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IT firm Black Box targets 15% annual growth, aims for $2 bn revenue by FY29

IT company Black Box expects 15 per cent year-on-year growth for the next four years as it eyes to cross the USD 2 billion revenue mark by fiscal year 2029, a senior company official said. Black Box President and CEO Sanjeev Verma told PTI that the company expects that its planned acquisition may add up to USD 750 million in incremental revenues. "With a quarterly order book averaging USD 500 million, the company anticipates closing the fiscal year with a backlog 30-40 per cent higher than last year, providing strong forward visibility," Verma said. The company had posted revenue of Rs 1,387 crore, about USD 160 million, in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. "For FY'26, we are guiding revenues in the range of Rs 6,750-7,000 crore. This outlook reflects the momentum in our core business and the steps we are taking to build a stronger foundation for sustained growth," Verma said. The BSE-listed digital infrastructure solutions provider and part of the Essar Group has unveiled an

Infosys wins ₹14K cr deal from UK's NHS for workforce management solution

The 15-year contract with NHS Business Services Authority will replace the Electronic Staff Record system and manage payroll for 1.9 million NHS employees

Clash of the titans: Legal disputes among IT services firms on the rise

Platform-based, intellectual property-driven models trigger cases

Equity investors shift focus from export sectors amid US trade hurdles

Weighting of domestic demand-driven sectors surges; 'sunrise' stocks leap ahead

IT sector sees muted FY26 growth; recovery likely with AI adoption: Report

The Indian IT sector is experiencing subdued growth, with industry guidance and recent results pointing towards a muted outlook for FY26, though a recovery in FY27 is possible with recovery in key export markets and adoption of new technology. According to HSBC Global Research, near-term discretionary spending among clients remains weak, but there are signs of acceleration in the next fiscal year, especially as adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among enterprises gathers pace. While the near-term demand environment remains soft and unchanged, FY27 is likely to see pick-up in demand driven by recovery in the US macro and increase in demand from IT companies looking to drive enterprise scale AI adoption, HSBC Global Research said. Key indicators show that the Indian IT sector has faced challenges related to global macroeconomic uncertainty, client cost optimisation, and delayed decision-making. Major Indian IT firms such as TCS, Infosys, and HCLTech reported healthy large deal .

Capgemini appoints Sanjay Chalke as India CEO, Yardi to retire in 2026

Capgemini has appointed Sanjay Chalke as CEO of its India business effective January 1, 2026, while outgoing CEO Ashwin Yardi will assume the role of non-executive Chairman

Q2 results preview: Global headwinds likely to show in IT firms' earnings

While the first few months of the financial year saw no notable deterioration, as called out by the companies in July

Indian IT faces $100,000 H-1B shock, but innovation may be the answer

Visa fee hike poses a major challenge for the industry, but it is also an opportunity for cash-rich firms to rethink their model

IT sector hit by tariffs, visas, AI, geopolitics: Can it weather the storm?

US tariffs, visa issues, geopolitical tensions, and AI disruption have plunged the IT services industry into an uncertain period

Stock markets likely to open flat; IT firms in focus amid US visa hike

India's $283 billion IT sector, which generates about 57 per cent of its total revenue from the US, has long gained from American work visa programmes and outsourcing of software and business services

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

$100K H-1B visa fees add to TCS' woes; firm second-biggest beneficiary

Tata Consultancy Services could be among the worst hit by Trump's new visa fee targeting foreign tech workers

What is US HIRE legislation and what it means for Indian tech sector

The US HIRE Act plans a 25 per cent tax on outsourcing payments by American firms, aiming to boost local jobs; the move could raise costs for companies relying on Indian IT and service providers

Cognizant to roll out pay hikes for 80% employees from November 1

The pay hikes for consistent high performers is likely to be in higher single digits in India, whereas top performers are expected to get the highest raise

TCS layoffs signal AI-driven transformation in $283 bn outsourcing sector

TCS and its peers Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, LTIMindtree, and Cognizant collectively employ over 430,000 workers with 13 to 25 years of experience

IT sector braces for slower growth trajectory as US tariff tensions mount

Sectors such as automobile, manufacturing, and retail are already bearing the brunt of tariffs - this was called out by IT executives during their earnings conferences last month

Cognizant undecided on salary hikes, plans rollout for most by year-end

Facing global uncertainty, Cognizant delays salary hike decision and targets second-half rollout while continuing to hire freshers and expand AI-driven roles

Trump tariffs to hit exports; 7% upside in Nifty till Dec '25: Satish Menon

Markets are currently concerned about weak Q1 earnings and a faltering trade deal discussion between the US and India, Menon said, which may severely impact domestic exports

US tariffs may hit India's IT sector indirectly via tech spend cuts: EY

Though the Indian IT services sector is not directly hit by the newly-announced 25 per cent US tariffs on goods, the ripple effects could be "substantial" as rising input costs may prompt US companies to scale back discretionary tech spends, Nitin Bhatt, Technology Sector Leader at EY India said on Thursday. The tariff announcement comes at a time when the export-led Indian IT industry is grappling with macroeconomic uncertainties and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). "While the Indian IT services sector isn't directly hit by the newly announced 25 per cent US tariffs, the ripple effects could be substantial. Rising input costs may prompt US companies to scale back discretionary tech spending. Simultaneously, growing unease around workforce mobility and evolving digital taxation frameworks could redefine how cross-border services are priced and delivered," Bhatt said. Companies that pivot to hybrid delivery models, diversify geographically, and embed AI at scale will be ..

Tech sector at inflection point, workforce rationalisation likely: Nasscom

With country's largest IT services firm TCS laying off over 12,000 employees, industry body Nasscom on Monday said some "transitions" and "workforce rationalisation" are expected in near term as organisations shift toward product-aligned delivery models in response to increasing client demands for agility, innovation, and speed. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said it will lay off more than 12,000 employees, or 2 per cent of its global workforce, this year, as part of a broader strategy to become a "future-ready organisation". The impact will be felt most in the middle and senior grades. Without directly mentioning TCS, Nasscom, in a statement titled "workforce realignment and industry transformation", highlighted that the tech industry is currently at an inflection point, with AI and automation becoming central to business operations. "Over the next several months, we anticipate some transitions as organisations pivot toward product-aligned delivery models, driven by rising ...