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Updated on: Aug 2025
Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments
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Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments

Meta has officially begun piloting a new hiring model that allows candidates to use AI tools during coding interviews, marking a significant departure from traditional recruitment practices. The initiative, confirmed through internal memos and spokesperson statements, is currently being tested with a select pool of engineering candidates. Tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Meta’s own […]

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Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks
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Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks

Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]

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SBI Strengthens Customer Service with 13,455 New Recruits
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SBI Strengthens Customer Service with 13,455 New Recruits

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has initiated the onboarding of 13,455 newly recruited junior associates across its extensive branch network. This move is part of a broader strategy to reinforce customer service and operational efficiency at the grassroots level. The recruitment drive, announced in June 2025, is one of the […]

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Capgemini India to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritizes AI Skills
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Capgemini India to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritizes AI Skills

Capgemini India has announced plans to hire between 40,000 and 45,000 employees in 2025, signaling a strong commitment to growth despite broader concerns about IT sector hiring. The move comes as the company experiences a surge in client demand for cost-effective and innovation-driven services, particularly from global markets shifting more work to India. The hiring […]

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TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech Recalibrate Hiring
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TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech Recalibrate Hiring

India’s four largest IT services firms—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech—have collectively reduced their headcount by more than 42,000 employees between 2023 and mid-2025. The decline reflects a shift in hiring strategies, evolving client demands, and broader economic pressures affecting the global technology sector. According to company disclosures and industry reports, Wipro recorded […]

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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025
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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. The announcement comes at a time when the broader IT industry is grappling with structural changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client demands. CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring target, stating that Infosys had […]

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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025
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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025

LinkedIn has reported a dramatic 45% surge with AI in job applications over the past year, with the platform now processing 11,000 applications per minute. This spike is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, resume bots, and automated job application agents, which have reshaped how candidates engage with the […]

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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo
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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting pressure over its decision to indefinitely delay the onboarding of approximately 600 experienced lateral hires. The issue, which has triggered widespread anxiety among affected professionals, has now reached the Ministry of Labour and Employment through a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information […]

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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards
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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards

LTIMindtree, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has resumed its fresher hiring program with plans to onboard approximately 5,000 graduates during the fiscal year 2025–26. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s talent acquisition strategy, especially amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and cautious hiring trends across the IT sector. The initiative reflects LTIMindtree’s […]

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HCLTech Intensifies Focus on Specialised Talent Hiring
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HCLTech Intensifies Focus on Specialised Talent Hiring

HCLTech, India’s third-largest IT services company, has sharpened its recruitment strategy for FY26 by prioritising specialised talent across high-demand domains such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise technology. The company is offering significantly higher compensation packages—up to four times more than standard fresher salaries—for candidates who meet its premium skill criteria. This […]

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Tier-2 Cities Lead GCCs Hiring Growth, But Talent Gaps Remain
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Tier-2 Cities Lead GCCs Hiring Growth, But Talent Gaps Remain

After a muted Q4 FY25, India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have bounced back with an 8–10% increase in hiring volumes in Q1 FY26, signaling a strategic pivot from mass recruitment to skill-focused hiring. According to a report by Quess Corp, the rebound reflects a deliberate move by organizations to prioritize high-value roles in AI, platform […]

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TCS Says AI Won’t Kill Jobs—It Will Create New Ones
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TCS Says AI Won’t Kill Jobs—It Will Create New Ones

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine business operations across industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made it clear that the technology will not slow down hiring, but rather reshape job roles and skill requirements. In a recent interview, Milind Lakkad, Chief Human Resources Officer at TCS, highlighted that AI is fueling business reimagination, legacy […]

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