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Avik Das

AI agents: The silent workforce shift across India's IT services industry

Behind the automation wave, India's IT sector is reshaping talent, delivery and the future of work

AI agents: The silent workforce shift across India's IT services industry
Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

Relationship between LLM and services firms is symbiotic: Coforge CEO

Coforge aims to reach $5 billion in revenue within four years, banking on AI-driven demand while viewing LLM firms as partners rather than competitors

Relationship between LLM and services firms is symbiotic: Coforge CEO
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

IBM overhang is over now, we had to stand on our own: Kyndryl India head

Nearly five years after being spun off from IBM, Kyndryl India president Lingraju Sawkar says the firm has established its own identity, where it can now scale India solutions globally

IBM overhang is over now, we had to stand on our own: Kyndryl India head
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Coforge aims to double revenue to $5 bn by 2030, says CEO Sudhir Singh

The mid-tier IT firm plans to drive growth through large deals, AI investments, acquisitions and expansion in healthcare, public-sector and GCC businesses

Coforge aims to double revenue to $5 bn by 2030, says CEO Sudhir Singh
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

TCS to take additional $70 million blow from DXC Technology case in US

The suit accused TCS of exploiting software access granted to Transamerica employees, who were transferred to TCS in a $2 billion deal

TCS to take additional $70 million blow from DXC Technology case in US
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

US govt's curbs on Anthropic models reignite calls for sovereign AI

The US move to restrict access to Anthropic's latest AI models has intensified concerns over AI sovereignty and technology dependence in India

US govt's curbs on Anthropic models reignite calls for sovereign AI
Updated On : 14 Jun 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

EY GDS launches flagship AI-focused client experience centre in Bengaluru

The ey.ai Center for Reimagination is part of EY's $1.4 billion AI investment plan and aims to help organisations translate AI ambitions into large-scale business transformation

EY GDS launches flagship AI-focused client experience centre in Bengaluru
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5, limits access to advanced Mythos model

The AI firm says Fable 5 sets a new benchmark across tasks, while access to Mythos 5 remains limited due to concerns over its advanced cybersecurity capabilities

Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5, limits access to advanced Mythos model
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Enterprise AI adoption low due to high token usage, low RoI: Cognizant CEO

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar says excessive AI token spending without clear business outcomes is widening the gap between AI capabilities and enterprise adoption

Enterprise AI adoption low due to high token usage, low RoI: Cognizant CEO
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

AI is rewiring the software industry by collapsing traditional workflows

Autonomous agents are shortening project timelines and changing how people work in the sector, reports Avik Das

AI is rewiring the software industry by collapsing traditional workflows
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Goldman Sachs Services India head Gunjan Samtani to retire this year

Samtani, who spent 16 years with Goldman Sachs and nine years in his current role, will be succeeded by Ken Castelino and Balaji Sivasubramanian as co-heads

Goldman Sachs Services India head Gunjan Samtani to retire this year
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

Demand for forward deployed engineers surges as companies adopt AI

Demand for forward deployed engineers is soaring as enterprises and AI firms seek specialists who can bridge business needs and accelerate AI adoption

Demand for forward deployed engineers surges as companies adopt AI
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 12:12 AM IST

IT major Wipro CEO Pallia's salary down 15.7% to $5.29 million

The decline in Srini Pallia's compensation was primarily due to lower variable pay, as IT firms continue to navigate a challenging demand environment

IT major Wipro CEO Pallia's salary down 15.7% to $5.29 million
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Infosys workforce age profile shifts as young, older staff near parity

The workforce change reflects how India's IT services sector has moved up the value chain, with firms relying more on experienced talent for digital and AI-led client work

Infosys workforce age profile shifts as young, older staff near parity
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

It's return of the natives as Indian techies' American dream fades

The flow of Indian technology professionals to the US is slowing, while the number returning to India is rising amid visa uncertainty, weaker hiring, and shifts in the global tech job market

It's return of the natives as Indian techies' American dream fades
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh's salary rises 2.5% to ₹82.6 crore in FY26

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh's pay rose 2.5% to ₹82.6 crore in FY26 as the company sharpened its focus on enterprise AI adoption

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh's salary rises 2.5% to ₹82.6 crore in FY26
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Happiest Minds banking on large deals to maintain double digit growth

Happiest Minds bets on large deals, AI-led demand, and regional diversification to sustain double-digit growth amid macro uncertainty

Happiest Minds banking on large deals to maintain double digit growth
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

TCS ties up with Mistral to build custom AI models for enterprise clients

TCS will leverage Mistral Forge to build custom AI models for enterprises across BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare and the public sector

TCS ties up with Mistral to build custom AI models for enterprise clients
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Yet to see slowdown in sales post govt's gold directives: Titan MD

Titan said it will take another four to six weeks to assess the impact of higher gold import duty and the PM's appeal to reduce gold consumption on consumer sentiment

Yet to see slowdown in sales post govt's gold directives: Titan MD
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

US Green Card directive may add new uncertainty for Indian aspirants now

The USCIS memo does not change Green Card law, but immigration lawyers say it may make the final adjustment-of-status stage less predictable for applicants

US Green Card directive may add new uncertainty for Indian aspirants now
Updated On : 24 May 2026 | 11:29 PM IST