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Updated on: Oct 2026
Oracle Expects Positive Cash Flow in FY2028 as AI Spending Peaks
AI

Oracle Expects Positive Cash Flow in FY2028 as AI Spending Peaks

Oracle expects its free cash flow to turn positive in the second half of fiscal 2028 and exceed $30 billion in fiscal 2029, as the company plans to reduce spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. The company announced the outlook at its investor day on October 28, 2026. Oracle also said it would […]

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HCLTech Launches Nano GCC Model With AWS to Expand AI Operations
AI

HCLTech Launches Nano GCC Model With AWS to Expand AI Operations

HCLTech has launched an AI-powered nano Global Capability Centre (GCC) offering in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at helping enterprises move artificial intelligence (AI) projects from pilot stages to business operations through smaller, focused teams. Announced on October 28, 2026, the offering is part of HCLTech’s GCC 360 solution suite. It combines the […]

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Centre Hikes Dearness Allowance to 63% for Central Government Pensioners
Compensation

Centre Hikes Dearness Allowance to 63% for Central Government Pensioners

The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% rise in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising the rates from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension, respectively. The revised rates will be effective from 1 July 2026. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by […]

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Accenture Acquires Sagacity, Adds Over 140 Employees in UK and Ireland
AI

Accenture Acquires Sagacity, Adds Over 140 Employees in UK and Ireland

Accenture has acquired Sagacity, a UK-based data and customer intelligence company, to expand its artificial intelligence (AI), data and customer operations capabilities in the UK and Ireland. The acquisition will add more than 140 professionals to Accenture Song, the company’s business focused on customer experience and related services. The financial details of the acquisition have […]

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Noel Tata to Step Down from Six Tata Group Boards on November 12
Movement

Noel Tata to Step Down from Six Tata Group Boards on November 12

Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts, is set to step down from the boards of six Tata Group companies on November 12, 2026, when he turns 70. He will continue as a nominee director on the board of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. The move follows the Tata Group’s retirement norms […]

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Adani Group Appoints Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer – PVC Business
Appointments

Adani Group Appoints Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer – PVC Business

Adani Group has appointed Dharmendra Bhalani as Chief People Officer to lead human resources for its PVC business. In his new role, Dharmendra will lead enterprise-wide HR for the PVC business, which is in the greenfield project execution phase and moving towards commissioning and operations and maintenance (O&M). The project involves an investment of ₹26,401 […]

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HCLTech Completes €9 Million Acquisition of Croatia-Based Robotiq.ai
Merger & Acquisition

HCLTech Completes €9 Million Acquisition of Croatia-Based Robotiq.ai

HCLTech has completed its acquisition of Croatia-based enterprise automation company Robotiq.ai for an announced enterprise value of €9 million, strengthening its software business HCLSoftware’s capabilities in robotic process automation (RPA) and agentic artificial intelligence (AI). According to HCLTech’s regulatory filing dated October 26, 2026, the acquisition of 100% of Robotic Process Automation d.o.o., which operates […]

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Noel Tata Challenges Chandrasekaran’s Reappointment as Tata Sons Chairman
Movement

Noel Tata Challenges Chandrasekaran’s Reappointment as Tata Sons Chairman

Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata has challenged the validity of Tata Sons’ board resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five-year term, alleging procedural lapses, disputed voting requirements and possible conflict-of-interest concerns. In a letter dated October 26, he sought records of the September 17 board meeting and questioned whether the resolution […]

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Arbex Appoints Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR, India
Appointments

Arbex Appoints Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR, India

Arbex has appointed Mrinal Mulgaonkar Singbal as Country HR for India. She joined the company in September 2026 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In her new role, Mrinal will handle the human resources function for Arbex in India. The company has not publicly detailed her specific responsibilities or reporting structure. Extensive Experience Mrinal brings […]

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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees, Including in India
Layoffs

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees, Including in India

Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme for around 60,000 eligible employees across India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The offer, announced on October 26, 2026, gives eligible employees the option to leave the company with financial support and career planning resources as the technology company continues to adjust its workforce and […]

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Embassy Group Reinforces People-First Culture with 9-Day Diwali Break
Industry

Embassy Group Reinforces People-First Culture with 9-Day Diwali Break

Embassy Group, one of India’s leading real estate developers, today announced the return of its much-anticipated annual festive break, reaffirming its commitment to employee well-being and a people-first workplace culture. The nine-day company-wide break will commence on November 7, 2026, and conclude on November 15, 2026, enabling employees to fully disconnect from work and celebrate […]

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Barclays Appoints Anita Tanna as Chief AI Officer
Appointments

Barclays Appoints Anita Tanna as Chief AI Officer

Barclays has appointed Anita Tanna as its first Chief AI Officer, effective October 2026. She will lead the bank’s efforts to expand the use of artificial intelligence across the group. In her new role, Anita will focus on increasing AI adoption, identifying opportunities to improve customer services and business operations, and ensuring responsible use of […]

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