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From IT legacy to AI future: Inside Covasant’s Agentic AI ambitions

BUSINESS

From IT legacy to AI future: Inside Covasant’s Agentic AI ambitions

One of the risk and compliance agents built by Covasant is being used by over 20 Fortune 500 firms, processing $1.4 trillion in transactions and recovering about $500 million in anomalies

US tariffs: No direct hit but Indian IT sector braces for second-order stress

BUSINESS

US tariffs: No direct hit but Indian IT sector braces for second-order stress

Clients in sectors directly affected by the tariffs may face cost pressure, which could trickle down into IT budgets, particularly for discretionary or transformation-led projects.

Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Rajaa hard sells state to GCCs

BUSINESS

Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Rajaa hard sells state to GCCs

Addressing concerns about Chennai’s nightlife, Raja said the city is 'no-nonsense' by nature, adding, 'I prefer to keep my leisure healthy'

What does Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani’s land tokenisation pitch mean for India?

TECHNOLOGY

What does Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani’s land tokenisation pitch mean for India?

Nilekani's pitch is based on a simple premise: nearly half of all household wealth in India is held in land, but much of it remains economically inactive. Tokenisation, he says, could be the next big 'unlock' worth over $3 trillion

Indian banks spark AI gold rush as tech firms race to tailor language models, build agents

BUSINESS

Indian banks spark AI gold rush as tech firms race to tailor language models, build agents

As major banks such as Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India float tenders for BFSI-specific Gen AI tools, tech majors like HCLTech and TCS to consulting firms like EY alongside startups like Perfios, Sarvam are racing to offer domain-tuned models, Agentic AI, and secure copilots.

Meet the startup using Perplexity’s AI to police online pharmacy misinformation

BUSINESS

Meet the startup using Perplexity’s AI to police online pharmacy misinformation

Since integrating Perplexity’s Sonar API, Clinikally said it has reduced clinical review time by 75%.

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.

Clorox sues Cognizant for $380 mn over 2023 cyberattack; IT firm denies blame, calls claims 'shocking'

TECHNOLOGY

Clorox sues Cognizant for $380 mn over 2023 cyberattack; IT firm denies blame, calls claims 'shocking'

In a strongly worded response, Cognizant denied any wrongdoing and pushed back against the lawsuit’s premise.

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.

'AI is infra now': Coforge builds full-stack capability for real-world deployments

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

'AI is infra now': Coforge builds full-stack capability for real-world deployments

On July 24, the Coforge stock tanked more than 9 percent as investors reacted to a combination of operating margin contraction, negative free cash flow and a rise in capital expenditure

AI, software exporters gain as UK-India FTA introduces first-ever source code protection

TECHNOLOGY

AI, software exporters gain as UK-India FTA introduces first-ever source code protection

While the term 'AI' does not feature in the UK government’s public summary, the digital trade chapter uploaded by India’s Commerce Ministry defines artificial intelligence, including machine learning, as an 'emerging technology'.

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 deploying over 300 Agentic AI solutions, which deliver 5-15% productivity gains for clients: CEO Salil Parekh

INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY

Infosys deploying over 300 Agentic AI solutions, which deliver 5-15% productivity gains for clients: CEO Salil Parekh

The IT services exporter closed $2.1 billion in large deals in the June quarter, which is a four-quarter high, and Parekh explained that many of these had AI components.

Global environment ‘more stable’ but not yet fully settled, says Infosys CEO Salil Parekh

INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY

Global environment ‘more stable’ but not yet fully settled, says Infosys CEO Salil Parekh

Infosys has deployed over 300 AI agents across business operations and internal IP, reporting productivity gains in the range of 5-15 percent across client programs.

Fidelity Investments cuts 500 jobs in India amid global role shift

BUSINESS

Fidelity Investments cuts 500 jobs in India amid global role shift

The investment firm currently employs around 7,000 people in its India GCC, and said it remains committed to maintaining that number.

Infosys Q1 preview: 5 key factors to watch for

BUSINESS

Infosys Q1 preview: 5 key factors to watch for

With peers TCS and HCLTech struggling with weak demand, the Street will be keenly watching Infosys’ commentary on deal ramp-ups, AI-led transformation and the pace of recovery in key markets

Infosys forms Enterprise AI, emerging tech Expert Advisory Council with global academic stalwarts

BUSINESS

Infosys forms Enterprise AI, emerging tech Expert Advisory Council with global academic stalwarts

Infosys has already concluded early discussions with each expert and will spend the coming weeks devising models and joint technology plans.

Quantum AI could enter mainstream conversations within 2 years, says TCS innovation chief

BUSINESS

Quantum AI could enter mainstream conversations within 2 years, says TCS innovation chief

While TCS’s work in quantum is still in the incubation stage, Peddigari noted that quantum AI could eventually lead to new levels of intelligence, automation, and innovation.

Infosys replaces National Insurance with GoDigit to insure 3.2 lakh employees

INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY

Infosys replaces National Insurance with GoDigit to insure 3.2 lakh employees

Winning a mandate by one of the largest IT players in the country is a major deal for the company in the competitive enterprise insurance segment.

No strong co-relation yet that AI impacts hiring: Wipro CEO Pallia

BUSINESS

No strong co-relation yet that AI impacts hiring: Wipro CEO Pallia

Moreover, Wipro Chief Human Resource Officer Saurabh Govil reiterated the IT industry’s pain point that the market faces a scarcity of deep AI talent.

How AI startup Hypergro is disrupting advertising industry using Gen AI videos

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

How AI startup Hypergro is disrupting advertising industry using Gen AI videos

Hypergro’s system isn’t based on a single model, instead, they maintain an internal ecosystem of over 50 LLMs, each specialised in a particular skill like human faces, apparel texture, environment, or even cinematic motion.

Why BFSI GCCs employ a third of talent despite forming just 10% of centres

BUSINESS

Why BFSI GCCs employ a third of talent despite forming just 10% of centres

Currently, many global banks have 60-70 percent of their technology and operations teams based in India. In some cases, up to a third of their global headcount is concentrated here.

India’s IT majors bet on startups to stay ahead in the Gen AI era

BUSINESS

India’s IT majors bet on startups to stay ahead in the Gen AI era

From Infosys to Wipro, TCS, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra, annual reports show a decisive pivot: a push to move away from purely linear, headcount-led services revenue toward intellectual property and high-margin platforms.

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