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Updated on: Jul 2026
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Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent
Hiring

Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent

In a significant shift in the Indian IT recruitment landscape, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially launched a major lateral hiring drive. This move comes just months after rival Infosys initiated an aggressive “head-hunting” campaign for specialist programmers, signaling a renewed battle for experienced tech talent as the industry pivots toward an AI-led future. TCS […]

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Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%
Merger & Acquisition

Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%

The Indian IT services landscape is witnessing a significant shift as mid-tier leader Coforge Limited moves forward with its acquisition of Encora, a move that market analysts increasingly view as a “long-term positive” for the firm’s global footprint. While the deal involves a substantial capital outlay, the strategic alignment between Coforge’s vertical expertise and Encora’s […]

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Shrinking IT Entry-Level Jobs in India, Need for New Talent Models
Employment

Shrinking IT Entry-Level Jobs in India, Need for New Talent Models

India’s IT services sector, a longstanding launchpad for engineering graduates, is undergoing a structural transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation reshape the fundamentals of early-career work. For decades, freshers entering the industry performed coding, testing, support, and maintenance tasks that served as essential stepping stones in the traditional apprenticeship-based career ladder. Today, however, these […]

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IT Industry battles GST grey zone, Nasscom raises concern
Industry

IT Industry battles GST grey zone, Nasscom raises concern

India’s premier technology industry body, Nasscom, has raised a red flag over the Goods & Services Tax (GST) treatment of internal transactions between head offices and branches of IT companies. The association said that the current GST framework is creating artificial tax liabilities and compliance hurdles, even though such transactions are merely internal cost allocations […]

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Silent Layoffs Displace 50,000 Tech Workers in 2025
Industry

Silent Layoffs Displace 50,000 Tech Workers in 2025

India’s technology sector is witnessing a quiet but significant churn in 2025, as “silent layoffs” continue to displace thousands of workers across major IT firms. Unlike formal mass terminations, these layoffs are often informal, unannounced, and executed through internal pressure tactics—such as nudging employees to resign or seek roles elsewhere. Industry estimates suggest that over […]

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Is the Bench Breaking? What TCS Policy Means for IT Talent
Employment

Is the Bench Breaking? What TCS Policy Means for IT Talent

In a timely and thought-provoking conversation between Usha Chirayil, Senior Director–HR at Reflections Info Systems, and Romesh Srivastava, Editor-in-Chief of SightsIn Plus, the recent overhaul of bench policies in India’s IT services sector came into focus—specifically the changes introduced by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in June 2025. With a sharper emphasis on productivity and employability, […]

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Cognizant and Infosys Focus on Vendor Consolidation Deals
Industry

Cognizant and Infosys Focus on Vendor Consolidation Deals

As global economic uncertainties continue to impact the IT services sector, leading firms Cognizant and Infosys are adopting a new trend in IT deals to sustain growth and combat industry challenges. Both companies have identified vendor consolidation deals as a key strategy to optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and secure long-term contracts with major clients. With […]

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Infosys, Wipro Boost IT Salaries by 30% Since FY21
Compensation

Infosys, Wipro Boost IT Salaries by 30% Since FY21

India’s leading IT firms, Infosys and Wipro, have reported a 30% increase in median employee salaries since FY21. While Tech Mahindra saw a modest increase, global firms like Cognizant and Accenture experienced more moderate hikes. However, the growth rate of annual increments is showing signs of cooling, influenced by factors such as competitive intensity, attrition, […]

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