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TCS creates new AI and Services Transformation unit, appoints Amit Kapur as head

BUSINESS

TCS creates new AI and Services Transformation unit, appoints Amit Kapur as head

The restructuring comes at a time when IT services companies are aggressively strategizing their AI playbooks to capture market share amid larger demand slowdown globally

Big Tech Bets: Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI expand in India amid Trump trade tensions

BUSINESS

Big Tech Bets: Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI expand in India amid Trump trade tensions

In 2025, leading American tech giants Google, Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta, have announced significant expansion plans in India, securing prime office space despite US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of India as a “dead” economy.

How Peter Thiel-backed unicorn Sentient AI plans to compete ChatGPT, Perplexity to build open source AI

BUSINESS

How Peter Thiel-backed unicorn Sentient AI plans to compete ChatGPT, Perplexity to build open source AI

Last week, Sentient AI launched Grid, an open-source AGI platform allowing any developer to contribute agents, data, or models in a single interface. It has over 40 specialised agents, 50 data sources, and 10-plus models, spanning Web2 and Web3 applications.

Pune emerging as GCC hotspot, expected to cross over 500 centres by 2030

BUSINESS

Pune emerging as GCC hotspot, expected to cross over 500 centres by 2030

A combination of cost advantages, skilled talent, proximity to the financial capital Mumbai and GCC-friendly policies are shifting Pune’s position from a secondary technology hub to a niche high-value GCC destination

AI is now a non-discretionary spend for clients, says Genpact CTO on strategy reset

BUSINESS

AI is now a non-discretionary spend for clients, says Genpact CTO on strategy reset

Unlike its industry peers, Genpact, which has undergone a strategy reset under new leadership, has beefed up its mid and senior-level talent.It has hired over 100 executives in the past five months, Sanjeev Vohra tells Moneycontrol

Trump’s proposed H-1B wage-based selection rule could squeeze Indian IT’s early-career hires

BUSINESS

Trump’s proposed H-1B wage-based selection rule could squeeze Indian IT’s early-career hires

The proposed changes are set to be released for public review. If agreed, they can impact 20,000-25,000 professionals at Level 1 and 2 salary ranges, which mostly include early-career professionals

Cognizant yet to decide on salary hikes, to cover most employees in H2, says CFO

BUSINESS

Cognizant yet to decide on salary hikes, to cover most employees in H2, says CFO

Cognizant usually starts its increment cycle on August 1 but this time, the company has signalled some delays

Cognizant tops Q2 revenue growth estimates, lifts full year growth guidance to 4-6%

BUSINESS

Cognizant tops Q2 revenue growth estimates, lifts full year growth guidance to 4-6%

The company saw its headcount increase by 7,500 sequentially, ending with 343,800 employees in Q2

TCS layoffs: Karnataka labour department calls for conciliation meeting on Aug 6

BUSINESS

TCS layoffs: Karnataka labour department calls for conciliation meeting on Aug 6

Sources told Moneycontrol that the Labour Department is likely to issue a notice to TCS management following a complaint filed by KITU over the recent layoffs.

Persistent Systems delays wage hikes by a quarter, pauses fresher hiring over macro uncertainty

BUSINESS

Persistent Systems delays wage hikes by a quarter, pauses fresher hiring over macro uncertainty

Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra is hopeful that the macro uncertainties due to Trump’s tariffs and delayed decision making by clients will start to stabilise over the next one or two quarters.

Taken to court, Microsoft restores services to Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy

BUSINESS

Taken to court, Microsoft restores services to Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy

Microsoft had on July 22 suspended tech support for the refiner after the European Union sanctioned Nayara Energy, which challenged the move in the Delhi High Court

Margin pressures and outdated skills behind TCS job cuts, say industry analysts

BUSINESS

Margin pressures and outdated skills behind TCS job cuts, say industry analysts

TCS’ move to opt for job cuts will have a cascading effect on other IT companies, who too have been launching various programs to improve operating margins in the past two years amid growth slowdown.

TCS is just the start! Experts expect other IT firms to also cut jobs amid margin pressure and AI push

BUSINESS

TCS is just the start! Experts expect other IT firms to also cut jobs amid margin pressure and AI push

TCS’ move to opt for job cuts will have a cascading effect on other IT companies, which have also been launching various programs to improve operating margins in the past two years amid growth slowdown.

TCS job cuts not driven by margins, says TCS CEO K Krithivasan

BUSINESS

TCS job cuts not driven by margins, says TCS CEO K Krithivasan

At the end of the June quarter, TCS had 6,13,000 employees. A 2 percent workforce cut will impact roughly 12,200 employees

Not cutting jobs because of AI, says TCS CEO Krithivasan on 2% workforce layoff plans

BUSINESS

Not cutting jobs because of AI, says TCS CEO Krithivasan on 2% workforce layoff plans

'This is driven by where there is a skill mismatch, or, where we think that we have not been able to deploy someone,' Krithivasan told Moneycontrol.

MC Interview: Had to take 'difficult call' to build stronger TCS, says CEO K Krithivasan after cutting 12,000 jobs

BUSINESS

MC Interview: Had to take 'difficult call' to build stronger TCS, says CEO K Krithivasan after cutting 12,000 jobs

'It has not been an easy decision and one of the toughest I had to take', TCS CEO K Krithivasan said

TCS to cut 2% of workforce, affecting 12,000 employees amid skill gap and tech shift

BUSINESS

TCS to cut 2% of workforce, affecting 12,000 employees amid skill gap and tech shift

In an interview with Moneycontrol, TCS CEO K Krithivasan described the decision as one of the toughest he has faced, calling it a necessary step to build a stronger, future-ready company.

How TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra fared in Q1FY26

BUSINESS

How TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra fared in Q1FY26

Infosys may have led the Tier-1 pack in Q1, but the bar was low, as macroeconomic conditions were challenging and client spending had not picked up significantly.

Only TCS, Infosys among India's top IT firms added headcount in Q1 amid AI, growth overhang

BUSINESS

Only TCS, Infosys among India's top IT firms added headcount in Q1 amid AI, growth overhang

The IT industry is at an inflection point as the companies navigate their hiring strategy amid AI disruption and the ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

Infosys lifts growth guidance to 1–3% as agentic AI, consolidation deals and stabilising global economies drive optimism

BUSINESS

Infosys lifts growth guidance to 1–3% as agentic AI, consolidation deals and stabilising global economies drive optimism

In the previous quarter, the company had set its revenue growth guidance at 0-3 percent in constant currency for FY26. As of Q1FY26, Infosys has retained its operating margin guidance at 20-22 percent.

Infosys adds 210 employees, fourth consecutive quarter of headcount addition

BUSINESS

Infosys adds 210 employees, fourth consecutive quarter of headcount addition

The attrition rate increased to 14.4% from 14.1% in the March quarter

Govt collected Rs 437.43 cr in income tax on cryptocurrencies in FY24, up by 62% YoY

TECHNOLOGY

Govt collected Rs 437.43 cr in income tax on cryptocurrencies in FY24, up by 62% YoY

This is the first time the government has disclosed the information on crypto taxes collected since it was implemented in 2022.

LTIMindtree CEO Venu Lambu sees stronger growth ahead, expects profit margins to improve

BUSINESS

LTIMindtree CEO Venu Lambu sees stronger growth ahead, expects profit margins to improve

Lambu hits that another mega deal is on the cards and will be closed soon. It could be even bigger than the $450-million deal in the June quarter

Crypto exchange CoinDCX hit by cyberattack, $44 million drained from internal operational account

BUSINESS

Crypto exchange CoinDCX hit by cyberattack, $44 million drained from internal operational account

CoinDCX confirmed the same and added that no customer funds were impacted in the breach. All trading activity and INR withdrawals continue to be fully operational.

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