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Updated on: May 2025
Cognizant to Hire 20,000 Freshers to Strengthen AI-Led Services
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Cognizant to Hire 20,000 Freshers to Strengthen AI-Led Services

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 freshers in 2025, aiming to reshape its workforce pyramid to support managed services and AI-driven software development. The move comes as the company experiences organic growth, prompting a strategic shift in its hiring approach. CEO Ravi Kumar S emphasized that the new recruits will be instrumental in accelerating […]

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Tech Mahindra Headcount Decline: 1,757 Employees Laid Off in Q4
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Tech Mahindra Headcount Decline: 1,757 Employees Laid Off in Q4

Tech Mahindra, a leading global IT services provider, has reported a reduction of 1,757 employees in the fourth quarter of FY25, marking the second consecutive quarter of workforce decline. This development comes amid a challenging business environment and cautious hiring strategies, reflecting broader trends in the IT sector. Tech Mahindra Q4FY25: Workforce Trends and Attrition […]

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Cognizant is Hiring Freshers, Trainees in India
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Cognizant is Hiring Freshers, Trainees in India

Cognizant in India offers exciting Analyst Trainee opportunities for fresh graduates across Kolkata, Pune, and Coimbatore. These roles are ideal for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in the IT industry with a global leader. Eligibility Students who graduated in 2022, 2023, or 2024 with a three-year full-time degree only Streams: Electronics or allied streams, […]

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Infosys, TCS, and Wipro Add 12,718 New Employees
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Infosys, TCS, and Wipro Add 12,718 New Employees

India’s IT sector has shown signs of recovery in FY25, with four out of the top five IT firms, including TCS, Wipro, Infosys, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra reporting a net increase in their workforce. Collectively, these companies added 12,718 employees, marking a turnaround from FY24, which saw a historic decline in headcount. This growth reflects […]

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Databricks to Invest $250 Million in India, Adding 750 Employees
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Databricks to Invest $250 Million in India, Adding 750 Employees

Databricks, a leading data and AI company, has announced a strategic investment of over $250 million in India over the next three years. This initiative aims to accelerate innovation in data and artificial intelligence (AI) while significantly expanding its workforce in the country. Databricks plans to increase its workforce in India by over 50% by […]

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TCS Pulls-in Hiring in Few Cities on This Weekend
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TCS Pulls-in Hiring in Few Cities on This Weekend

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, is conducting a major hiring initiative across metro cities on April 26 and 27, 2025. The company is actively seeking skilled professionals across a variety of domains as part of its strategic expansion and delivery commitments in India and globally. This […]

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Infosys to Hire 20,000+ Freshers in FY26
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Infosys to Hire 20,000+ Freshers in FY26

Infosys has announced plans to hire more than 20,000 freshers in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), marking a renewed focus on entry-level talent. This hiring target comes after the company successfully met its fresher hiring goal for FY25, onboarding between 15,000 and 20,000 graduates. The fresh recruitment drive shows a shift from the more conservative […]

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Pharma GCC Hiring in India Slows Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
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Pharma GCC Hiring in India Slows Amid US Tariff Uncertainty

India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which have been pivotal in advancing clinical research and drug discovery, are facing a slowdown in hiring due to uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and global economic headwinds. This development has tempered the hiring momentum in a sector that has been emerging as a global innovation hub. Experts […]

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Why Former Employees Are Flocking Back to Cognizant
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Why Former Employees Are Flocking Back to Cognizant

Cognizant, a global leader in IT services and consulting, has witnessed a remarkable surge in the return of former employees, known as “boomerang employees.” The company has witnessed a 40% increase in returnees over the past two years. During this period, more than 14,000 former employees have rejoined its workforce. This trend underscores the company’s […]

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Infosys Leads Wage Hike Trends as TCS, Wipro Ramp Up Hiring
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Infosys Leads Wage Hike Trends as TCS, Wipro Ramp Up Hiring

India’s leading IT services companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Wipro—have collectively added 13,553 employees in FY25, marking a significant recovery from the previous fiscal year’s historic decline. This hiring spree signals renewed optimism in the IT sector, despite ongoing global uncertainties and subdued demand environments. Infosys has emerged as a leader in wage hikes, […]

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Lava International Largest Hiring Drive: 2500+ Freshers Onboarded in 2024
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Lava International Largest Hiring Drive: 2500+ Freshers Onboarded in 2024

Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone manufacturer, has made headlines with its largest-ever hiring initiative. In 2024, the company onboarded over 2500 freshers across various functions, reinforcing its commitment to India’s burgeoning mobile technology sector. This strategic move reflects Lava’s vision of “Lava Reimagined,” which focuses on fostering innovation, inclusivity, and leadership. It also […]

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TCS is on Hiring Spree: 40,000 Freshers in FY26, Walk-in Drives
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TCS is on Hiring Spree: 40,000 Freshers in FY26, Walk-in Drives

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is ramping up its hiring efforts with plans to onboard 40,000 freshers in FY26, signaling a strong focus on future growth. The company also added 625 employees in Q4 FY25, reversing the declining headcount trend seen in previous quarters. Over the full fiscal year, TCS increased its workforce by 6,433 employees, […]

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