IT Sector: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Apr 2026

Industry

The Lasting Impact of the TCS Harassment Case

Apr 16, 2026

IranUSIsrael War IT Hiring Drops, India Job Market Feels Heat

The war between Iran, United States, and Israel is no longer just a political issue. It is now affec...

Employment

Mar 27, 2026

IranUSIsrael War IT Hiring Drops, India Job Market Feels Heat

Maharashtra Govt Targets Fake Job Scams and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday, March , , that it is framing new rules to regul...

Industry

Mar 19, 2026

Maharashtra Govt Targets Fake Job Scams and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Infosys Targets , Freshers, Signals Hiring Revival in IT Sector

Infosys, Indias second-largest IT services firm, has officially restarted its campus hiring program...

Hiring

Sep 9, 2025

Hiring

Hiring Demand in India’s IT Sector Falls 10% in August

India’s $283-billion IT services sector witnessed a sharp 10% drop in hiring demand in August 2025, reflecting growing caution among employers amid global economic uncertainty, increased U.S. tariffs, and subdued discretionary tech spending. According to staffing firms including Teamlease and Xpheno, the slowdown marks one of the steepest monthly declines in recent quarters and is […]

Sep 5, 2025

Compensation

IT Pay Rises Sharply, But Growth Rates Begin to Slow

The Indian IT sector has witnessed a significant rise in salaries, with median pay increasing between 12% and 37% since FY21. Leading firms such as Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and Accenture have reported substantial salary hikes, reflecting business expansion, competitive hiring, and evolving workforce dynamics. While Infosys and Wipro recorded a 30% increase in median compensation, […]

May 28, 2025

Editorial

IT Sector Faces Dry Promotions, Slow Hiring, Low Raises in FY26

As India’s IT sector prepares to navigate FY26, signs point to a more cautious and conservative approach to talent management. Industry experts and HR leaders across Tier-I and mid-sized IT firms suggest that dry promotions, moderate salary hikes, and measured hiring strategies will define the landscape in the financial year 2025-26. Dry Promotions: Recognition Without […]

Apr 29, 2025

Industry

IT Sector Adapts to GCC Boom with Specialized Divisions

India’s IT sector is setting up specialized divisions to support the establishment and operation of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for multinational corporations. This initiative reflects the industry’s proactive approach to maintaining its competitive edge and diversifying revenue streams. Global Capability Centres, also known as GCCs, are locally registered entities that provide services to their global […]

Mar 11, 2025

Editorial

Strong Job Growth and Salary Increases Expected in IT Sector

India’s IT sector is on track for significant growth, with new job opportunities projected to rise by 20% in 2025, according to FirstMeridian Business Services. This follows a 17% increase in 2024, fueled by the demand for digital services and specialized tech roles. Emerging positions such as application developers, software engineers, DevOps engineers, AI specialists, […]

Jan 4, 2025

Hiring

Indian IT Sector; Freshers’ Hiring Set to Double in FY25

After a period of sluggishness, the Indian IT sector is poised for a significant recovery in fresher hiring. Projections indicate that entry-level hires are set to nearly double this year compared to the last fiscal. Several major IT firms have already announced plans to resume campus hiring and expand their workforce. Indian IT Sector Rebound: […]

Oct 1, 2024

Industry

Skills Gap: A Looming Challenge in a Booming IT Industry?

According to media reports, TCS is struggling to fill 80,000 open positions due to a skills gap. Amar Shetye, global operations head of TCS Resource Management Group (RMG), said that Skills Gap is forcing the company to rely on contractors. It’s not only TCS, entire IT industry faces a widening skills gap due to rapid […]

Jun 22, 2024

Jobs

IT companies will generate one crore jobs by 2025-26: Union Minister

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday expressed confidence that the Information Technology (IT companies) and allied sectors will create nearly one crore jobs by 2025-26. Speaking at a press conference here, the minister of state for Electronics and Information Technology said the IT sector has created 10 lakh new jobs in the country this year so far. “Our target is to […]

May 21, 2022

Survey & Report

IT sector noted highest discrepancy in employee background verification: Report

IT sector noted highest discrepancy at 16.60% in employee background verification: Report Eight out of 100 candidates misled or misinformed on job applications in 2020 with the IT sector witnessing the highest discrepancy in employee background verification at 16.60 per cent, according to identity management and business intelligence firm AuthBridge. Despite a drop in the overall discrepancy in […]

Apr 5, 2021