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Updated on: Aug 2025
TCS Layoffs Prompt Surge in Job Searches Among Employees
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TCS Layoffs Prompt Surge in Job Searches Among Employees

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is witnessing a noticeable uptick in job-seeking activity among its employees following the company’s announcement to lay off 12,000 staffers—approximately 2% of its global workforce—in fiscal 2026. Executive search firms and recruitment agencies have confirmed a rise in queries and resume submissions from mid- and senior-level […]

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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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Sun Pharma to Invest ₹3,800 Crore in MP, Create 2,000 Jobs
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Sun Pharma to Invest ₹3,800 Crore in MP, Create 2,000 Jobs

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Sun Pharma), India’s largest drug manufacturer, has announced an investment of ₹3,800 crore in the state. The move will generate over 2,000 direct and indirect jobs, reinforcing the state’s emergence as a preferred destination for pharma and biotech investments. The announcement was made during the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (MP-GIS), […]

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Indian Railways to Offer 50,000 Jobs This Year—Here’s How
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Indian Railways to Offer 50,000 Jobs This Year—Here’s How

Indian Railways Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have kicked off the financial year 2025–26 with a robust hiring push, issuing over 9,000 appointment letters in the first quarter alone. According to the Ministry of Railways, the RRBs are on track to offer more than 50,000 jobs by the end of the fiscal year, marking one of the […]

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Microsoft Saves $500M with AI, Cuts 15,000 Jobs in 2025
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Microsoft Saves $500M with AI, Cuts 15,000 Jobs in 2025

Microsoft has revealed that its strategic deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across customer support and engineering operations has resulted in over $500 million in cost savings in its call centers over the past year. The announcement, made by Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, comes just days after the company confirmed its third wave of layoffs […]

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Indian Startups Reignite Hiring with 80,000 Tech Jobs in FY26
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Indian Startups Reignite Hiring with 80,000 Tech Jobs in FY26

After enduring a prolonged funding slowdown and widespread layoffs, India’s startup ecosystem is showing signs of hiring recovery. According to recent data from staffing firms Xpheno and TeamLease Services, startups are expected to add 80,000 new tech jobs in FY26, marking a return to pre-downturn hiring levels. This rebound is driven by a shift in […]

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Public Sector Banks to Hire 50,000 Employees in FY2025–26
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Public Sector Banks to Hire 50,000 Employees in FY2025–26

India’s public sector banks (PSBs) are set to undertake one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years, with plans to hire approximately 50,000 personnel during the current financial year. The move is aimed at supporting business expansion, enhancing customer service, and reinforcing operational capacity across the banking ecosystem. Multiple banks have compiled data showing […]

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