Information Technology

Infosys stock to open higher on Friday? ADR jumps 10%; FY26 guidance raised

Infosys ADRs surged 10.2 per cent in New York on Wednesday after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26 to 3-3.5 per cent from 2-3 per cent earlier

India's iPhone exports hit ₹2 trillion in CY25, a first since 2021

Apple's iPhone exports from India crossed ₹2 trillion in 2025, marking a major milestone for the PLI scheme and India's fast-deepening electronics manufacturing ecosystem

IT outsourcing may pivot to smaller AI-led deals as mega contracts reset

AI and generative AI (GenAI) are expected to play crucial roles in deal renewals going forward, as clients look to build more efficiencies into their operations and reduce costs

Coforge to buy AI firm Encora for $2.35 billion in all-stock deal

All-stock deal is the biggest acquisition by an Indian IT firm in ER&D space

Risk of AI disruption to white-collar jobs lower in India: IT Secretary

India faces a lower risk of AI-driven disruption to cognitive jobs compared to Western economies, IT Secretary S Krishnan has said, citing the country's relatively lower proportion of white-collar roles in the overall workforce, and highlighted that the dominance of STEM-based employment can yield newer opportunities. Krishnan said AI's (Artificial Intelligence) real impact will come from building and deploying sector and use-specific applications, a process that will require large numbers of trained professionals. He added that this is where India's strength lies and where new AI-driven job opportunities will emerge. "... For India, where the number of white-collar jobs relative to other jobs is much lower than in the West, this risk to cognitive jobs, I don't think, is as serious as it is in other places. Also, the fact that most of our white-collar jobs are in the STEM space and... means that we have an opportunity...," Krishnan told PTI in an interview, as he weighed in on the AI

STQC norms rollout has boosted Indian surveillance companies, says Khemka

The founder of Aditya Infotech says the rollout of STQC norms has improved trust and compliance in India's surveillance market, and helped the firm scale up capacity and gain market share

Business that's hiring as AI race hots up: GCCs outpace IT giants

GCCs outpace traditional IT giants in taking in talent as they pivot from basic operations to strategic AI, marking a decisive shift from maintenance to modernisation

Freshworks to acquire FireHydrant to boost AI-powered incident management

Co-founded by Robert Ross and Dylan Nielsen in 2018, FireHydrant has deep expertise in IT and DevOps with customers across consumer and business industries, including Palo Alto Networks, BP, and Qlik

Order payload propels LTIMindtree into orbit as deal wins stay strong

$1.59 billion in contracts fires revenue boosters; margin gains provide sustained lift

IT Rules likely to be amended to curb fake news and defamation

The government is considering major amendments to the IT Rules 2021 to restrict obscene, defamatory or misleading digital content and introduce stricter content ratings and penalties for violations

Kyndryl renews pact with Vodafone Idea to upgrade IT and cybersecurity

US-based IT firm Kyndryl on Thursday announced a three-year partnership renewal with Vodafone Idea (Vi) to transform the telecom operator's IT operations and provide a unified and integrated cyber resilience framework. Kyndryl will develop and implement a cyber resilience framework centred on security governance, zero-touch services, data protection, identity and access management, security operations, and incident recovery. The company will also revamp Vi's cybersecurity architecture to improve compliance with upcoming regulatory requirements, the company said in a statement. Further, Kyndryl will deploy a next-generation IT operations delivery model based on advanced automation and data-driven insights, alongside driving large transformation projects in backup, storage management and continuous data protection (CDP) to provide the telco with enhanced operational agility and reduce costs. Vodafone Idea will continue to use Kyndryl Bridge, an AI-driven integration platform, to boos

LTIMindtree soars 54% from March low; stock hits 9-month high; here's why

The company's focus on vendor consolidation and AI-driven transformation engagements has strengthened its medium-term growth visibility

Govt to focus on innovation in AI space, regulate when required: IT Secy

The government's priority currently is to focus on innovation in AI space and it will introduce regulation or legislation when required, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Wednesday. The secretary said the government wants to leverage AI to make sure that it delivers the maximum benefit for the people of the country. "If we believe that the priority needs to be for innovation, regulation is not the priority today. There is a lot of play for innovation in the AI space. Having said that, let me again assert that if the need arises for legislation or regulation, the government will not be found wanting," Krishnan said. He was speaking on the occasion of releasing IndiaAI governance guidelines report submitted to the government by a sub-committee under the IndiaAI Mission. The report recommends principles and strategy that the government should adopt for governing artificial intelligence related matters. Krishnan said the report supports the position taken by the government and there is

BFSI is the most digitally mature sector, says Arundhati Bhattacharya

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025, Salesforce India Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya spoke about technology, leadership, and women in banking

Kerala eyes $50 billion IT value by 2031 with new digital vision plan

The draft IT Vision 2031 aims to generate 5 lakh jobs, attract Rs 20,000 crore in startup investments, and make Kerala a global hub for ethical and sustainable technology

Proposed AI content rules test social media's limits, raise compliance

India's proposed IT Rules mandate AI content labeling, but social media firms warn of technical, compliance, and user-experience challenges

Only joint secretaries, DIGs can now issue notices to social media firms

Meity amends IT Rules 2021; from November 1, only senior officers can flag unlawful content to intermediaries, with orders subject to monthly review at top level

TCS, Infy, HCL Tech gain 2%; IT index up 5% in 1 week ahead of Q2 results

However, thus far in the calendar year 2025, the IT index has underperformed the market by falling 20 per cent, as against 4.7 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex

Trump's H-1B shock: Offshoring likely to get lift, IT cos may take a hit

New US visa fee piles pressure on Indian IT firms, threatening margins and accelerating shift to GCCs, automation, and local hiring

$13 billion worth of IT contracts up for renewal in coming months

Global uncertainty, US trade tariffs, and muted growth weigh on Indian IT firms as over 600 major outsourcing contracts near renewal in the second half of 2025