Tata Consultancy Services: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Nov 2025

Industry

Legal Intervention Secures Gratuity for TCS Employee in Mumbai

Nov 20, 2025

TCS layoffs spark debate on long-serving staff and govt taxation

A new allegation has emerged regarding TCS ongoing layoffs, involving a senior IT professional who w...

Layoffs

Nov 19, 2025

TCS Summoned by Labour Commissioner in Pune Over Layoffs

The Labour Commissioner Office in Pune has summoned Tata Consultancy Services TCS following multip...

Layoffs

Nov 17, 2025

TCS Deepens Long-Term Partnership with Morrisons

Tata Consultancy Services TCS has renewed and expanded its decade-long collaboration with UK super...

Partnership

Nov 11, 2025

Employment

TCS Rewrites Script for India’s IT Future amid AI and Geopolitics

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest private-sector employer, has undertaken its steepest workforce reduction to date as global economic pressures, tightening U.S. policies, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence transform the country’s $280 billion IT services sector. In the quarter ended September 30, the company reduced its headcount by 19,755 employees, according to its […]

Oct 21, 2025

Industry

TCS CHRO on Layoffs: No Targets, Evaluations Will Continue

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has addressed growing speculation around potential layoffs, with Chief Human Resources Officer Sudeep Kunnumal stating that the company is not pursuing any fixed headcount reduction targets. His comments came during the Q2 FY26 earnings call, where analysts raised questions about the recent decline in workforce numbers and future restructuring plans. TCS […]

Oct 15, 2025

Employment

TCS to Retrain 100,000 Employees Yearly Amid AI Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to retrain about 100,000 employees every year—nearly one-sixth of its workforce—as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine technology services and client expectations, Nikkei Asia reported. Chief Technology Officer Harrick Vin said that the emergence of generative AI marks “a transformation unlike any other technological wave.” Unlike traditional tools, AI systems that learn […]

Oct 15, 2025

Jobs

TCS Adds 18,500 Employees with Focus on AI Skills

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has significantly expanded its AI-skilled talent pool, doubling the number of employees trained in artificial intelligence to 1.6 lakh. The company also hired 18,500 new employees in the second quarter of FY 2025–26, with a clear emphasis on building future-ready capabilities across its global operations. Strategic […]

Oct 11, 2025

Compensation

TCS Confirms 100% Variable Pay for Junior Employees

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced a full 100% payout of its quarterly variable allowance (QVA) to junior employees for the second quarter of FY 2025–26. The move comes amid cautious optimism in the IT sector and is seen as a signal of TCS’s commitment to retaining talent and maintaining […]

Oct 11, 2025

Industry

TCS Headcount Falls by 19,755 in Q2 FY26

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a net reduction of 19,755 employees in Q2 FY26, marking one of the sharpest quarterly workforce contractions in its history. The decline comes amid a broader restructuring initiative and strategic workforce realignment. TCS Workforce Reduction Exceeds Initial Estimates As of September 30, 2025, TCS reported a total headcount of 5,93,314 […]

Oct 10, 2025

Industry

TCS Q2 FY26 Results: Revenue Rises, Headcount Stable

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 on October 9, 2025. The company reported modest growth in revenue and profit, a stable headcount, and a continued focus on operational efficiency amid global demand uncertainties. TCS declared a second interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share. The dividend will […]

Oct 9, 2025

Industry

TCS Cancels Q2 Press Conference Scheduled for October 9

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the cancellation of its scheduled post-earnings press conference for the second quarter of FY26, originally set for October 9, 2025. The decision coincides with the first death anniversary of Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons and a revered figure in Indian industry. While the press briefing has […]

Oct 8, 2025

Employment

TCS Announces Freshers Hiring Program for FY26, Details Here

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has unveiled its B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring initiative for the FY26 batch. This strategic program offers science graduates a transformative pathway into the world of technology, equipping them with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital era. Who […]

Oct 6, 2025

Layoffs

US Senators Question TCS on Hiring Practices and H-1B Visa Use

Two senior U.S. Senators—Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Richard Durbin, the committee’s ranking member—have formally questioned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over its hiring practices in the United States. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, addressed to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, the Senators posed nine detailed questions seeking data and explanations […]

Oct 4, 2025

Appointments

TCS CHRO Milind Retires; Sudeep Kunnumal to Take Charge

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has announced the retirement of its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Milind Lakkad, marking the end of a distinguished 38-year career with the firm. Milind, who joined TCS as a trainee in 1987, held several leadership roles over the years, including heading the Manufacturing Practice and […]

Sep 30, 2025

Layoffs

TCS Layoffs Spark Anxiety as Employees Question Transparency

Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, are grappling with rising uncertainty following a wave of layoffs and internal restructuring. While the company officially stated that only 2% of its workforce—approximately 12,000 employees—would be impacted, multiple reports and union claims suggest the actual number could be significantly higher, possibly exceeding 30,000. […]

Sep 30, 2025