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A first for TCS: Revenue growth falls despite strong deals, margins

BUSINESS

A first for TCS: Revenue growth falls despite strong deals, margins

Industry analysts believe it’s a structural shift in how revenue is getting generated from the same large deals, as customers demand faster outcomes with lower human efforts in a post AI world.

No direct business impact of the Middle East conflict, says TCS CEO K Krithivasan

BUSINESS

No direct business impact of the Middle East conflict, says TCS CEO K Krithivasan

“Apart from travel and transportation industry, we have not seen major impact in other industries so far,” Krithivasan said during the company’s earnings conference on April 9.

TCS Q4 results: Annualised AI revenue grows to $2.3 billion as AI deployment gains pace

BUSINESS

TCS Q4 results: Annualised AI revenue grows to $2.3 billion as AI deployment gains pace

In Q4, TCS announced a multi-dimensional strategic partnership with OpenAI, including developing AI infrastructure in India, with 100MW capacity in the initial phase, and an option to scale to 1 GW.

TCS Q4 order book grows 29% QoQ to $12 billion, full year deal wins at $40.7 billion

BUSINESS

TCS Q4 order book grows 29% QoQ to $12 billion, full year deal wins at $40.7 billion

TCS also called out its annualised AI revenue of $2.3 billion, growing from $1.8 billion in the previous quarter.

Indian IT firms face pricing pressures as AI deflation gets real in FY27

BUSINESS

Indian IT firms face pricing pressures as AI deflation gets real in FY27

In FY26, Indian IT companies have seen around 5 to 15 percent revenue compression in areas where AI-led productivity gains are visible and measurable.

TCS Q4 preview: AI strategy, steady margins, FY27 outlook among five things to watch out for

BUSINESS

TCS Q4 preview: AI strategy, steady margins, FY27 outlook among five things to watch out for

Brokerages expect TCS to outpace Tier-I rivals in growth for the fourth quarter ended March 31

HCLTech’s US arm to cut 120 jobs in Orlando

BUSINESS

HCLTech’s US arm to cut 120 jobs in Orlando

The layoffs mirror a recent Infosys move in the US, highlighting a broader trend of headcount correction among Indian IT firms tied to slowing or ending client engagements

Muted growth, AI deflation risks, war overhang: Five key factors to watch out for in Q4FY26 IT earnings

BUSINESS

Muted growth, AI deflation risks, war overhang: Five key factors to watch out for in Q4FY26 IT earnings

The Street believes the March quarter will be less about reported numbers and more about guidance for FY27, especially around growth visibility, AI monetisation, and margin sustainability.

Oracle layoffs: Indian IT firms may tap high-end talent pool with deep enterprise connect 

BUSINESS

Oracle layoffs: Indian IT firms may tap high-end talent pool with deep enterprise connect 

Oracle's wide products and solutions portfolio- Cloud ERP such as Fusion and NetSuite, Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Applications-growing at a rapid clip, the need for specialist Oracle talent will only rise and the laid off employees will find similar roles elsewhere.

Bitcoin’s 9-minute quantum threat: Why Google’s new paper is alarming crypto traders?

TECHNOLOGY

Bitcoin’s 9-minute quantum threat: Why Google’s new paper is alarming crypto traders?

Industry leaders including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and Elon Musk aren’t as worried

They paid for jobs that never came: Inside Pune’s IT hiring racket

BUSINESS

They paid for jobs that never came: Inside Pune’s IT hiring racket

Hundreds of IT professionals face an uncertain future as their work experience is deemed invalid, while empty provident fund accounts complicate background checks

‘We were taken into police custody,’ CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta opens up about impersonation experience; launches Rs 100 crores cyber fund

BUSINESS

‘We were taken into police custody,’ CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta opens up about impersonation experience; launches Rs 100 crores cyber fund

CoinDCX announces Digital Suraksha Network. The planned offerings include a WhatsApp-based AI helpline, open API for fraud intelligence, and cyber safety infrastructure.

Cyient Semiconductors bets on power chips, M&A to double revenue by FY27 despite West Asia tensions

BUSINESS

Cyient Semiconductors bets on power chips, M&A to double revenue by FY27 despite West Asia tensions

With its plan to design 40-130 nm chips, Cyient will be expanding in the power chips segment used in smart meters, sensors etc

CoinDCX co-founders granted bail in alleged fraud case

COMPANIES

CoinDCX co-founders granted bail in alleged fraud case

The FIR was lodged by 42-year-old insurance consultant at a police station in Mumbra on March 16 alleging cheating on the founders and CoinDCX. The crypto exchange had denied the claims citing impersonation of its brand and fake website.

CoinDCX co-founders face FIR; firm flags impersonation through fake website

CRYPTOCURRENCY

CoinDCX co-founders face FIR; firm flags impersonation through fake website

CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal were called in for a probe at a police station in Mumbai on March 21, sources told Moneycontrol.

Accenture’s Q2 performance signals AI-driven growth for Indian IT firms

BUSINESS

Accenture’s Q2 performance signals AI-driven growth for Indian IT firms

Indian IT companies including TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, too will benefit from the growing AI demand in North America that Accenture is alluding to, industry analysts said.

CoinSwitch launches crypto custody solution DigiVault for HNIs, institutions, family offices

BUSINESS

CoinSwitch launches crypto custody solution DigiVault for HNIs, institutions, family offices

DigiVault supports over 1,000 digital assets across 120 plus blockchains, co-founder Ashish Singhal has told Moneycontrol. The product’s pricing will be customisable, aimed at institutional customer holdings of at least $10,000 or over Rs 10 lakh

'If you don’t help yourself, neither can the company': KPIT CEO urges staff to be AI-ready

BUSINESS

'If you don’t help yourself, neither can the company': KPIT CEO urges staff to be AI-ready

With AI disrupting job functions and coding requirements, KPIT is now hiring 30-40% fewer freshers, Kishor Patil tells Moneycontrol

Iran war pushes American MNCs to reassess operations; India GCCs may emerge as refuge

BUSINESS

Iran war pushes American MNCs to reassess operations; India GCCs may emerge as refuge

While companies remain cautious on decision-making in the near term, India will benefit from its positioning as a safe harbour and geopolitically stable market, industry experts said.

Onboarding delays at Tech Mahindra; over 1,000 freshers await offer letters

BUSINESS

Onboarding delays at Tech Mahindra; over 1,000 freshers await offer letters

"Across the industry, anticipated demand for fresh graduates has been lower than projected, resulting in a slower pace of onboarding...We remain committed to honoring our campus hiring commitments," a Tech Mahindra spokesperson said.

Siemens expects AI demand to revive India’s private sector capex

BUSINESS

Siemens expects AI demand to revive India’s private sector capex

It is too early to say. Other areas like data centres are fuelling demand and business expectations, Siemens AG CTO and board member Peter Koerte tells Moneycontrol on impact of US-Iran war

Siemens sees AI-driven shift in workforce mix, India to have smaller tech teams work on value creation for new products: CTO Peter Koerte

BUSINESS

Siemens sees AI-driven shift in workforce mix, India to have smaller tech teams work on value creation for new products: CTO Peter Koerte

The company has about 10,000 software and AI experts across its global innovation centres in Bengaluru and Pune. India is Siemens' fourth largest market, contributing significantly to its revenue growth.

How NetApp is rethinking tech hiring amid AI-led productivity gains

BUSINESS

How NetApp is rethinking tech hiring amid AI-led productivity gains

NetApp’s largest global innovation centre is in Bengaluru with over 3,600 engineers.

Lost in transit: Indian founders and investors chart alternate routes home as West Asia tensions disrupt flights

BUSINESS

Lost in transit: Indian founders and investors chart alternate routes home as West Asia tensions disrupt flights

As air routes reopen in phases amid regional tensions, startup founders and investors stuck in Dubai and nearby hubs weigh Oman road exits, delayed travel plans and a cautious wait-and-watch approach, even as business operations continue remotely.

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