCS’s employee base continues to be very diverse, with 35.8% women and 152 nationalities. […]

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Volkswagen India opens ‘all-women operated store’ in Ahmedabad
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Volkswagen India opens ‘all-women operated store’ in Ahmedabad

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India announces that the City Store SP Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat would be it’s 2nd ‘All-Women operated City Store’. Following the successful launch of the first store in Coimbatore, Volkswagen India in partnership with Automark Group has expanded this initiative to the state of Gujarat. At Volkswagen India, ‘People’ are one of the key strategic pillars. The brand focuses […]

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IIT-M to offer training to freshers in AI/ML and Generative AI
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IIT-M to offer training to freshers in AI/ML and Generative AI

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with start-ups for various strategic initiatives in emerging technologies. The key aspects of this collaboration include: Those interested in taking up courses offered through these collaborations can register through the following link: https://digitalskills.pravartak.org.in/ Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Start-ups must become […]

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TCS sacks 16 employees, bars six vendors in recruitment scam
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TCS sacks 16 employees, bars six vendors in recruitment scam

An IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, TCS has sacked 16 employees and barred six vendors in connection with a recruitment scam. According to Business Standard report the company said in a statement, “Our investigation found 19 employees to be involved 16 employees have been separated from the company for code of conduct violations, […]

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Coca-Cola India to Launch Retailer Skill Development Program
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Coca-Cola India to Launch Retailer Skill Development Program

To empower the retailer community in the states of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), announced a partnership with Coca-Cola India to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India Mission. The program is being piloted […]

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Hexaware Technologies announces new office in Dehradun
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Hexaware Technologies announces new office in Dehradun

Hexaware Technologies, a leading global IT services and solutions company, launched its new office in Dehradun. The office was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami. Adding this all-new center to its global delivery network will bolster the brand’s capabilities to deliver cutting-edge Digital IT services to its customers across sectors and geographies. This launch comes as a part of Hexaware’s shift in […]

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HCLTech plans to hire 10,000 freshers this year
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HCLTech plans to hire 10,000 freshers this year

An Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company, HCLTech plans to hire 10,000 freshers this year. Ramachandran Sundararajan, chief people officer, HCLTech said, “Usually the July-September quarter has the highest intake.” “We will close the year with about 10,000. Whatever we did in H1 will do equal in numbers in H2,” Ramachandran Sundararajan added. […]

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TCS is inviting applications for CodeVita Programming Competition
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TCS is inviting applications for CodeVita Programming Competition

A global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is inviting applications for CodeVita – the World’s Largest Programming Competition is back with its 11th season. The company said on its page, “Get ready to unlock the world of programming excitement with CodeVita! It’s more than just a contest; […]

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IIT Madras to train youth in coding free of cost; Apply
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IIT Madras to train youth in coding free of cost; Apply

IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad-incubated company GUVI have launched an initiative to train one lakh engineering students in Tamil Nadu. Arun Prakash M, Founder and CEO, GUVI said, “NM-TNcpl is a milestone in our journey to empower the youth of Tamil Nadu and beyond. I have always believed in the transformative power of technology and […]

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HCLFoundation to skill Indian youth in manufacturing industry
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HCLFoundation to skill Indian youth in manufacturing industry

HCLFoundation, which delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Stanley Black & Decker, a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor powered equipment, to skill youth in India to make them employable in the manufacturing industry. Stanley Black & Decker will establish training and development […]

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Google, TCS, Amazon stand for employees amid Israel-Hamas war
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Google, TCS, Amazon stand for employees amid Israel-Hamas war

Amid the Israel-Hamas War, companies including Google, TCS, Amazon, and Microsoft have come forward to stand for their employees. Find Below are steps that companies have taken for the employees: Amazon Andy Jassy, President and CEO at Amazon said amid the Israel-Hamas war, “The attacks against civilians in Israel are shocking and painful to watch. I […]

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TCS boasts over 100,000 strong Gen-AI ready workforce
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TCS boasts over 100,000 strong Gen-AI ready workforce

IT services giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Gen-AI ready workforce was over 100,000 strong at the end of the September quarter of the fiscal. The company is proactively hiring bright freshers and investing in training them with the right skills is paying off. Additionally, it has reported a dip of 6,333 employees. N Ganapathy Subramaniam, […]

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