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Updated on: Dec 2025
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TCS Denies Reports of 30,000 Layoffs, Only 2% Reduction
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TCS Denies Reports of 30,000 Layoffs, Only 2% Reduction

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has denied reports suggesting that it plans to lay off as many as 30,000 employees. The company clarified that the actual reduction will be limited to 2% of its global workforce, amounting to around 12,000 employees. In a statement, TCS said: “These speculations are incorrect and […]

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Accenture Lays Off Over 11,000 Employees Globally
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Accenture Lays Off Over 11,000 Employees Globally

Accenture, the global IT and consulting firm, has laid off more than 11,000 employees over the past three months as part of a sweeping restructuring initiative aimed at aligning its workforce with emerging demands in artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s headcount dropped from 791,000 in May to 779,000 by the end of August 2025. The […]

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Accenture Eyes 12,000 Jobs with Proposed Campus in AP
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Accenture Eyes 12,000 Jobs with Proposed Campus in AP

Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create approximately 12,000 jobs. The company has requested nearly 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, leveraging a state policy that offers leased land at ₹0.99 per acre to large employers committed to generating significant employment. The […]

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Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer
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Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer

A recent Reddit post has reignited debate around Accenture Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy, after an employee sought advice on whether to accept a job offer from a client while still bound by contractual obligations. The post, which quickly gained traction among professionals in India’s tech and outsourcing sectors, reflects growing concerns over restrictive employment clauses and […]

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Accenture CEO Urges Leaders to Say Yes to Stretch Opportunities
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Accenture CEO Urges Leaders to Say Yes to Stretch Opportunities

Julie Sweet, CEO of global professional services firm Accenture, has shared a key piece of career advice that challenges conventional thinking about promotions and leadership readiness. In a recent episode of Fortune’s “Titans and Disruptors of Industry” podcast, Julie emphasized that when offered a major role—especially one that feels beyond your current capabilities—the worst mistake […]

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Accenture CEO Shares Father’s Life-Changing Career Advice
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Accenture CEO Shares Father’s Life-Changing Career Advice

Julie Sweet, the Chair and CEO of Accenture, recently shared a deeply personal story that has resonated across the business world. In an interview with Fortune, Julie recalled a pivotal moment from her teenage years that continues to shape her leadership philosophy. At age 15, after losing a local debate competition hosted by the Lions […]

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IIT Madras and Accenture Launch Skilling Programmes
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IIT Madras and Accenture Launch Skilling Programmes

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to deliver specialized skilling programmes aimed at preparing professionals for the rapidly evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape. The initiative brings together IIT Madras’s Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) and Accenture’s LearnVantage Software-Defined Vehicle Academy, with a shared goal […]

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Accenture in India May Limit Campus Hiring in 2025
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Accenture in India May Limit Campus Hiring in 2025

In an insightful conversation hosted by Romesh Srivastava, Editor-in-Chief of SightsInPlus, Milind Mutalik, Former Chief People Officer, Accolite Digital, shared detailed perspectives on Accenture Q3 performance and its implications for talent strategy. The Q3 Results analysis explores Accenture’s revenue momentum, hiring outlook, and skilling approach, with a particular focus on its cautious stance toward campus […]

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Accenture Names Kate as Global Chief Leadership & HR Officer
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Accenture Names Kate as Global Chief Leadership & HR Officer

Accenture has announced the elevation of Kate Clifford to the role of Global Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer, succeeding Angela Beatty, who is stepping down after nearly a decade with the company. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Accenture undergoes a sweeping organizational transformation to align with its AI-first strategy and integrated […]

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Accenture Rebrands Consulting as ‘Reinvention Services’
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Accenture Rebrands Consulting as ‘Reinvention Services’

Accenture has announced a sweeping reorganization of its business model. The global consulting giant is consolidating its core service lines—Strategy, Consulting, Song, Technology, and Operations—into a single, integrated business unit called Reinvention Services, effective September 1, 2025. This rebranding marks a significant evolution in how Accenture positions itself in the market, shifting from traditional consulting […]

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Accenture Q3 FY25: Hiring Paused, Strategy Refined
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Accenture Q3 FY25: Hiring Paused, Strategy Refined

Accenture has reported its Q3 FY25 financial results, showcasing resilient growth and operational efficiency despite macroeconomic headwinds. The company posted $17.7 billion in revenue, marking an 8% year-on-year increase in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency, compared to $16.5 billion in Q3 FY24. The results reflect Accenture’s continued focus on generative AI, cost optimization, […]

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Accenture Trains 500,000 Employees for AI-Powered Consulting
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Accenture Trains 500,000 Employees for AI-Powered Consulting

Accenture, a global leader in consulting and professional services, has trained 500,000 employees in generative artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the growing demand for AI-driven consulting work. The company’s AI-related sales have surged to $2.6 billion in the last six months, reflecting the rapid adoption of AI technologies across industries. Sweet noted that AI is […]

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