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Updated on: Aug 2025

Compensation

of Cognizant Employees to Receive Increments After Delay

Aug 14, 2025

Cognizant May Roll Out Pay Increases Later in

Cognizant, one of Indias leading IT services firms, has yet to finalize its decision on salary hike...

Compensation

Aug 1, 2025

Cognizant May Roll Out Pay Increases Later in

Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry to Empower Enterprises

Cognizant Technology Solutions has officially launched Agent Foundry, a comprehensive framework desi...

Industry

Jul 16, 2025

Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry to Empower Enterprises

Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push

Coforge Ltd., Indias seventh-largest IT services firm, is adopting a client-embedded consulting mod...

Industry

Jul 11, 2025

Coforge Mirrors Cognizant and Infosys in Strategic Consulting Push

Employment

Infosys Accuses Cognizant of Poaching Key Talent

The long-standing rivalry between Indian IT major Infosys and US-based Cognizant Technology Solutions has flared up once again. In a fresh legal filing dated June 13, 2025, the former has accused Cognizant of systematically poaching its top talent—specifically those involved in the development of its healthcare platform, Helix. The allegations, submitted to a US court, […]

Jun 28, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant Plans Big Recruitment Drive: 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025, marking more than a twofold increase over last year’s intake. The goal is to reshape the company’s workforce structure by bringing in early-career talent who can support managed services and AI-focused development. While total headcount remained steady at around 336,300, Cognizant’s leadership emphasized the […]

Jun 25, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant to create 8,000 jobs in Vishakhapatnam

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced plans to establish a world-class IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) campus in Visakhapatnam, with an investment of ₹1,582.98 crore. The project is expected to generate 8,000 direct jobs, reinforcing the state’s emergence as a key IT hub in India. State officials and industry leaders welcomed the announcement enthusiastically. It aligns […]

Jun 21, 2025

Industry

Cognizant and Infosys Focus on Vendor Consolidation Deals

As global economic uncertainties continue to impact the IT services sector, leading firms Cognizant and Infosys are adopting a new trend in IT deals to sustain growth and combat industry challenges. Both companies have identified vendor consolidation deals as a key strategy to optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and secure long-term contracts with major clients. With […]

Jun 10, 2025

Industry

Cognizant Launches 600-Workforce TechFin Centre in GIFT City

Cognizant has officially launched a 600-workforce strong TechFin Centre in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, marking a strategic expansion in its Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector operations. The facility, inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is expected to serve as a global hub for advanced technology solutions catering to Cognizant’s […]

May 24, 2025

Work Model

Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding

Bengaluru, India’s IT capital, has been grappling with severe flooding following two days of relentless rainfall, prompting Cognizant Technology Solutions to mandate work-from-home (WFH) for its employees on May 20. The decision comes as major tech corridors, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, BTM Layout, and Marathahalli, remain submerged, disrupting daily commutes and crippling office access. While […]

May 21, 2025

Editorial

Cognizant Bets on Freshers in 2025 to Support AI-Driven Work

Cognizant, the US-based IT company, plans to bring in 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. That’s more than twice the number it hired last year. The company wants to build a stronger mix of junior and senior staff, lower costs, and meet rising demand for AI-based software and support services. Hiring Plans for 2025 Congnizant is […]

May 17, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant Hiring: Grab Gen-C & Finance Excellence Program 2025

Cognizant has announced its Fresher Hiring Program for the 2025 batch, offering exceptional career opportunities to engineering students from select B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech disciplines. The right first job can lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career—and at Cognizant, you’ll have access to industry-leading learning opportunities, mentorship, and diverse career […]

May 14, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant to Hire 20,000 Freshers to Strengthen AI-Led Services

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 freshers in 2025, aiming to reshape its workforce pyramid to support managed services and AI-driven software development. The move comes as the company experiences organic growth, prompting a strategic shift in its hiring approach. CEO Ravi Kumar S emphasized that the new recruits will be instrumental in accelerating […]

May 1, 2025

Industry

Cognizant Reports Sequential Drop in Headcounts in Q1FY25

Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, yesterday announced its first quarter 2025 financial results. Headcounts Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, reported a total headcount of 336,300 as of March 31, 2025, marking a reduction of 500 employees compared to the previous quarter. This follows a trend observed in […]

May 1, 2025

Employment

Why Former Employees Are Flocking Back to Cognizant

Cognizant, a global leader in IT services and consulting, has witnessed a remarkable surge in the return of former employees, known as “boomerang employees.” The company has witnessed a 40% increase in returnees over the past two years. During this period, more than 14,000 former employees have rejoined its workforce. This trend underscores the company’s […]

Apr 19, 2025

Employment

Cognizant Opens Internship and Graduate Hiring for 2025 Batch

Cognizant has announced opportunities for freshers through two of its flagship talent programs aimed at nurturing next-generation professionals—the Fusion Internship and the Generalist Program (GENC). Fusion Internship Program Scheduled to commence in June 2025, the Fusion Internship is a 9-week immersive experience designed for students aspiring to build careers in technology, consulting, and corporate domains. […]

Apr 15, 2025