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Updated on: Aug 2025
TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Indefinite Onboarding Delays
Employment

TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Indefinite Onboarding Delays

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following a complaint filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) regarding the indefinite delay in onboarding over 600 lateral hires. The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) issued the summons on July 25, 2025. It calls for a joint discussion […]

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Infosys Leads in Wage Hikes, TCS Prioritizes Retention
Compensation

Infosys Leads in Wage Hikes, TCS Prioritizes Retention

India’s top IT services firms—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies—have released their Q1 FY26 results, offering insights into their hiring strategies, salary revisions, and business outlook. While Infosys posted relatively stronger numbers, the overall sentiment across the sector remains cautious due to global macroeconomic headwinds, delayed client spending, and evolving demand patterns. […]

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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo
Hiring

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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TCS Employees Face Layoff Fears with 35-Day Bench Policy
Employment

TCS Employees Face Layoff Fears with 35-Day Bench Policy

As Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) wraps up the first 35-day cycle of its newly implemented benching policy, thousands of employees are grappling with anxiety, career uncertainty, and fears of termination. The policy, introduced on June 12, 2025, limits the time an employee can remain unallocated—without a billable project—to 35 business days per year, marking a […]

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TCS Appoints Janardhan Santhanam as Chief Information Officer
Appointments

TCS Appoints Janardhan Santhanam as Chief Information Officer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Janardhan Santhanam as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective July 1, 2025. With over 25 years at TCS, Santhanam brings deep institutional knowledge and strategic expertise at a time when the company is making significant strides toward becoming an AI-first enterprise. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Aarthi Subramanian, he will […]

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TCS Pays 100% Variable Bonus to 70% of Staff
Compensation

TCS Pays 100% Variable Bonus to 70% of Staff

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced a 100% payout of Quarterly Variable Allowance (QVA) to over 70% of its workforce for the April–June quarter (Q1 FY26). This marks the second consecutive quarter of full QVA disbursement, reinforcing the company’s commitment to employee recognition despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. According to […]

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TCS to Retain Talent, Go Slow on Hiring as Wage Hikes Loom
Compensation

TCS to Retain Talent, Go Slow on Hiring as Wage Hikes Loom

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering wage hikes for its 600,000+ employees, despite macroeconomic headwinds and margin pressures. Speaking after the release of the Q1 FY26 results, Chief Financial Officer Samir Seksaria emphasized that employee compensation remains a top priority, stating, “My priority is getting back […]

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TCS Launches GenAI Pathway for Students Through goIT Program
Industry

TCS Launches GenAI Pathway for Students Through goIT Program

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out a new Generative AI pathway aimed at students aged 18 and above. This is part of its go Innovate Together (goIT) program, which helps young people understand digital tools and career options. The new offering introduces students to Generative AI, how it works, the tools involved, and ethical […]

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TCS Faces Employee Discontent Over Attendance-Linked Bonus
Compensation

TCS Faces Employee Discontent Over Attendance-Linked Bonus

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing growing employee dissatisfaction following changes to its Quarterly Performance Bonus (QPB) policy. The revised framework links bonus eligibility to physical office attendance, prompting concerns about fairness, transparency, and alignment with evolving work models. The policy update, implemented via the company’s internal HR portal, stipulates […]

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TCS Launches Virtual Internship 2025; Apply Now!
Internship

TCS Launches Virtual Internship 2025; Apply Now!

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services firms, has rolled out its Virtual Internship 2025, a free, remote learning initiative designed to equip students and fresh graduates with industry-relevant skills and hands-on project experience. Delivered via the TCS iON Digital Learning Hub, the program is part of TCS’s broader mission to nurture […]

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TCS Appoints Swarna Sudha Selvaraj as Head – HR, AI & Data
Appointments

TCS Appoints Swarna Sudha Selvaraj as Head – HR, AI & Data

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has promoted Swarna Sudha Selvaraj to the role of Head – HR, AI & Data, marking a significant milestone in her 18-year journey with the company. Swarna’s new role will encompass end-to-end HR responsibilities, integrating talent strategy with AI and data initiatives across the organization. Her appointment comes at a time […]

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TCS Faces Backlash Over New Bench Time Policy
Industry

TCS Faces Backlash Over New Bench Time Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is facing mounting criticism from the All India IT & ITeS Employees’ Union (AIITEU) over its newly introduced associate deployment policy. The policy mandates that employees must be billable for at least 225 days annually, effectively capping bench time—the period employees are not assigned to client projects—at 35 days per year. […]

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