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India IT spending to reach $110.3 bn in 2023 amid global slowdown: Report

The software and IT services segments are projected to grow 9.3 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2023, respectively

Global macro headwinds may moderate growth for Indian IT industry: Icra

The evolving global macroeconomic headwinds could moderate growth for Indian IT services industry over the medium term, ICRA said on Wednesday. Rating agency ICRA, in its recent research report, has cited that given the Indian IT services industry generates about 60-65 per cent of revenues from the US market and 20-25 per cent from the European market, it remains susceptible to macroeconomic uncertainties and adverse regulatory changes in these key operating markets. Deepak Jotwani, Assistant Vice President and Sector Head of ICRA, said: "Growth in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) segment, one of the key segments for IT companies, has tapered more than other segments in recent quarters, and this is partially attributable to lower lending activity". If the macroeconomic headwinds persist, the mortgage lending and the retail segments are expected to witness relatively higher moderation in growth, compared to the manufacturing and healthcare segments. "While the ..

HCL Tech management cautious on revenue growth in FY23; stock plunges 6%

At its investor meeting held in New York on December 8, the management said the revenue growth guidance for FY23 is likely to come in at the lower end of its 13.5-14.5 per cent

Indian IT industry to hire 200,000 people in near term: Kris Gopalakrishnan

'Ups and downs' in global economy will not impact Indian industry for long, he says

53% IT professionals may resign to pursue new job within next year: Report

More than half of IT professionals (53 per cent) are likely to pursue a new position within the next year due to better compensation, a lack of training and development and a lack of work-life balance, according to a report. About 66 per cent of IT decision makers see skills gap in their teams even as there is a 10 per cent decrease from last year, according to Skillsoft's 2022 IT Skills and Salary Report. However, the industry is facing another pressing challenge centred around talent attrition, with more than half (53 per cent) of all respondents extremely or somewhat likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months, it added. Skillsoft's 2022 IT Skills and Salary Report based on a survey with nearly 8,000 respondents. The report further revealed that over the past year, the workplace has been defined by employee-led "movements", namely the Great Resignation and "quiet quitting". Meanwhile, the pace of digital transformation and lack of enough technical resources have pushed m

IT industry logged 25% attrition in FY22, trend to continue: Report

Non-technology lapping up as employees seek work flexibility and opportunities for career development

Is the IT industry facing an HR management challenge?

Wipro's Rishad Premji recently said that talent, not market growth, was the challenge tech services companies were staring at. What is the cause of these troubles? Is it an HR management challenge?

Accenture sees Q1 revenue below estimates due to currency volatility

For the full year, the company reported revenue of $61.6 billion an increase of 22 per cent in the US dollar terms

Moonlighting not ethical: IBM India's Patel joins IT industry debate

Wipro's leader Rishad Premji and Infosys have warned against practice before

From double-digit hikes to promotions, India's IT talent takes the cake

The salary increases are not restricted to the Indian IT industry. Globally too, tech talent is being rewarded as never before

Tier-2 IT firms face sharper downgrades with clients likely to pare spends

Margin pressure and valuation premium point to downside for stocks

Banks could shine in Q4 earnings season

While brokerages expect Q4 earnings of Nifty50 companies to hit record peak levels, the march is expected to be driven by banks and financials. Let's dive into the Street expecting from Q4 results

Accenture's Q2 result raises red flags for Indian IT

IT consulting firm Accenture reported strong Q2 results last week. But, supply-side challenges remain a point of concern. Let's find out what the numbers mean for the Indian IT sector

Indian IT players to hire 360,000 freshers for FY22: Unearthinsight study

In order to retain talent, companies announced several measures like salary hikes, stock options, promotions, long-term incentives, higher skill increments, and upskilling/reskilling training

Position India as market leader in cybersecurity, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The magnitude of digitisation across sectors, including banking, has necessitated a sharper focus on cybersecurity, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday

Talent-starved Indian IT sector on a hiring spree, but trouble looms?

In boost for Indian IT, US to conduct rare 2nd lottery for H-1B applicants

The move would provide another chance to hundreds of Indian IT professionals who could not make it in the first random selection

Indian IT industry revenues to grow in double-digits in FY22: Azim Premji

Wipro founder-chairman Azim Premji believes the Indian IT industry revenues will grow in double digits in the current financial year

With massive investment plans, steel leads India Inc's capacity expansion

Several top companies, led by steel majors ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Hindalco, are planning to expand capacity in the next few quarters

Indian IT has 'competitive advantage' in employee talent: Nasscom president

How industry uses 'access to technology' will matter in a democratic system, says Debjani Ghosh