TCS Q3 earnings: Growth, AI investments among 5 factors to watch out for
TCS announced around eight deals in the third quarter, the highest among Tier-1 IT companies. Analysts at ICICI Securities have pegged quarterly deal total contract value in the $7billion-$9 billion range
AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 mn seed round led by Sorin Investments
Aivar delivers projects through an end-to-end AI studio model covering strategy consulting, custom AI solution development, and managed AI operations.
IT moves beyond agentic AI as Wipro, others bet on autonomous, quantum-led systems for 2026
While 2025 was about proving what agentic AI could do, 2026 is expected to be defined by scale and measurable business outcomes
Deep tech VCs tap IIT-Madras as consultancy revenue crosses Rs 2,800 crore
Many of the technologies now attracting investor attention are the result of years of interdisciplinary work across engineering, materials, electronics, computing, and applied sciences, IIT-Madras director V Kamakoti says
Q3 results: From muted growth to AI deflation, 5 factors to watch out for in IT earnings
With seasonal headwinds clouding reported numbers, investors are likely to look past the quarter and focus on management commentary around CY26 budgets and AI monetisation timelines
Five years of Techade: AI lifts productivity, caps headcount, reshapes IT cost structures
The revenue mix from AI, cloud, and advanced digital services has risen sharply, from about 25% five years ago to nearly 60% today.
Indian IT eyes revival in 2026 as AI projects move from proof of concept to execution
This shift is beginning to stabilise demand, but it is also forcing IT services firms to confront structural changes that will define growth beyond 2026.
India’s deep tech moment: 2025 marked the shift from promise to scale
Venture capital investors, founders and policymakers found themselves asking harder questions around revenue visibility, patient capital and global relevance, as deep tech moved from promise to proof.
India should treat artificial intelligence as digital public infra, not proprietary assets: Govt white paper
A government white paper argues that democratising access to AI will require governing core AI building blocks as digital public goods, drawing on India’s digital public infrastructure playbook.
US firms accelerate GCC expansion in India; centres rise 45%, 2026 outlook strong
Industry estimates point to a further 75-80% outlook in GCC additions as companies deepen their offshore capabilities in India.
Encora buy positions Coforge among global leaders in AI-led engineering, says CEO
The announcement confirmed Moneycontrol’s exclusive, citing sources, that Coforge is in advanced discussions to acquire Encora.
Coforge to acquire US-based Encora in $2.35-bn all-stock deal, board approves $550-mn fundraise
Earlier, Moneycontrol exclusively reported that Coforge is in advanced discussions to acquire Encora, potentially marking one of the largest transactions in the digital engineering space, citing sources.
Meta, Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix ramp up India hiring as H-1B rules tighten; 32,000 jobs added in 2025
FAAMNG companies reported an 18% YoY uptick in hiring in specialised roles in India, with another 3,000-5,000 active job openings.
Coforge in talks for $1 bn-plus acquisition; board to weigh fundraise
The proposed acquisition is expected to strengthen Coforge’s cloud, data, and product engineering capabilities while expanding its footprint in key overseas markets.
Techies make merry: Infosys hikes entry-level salaries, offers up to Rs 21 lakh for graduates in specialised roles
This makes it the highest entry-level pay among Indian IT firms, even when compared with specialised roles at peers.
Nasscom flags long-term talent risks in wage-weighted H-1B system, seeks FY28 rollout
Nasscom also warned that an abrupt switch would add uncertainty and compliance burden, especially for employers that plan hiring around academic calendars, delivery schedules, and product cycles.
Jyoti CNC Automation: Approaching a potential inflection point
Order visibility and margin stability support sustained earnings growth
Pax Silica and India’s semiconductor reality check
India must leverage geopolitics — through trusted partnerships and technology agreements — to secure functional inclusion in resilient supply chains
US overhauls H-1B lottery to favour high-skilled, high-paid workers
The final rule, issued by the DHS and implemented by the USCIS, will apply from the FY2027 H-1B cap season and is aimed at prioritising higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers, while still allowing participation across all wage levels.
India outperforms world on Gen AI at work; 75% say AI improves decision-making: EY survey
On decision-making, 75% of employees and 72% of employers say Gen AI improves the quality of decisions, a key differentiator compared with global markets where adoption remains uneven.
Lives on hold: How H-1B holders stuck in India are navigating legal chaos as US government postpones renewal timelines
While the intent is to streamline the system and curb H-1B abuse, the execution has disproportionately affected legally employed workers with established careers in the US, said experts.
HCLSoftware to acquire agentic AI startup Wobby for $5.2 million
By acquiring the Antwerp, Belgium-based startup, HCLSoftware will expand capabilities around metadata management, data catalog and data governance solutions.
Most MSMEs aren’t aware of DPDP Rules compliance yet, says Tally Solutions MD Tejas Goenka
In the coming quarter, Tally will be releasing a slew of AI solutions that will help its MSME customers access complex business data using voice and text over phone.
Accenture Q1 signals stable demand but execution pressure for Indian IT firms
For Indian IT companies such as TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, and Cognizant, analysts say a stronger recovery is likely to depend on an improvement in macro conditions rather than company-specific execution alone.
