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TCS Tightens Freshers Intake: Only 25,000 Offers as IT Hiring Slows

TCS has extended just 25,000 fresher offers for the fiscal year 2027, marking a significant reduction from 44,000 in FY26. The decision reflects a cautious approach in response to uncertain demand and macroeconomic challenges, echoing broader hiring trends across the IT sector in India. This move highlights a shift towards experienced lateral hires as companies like Infosys and Wipro also slow campus hiring. Despite challenges, TCS remains adaptable, aiming for balance between prudent scaling and emerging tech investment.

5 days ago

TCS Tightens Freshers Intake: Only 25,000 Offers as IT Hiring Slows

Tech Mahindra Clears the Air: No Layoff Plans Amid AI Rumors

Tech Mahindra officially refutes viral layoff rumors linked to AI integration, clarifying there are no plans to cut 30,000 jobs. Addressing concerns, the firm emphasized a focus on productivity through redeployment and announced a new AI partnership with Microsoft. With a stable workforce of 150,000, the company aims to ease employee and investor anxieties while navigating AI advancements.

Mar 9

Tech Mahindra Clears the Air: No Layoff Plans Amid AI Rumors

TCS Doubles Down on AI: Doubling Freshers While Skipping Headcount in Strategic Shift

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic enhancement in their hiring practices by doubling their fresher intake for FY25 to about 40,000 recruits. Not stopping there, they've also trained an impressive 217,000 employees in AI, placing a significant focus on upskilling in response to industry demands. Curiously, TCS chose not to disclose their total headcount in their Q3 FY25 earnings, signaling a deliberate pivot towards nurturing fresh talent while exercising caution after periods of over-hiring. This move positions TCS firmly on the road to recovery, perpetuated by a robust fresher recruitment strategy amid a global IT revival.

Jan 12

TCS Doubles Down on AI: Doubling Freshers While Skipping Headcount in Strategic Shift

TCS Layoffs Under Fire: Industry Demands Probe Amid Staggering Dividend Payouts

The IT industry is up in arms as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) faces calls for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged unfair labor practices surrounding its 2025 layoffs. With TCS posting a ₹45,000 crore dividend payout, unions accuse the company of forcing resignations without proper severance, worsening job insecurity. Amid restructuring driven by AI adoption, TCS has reportedly laid off 12,000 globally. Concerns rise as India aims to be an AI powerhouse while talent drain threats loom larger.

Dec 11

TCS Layoffs Under Fire: Industry Demands Probe Amid Staggering Dividend Payouts

Microsoft's Massive Layoff Plans Amid AI Revolution: 6,000 Jobs on the Line

Amidst a bold push towards artificial intelligence, Microsoft is set to lay off up to 6,000 employees. Following recent news of Amazon's layoffs, Microsoft is making significant workforce changes, emphasizing AI-powered efficiency over traditional roles.

Nov 26

Microsoft's Massive Layoff Plans Amid AI Revolution: 6,000 Jobs on the Line

TCS Faces Public Scrutiny Over Alleged Illegal Layoffs in Pune

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is in hot water over alleged illegal layoffs at its Pune office. The Labour Commissioner of Pune has summoned the tech giant following complaints from the National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) about forced resignations of approximately 2,500 mid- and senior-level employees, raising concerns about job security, ethical practices, and the role of AI in workforce reductions.

Nov 16

TCS Faces Public Scrutiny Over Alleged Illegal Layoffs in Pune

TCS Headcount Nosedives: Major Restructuring Signals Change in Tech Giant

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a drastic reduction in its workforce, marking a 14-quarter low. The IT giant's strategic restructuring aims to realign its workforce with evolving technological demands, focusing on emerging technologies like AI. This move, affecting 19,755 employees, primarily targets middle and senior management roles. While TCS assures support for impacted employees, the IT world is closely watching its bold steps towards future-readiness.

Oct 10

TCS Headcount Nosedives: Major Restructuring Signals Change in Tech Giant

TCS Restructures Workforce: 6,000 Layoffs Amid Rumored 20,000 Cuts

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) confirms laying off about 6,000 employees amid restructuring plans, despite workforce numbers showing a reduction of nearly 20,000. The disparity has sparked debate, accusations of under-reporting, and calls for greater transparency. As TCS aims to optimize for future technologies, the situation reflects broader IT industry challenges and ethical considerations.

Oct 10

TCS Restructures Workforce: 6,000 Layoffs Amid Rumored 20,000 Cuts

TCS Trims 12,000 Jobs in 2025 Amidst Strategic Shift to AI Dominance

In a major restructuring move, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to streamline its workforce by laying off around 12,000 employees by 2025. The IT giant claims the move is part of a strategy to adapt to evolving tech demands focusing on AI and digital transformation. The severance packages offered exceed industry norms, but unions criticize the layoffs as underreported and handled insensitively.

Oct 10

TCS Trims 12,000 Jobs in 2025 Amidst Strategic Shift to AI Dominance

TCS Announces Strategic Layoffs Amid Global IT Turbulence

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to lay off around 12,000 employees as a response to the global IT sector's downturn, sparking debates across industry and regulatory landscapes. With an increasing reliance on AI and automation, TCS’s strategic layoffs underscore the dynamic landscape of the IT industry and its shifting workforce needs.

Oct 5

TCS Announces Strategic Layoffs Amid Global IT Turbulence