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Pressure amps up on Infosys, Wipro likely to beat high expectations

The 2025 financial year has been seen as one of recovery for Indian IT companies after a slowdown in spending from US-based clients brought revenue growth down to the low single-digits in the previous

Pressure amps up on Infosys, Wipro likely to beat high expectations
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 7:38 AM IST

Infosys expands partnership with Microsoft to boost Cloud, GenAI adoption

IT giant Infosys on Wednesday announced expansion of its partnership with Microsoft to help drive global customer adoption of generative AI and Microsoft's cloud platform Azure. Additionally, Infosys will also act as a strategic supplier to support cloud and AI workloads for Microsoft's enterprise customers. It will infuse Microsoft's generative AI suite of offerings across its Solution IP portfolio to bring unique capabilities to market, helping clients achieve cost-efficiency, scalability, and agility, according to a regulatory filing. "Our expanded collaboration with Infosys will transform industries, enhance business operations, elevate employee experiences, and deliver new value for customers. Together, we will harness the power of generative AI to deliver innovative solutions, drive AI adoption and enable unprecedented innovation for customers," Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer at Microsoft, said. The collaboration aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance customer

Infosys expands partnership with Microsoft to boost Cloud, GenAI adoption
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 5:27 PM IST

Accenture results: Worst behind for India IT; buy selectively, say analysts

Accenture share price: While a strong recovery in discretionary demand may take a few quarters, it is unlikely to worsen further, analysts said after Q4 results

Accenture results: Worst behind for India IT; buy selectively, say analysts
Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 10:04 PM IST

Infosys, Swedish electric car maker Polestar to set up tech hub in B'luru

IT major Infosys has collaborated with Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar to create a base for the latter's development of in-car infotainment, software and electrical/electronics engineering, user experience, and cloud-powered digital services. As part of this partnership, Infosys will establish a global technology hub for Polestar at its development centre in Bengaluru, a regulatory filing said. "This hub aims to deliver electric vehicle (EV) software development and validation across many domains, including infotainment, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and telematics," it said. It will support Polestar's product management, customer engagement, corporate solutions, and accelerate direct-to consumer digital services through cloud-native development, testing, and data engineering, it added. Infosys said it will leverage engineering R&D services provider in-tech, its latest acquisition, to complement the engagement. "Polestar is starting a new chapter in ..

Infosys, Swedish electric car maker Polestar to set up tech hub in B'luru
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 8:51 PM IST

Stocks To Watch: Infosys, Car Trade, SBI, Vadilal, NBCC, TVS Holdings

Stocks to Watch: The finance ministry may amend its circular to provide relief to Infosys regarding a Rs 30,000 crore GST demand.

Stocks To Watch: Infosys, Car Trade, SBI, Vadilal, NBCC, TVS Holdings
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 7:13 AM IST

Combined value of top 75 brands up 19% to $450.5 bn, TCS tops chart: Report

The combined valuation of India's top 75 valuable brands has gone up at an "impressive growth" rate of 19 per cent to USD 450.5 billion, according to the Kantar BrandZ report. India's leading IT firm TCS remained the most valuable brand for the third straight year, folllowed by HDFC Bank, Airtel, Infosys and SBI, the report said. "With a brand value of USD 49.7 billion, TCS has seen a 16 per cent rise versus last year, driven by investments in innovation, particularly in AI and digital transformation," it said. Brands across business sectors have fuelled the growth, with 54 brands boosting their brand value over the past year, according to the Kantar BrandZ MostValuable Indian Brands Report. "This impressive growth outpaces most other BrandZ rankings globally and closely mirrors the 20 per cent increase seen in the Global Top 100," it said. Financial services brands dominate the list as 17 brands contributed 28 per cent of the ranking overall brand value. HFDC Bank is second with

Combined value of top 75 brands up 19% to $450.5 bn, TCS tops chart: Report
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 10:17 PM IST

Infosys to help Posti spruce up customer experience, efficiency with AI

Indian IT services company Infosys on Thursday announced it is extending strategic collaboration with Posti to enable the delivery and logistics services provider in Finland, Sweden and the Baltics to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Infosys will adopt an AI-driven approach powered by Topaz, its AI-first offering using generative AI technologies, to empower Posti with operational efficiencies and service quality. Infosys Cobalt will leverage its Live Enterprise Application Management Platform (LEAP), a cloud-enabled platform, to provide NextGen Application Management Services for enterprises to drive their cloud journey, and enhance business productivity. "Infosys today announced it is extending its strategic collaboration with Posti, the leading delivery and logistics services provider in Finland, Sweden and the Baltics," the release said. Over the last five years through the collaboration, Infosys has helped Posti improve the resilience of IT systems, reduc

Infosys to help Posti spruce up customer experience, efficiency with AI
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 9:13 PM IST

Why did Mphasis, Nifty IT gain up to 4% after US Fed cut rates by 50 bps?

The surge in IT stocks was fuelled by the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, lowering the target range to 4.75 per cent to 5 per cent.

Why did Mphasis, Nifty IT gain up to 4% after US Fed cut rates by 50 bps?
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 10:34 AM IST

IT staffers' FY25 average salary hikes likely to be 5.5-8%, say experts

Experts say top performers may continue to see increases ranging from 12-18%

IT staffers' FY25 average salary hikes likely to be 5.5-8%, say experts
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

AI Alliance adds 7 Indian members including Infosys, AI4Bharat & Sarvam AI

Founded in 2023, the group aims to promote open, safe, and responsible artificial intelligence practices globally

AI Alliance adds 7 Indian members including Infosys, AI4Bharat & Sarvam AI
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 5:13 PM IST

Infy, TCS, LTIM: Pivot levels to track on IT stocks as Fed readies rate cut

The Nifty IT index had shed 3% on Wednesday ahead of the US Fed policy decision. Here are the key pivot points to track on top IT stocks with potential upside and downside targets as per charts.

Infy, TCS, LTIM: Pivot levels to track on IT stocks as Fed readies rate cut
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

Infosys enters collaboration with UK's Metro Bank to digitalise operations

Indian IT major Infosys on Tuesday said it has entered into a long-term collaboration with British community bank Metro Bank to digitise the bank's operations. The collaboration will utilise Infosys Topaz, the firm's AI-first offerings, to enhance Metro Bank's digital capabilities, improve automation, refine data, and embed further AI capabilities. This will assist the bank in increasing efficiency and saving costs, a regulatory filing said. "At the end of this transformation, we will be a very different business, but the true essence of Metro Bank will remain the same -- a high-quality service organisation putting customers centre-stage," Metro Bank CEO Daniel Frumkin said. The bank expects to deliver 80 million pounds of annualised cost savings this year across multiple initiatives, as it progresses towards the target of reaching mid-to-high teen return on tangible equity by 2027, he added. "Our shared goal is to continually enhance customer engagement, community focus, and the

Infosys enters collaboration with UK's Metro Bank to digitalise operations
Updated On : 17 Sep 2024 | 6:32 PM IST

LIC appoints Infosys to build NextGen platform as part of DIVE programme

LIC expects this digital platform to be the foundation for building high-value business applications

LIC appoints Infosys to build NextGen platform as part of DIVE programme
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

Cobalt serves as a funnel for Infosys' AI-led deals under Topaz platform

Even as the company launched Topaz, its AI-first offering last year, Cobalt has been preparing clients for their next big jump in adopting AI

Cobalt serves as a funnel for Infosys' AI-led deals under Topaz platform
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Infosys, Proximus Group come together to drive new business opportunities

IT services firm Infosys and Belgium-headquartered digital services and communication solutions provider Proximus Group on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at unlocking new business opportunities, according to a release. The strategic collaboration will focus on a joint go-to-market approach that will leverage products of Proximus' International affiliates, including Route Mobile's Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) and Telesign's Digital Identity (DI) solutions. "This combined with Infosys digital services will drive innovation in omnichannel customer engagement and AI-driven digital assistants for their customers," a release said, adding that the collaboration aims to enhance digital security by providing digital identity and fraud protection solutions, that drive trusted communication online. The collaboration between Infosys and Proximus enables the two sides to further strengthen their digital offerings and drive their innovative solutions to business

Infosys, Proximus Group come together to drive new business opportunities
Updated On : 10 Sep 2024 | 6:57 PM IST

IT shares in demand; Coforge up 6% as Motilal Oswal upgrades stock to 'Buy'

The IT sector is on the cusp of a mild but possibly sustained recovery in client spending, and the impending rate cut cycle should add to the sector tailwinds, according to MOFSL.

IT shares in demand; Coforge up 6% as Motilal Oswal upgrades stock to 'Buy'
Updated On : 10 Sep 2024 | 2:51 PM IST

Sebi lifts restrictions on 16 entities in Infosys insider trading case

Sebi on Monday lifted restrictions imposed on 16 entities, including some former employees of Infosys, in a case pertaining to alleged insider trading activities in IT major shares. The regulator also directed that the prohibition slapped on six entities -- Amit Bhutra, Bharath C Jain, Capital One Partners, Tesora Capital, Manish C Jain and Ankush Bhutra -- through the interim order, along with the confirmatory order, will stand vacated with immediate effect, bringing an end to the matter. "I deem it fit to vacate the directions issued vide the interim order read with confirmatory order against noticees 2 to 7 and dispose of instant proceedings against all the noticees. "The interim order and the Confirmatory Order in respect of the noticees have already been quashed by the SAT vide its order dated April 25, 2022," Sebi's whole-time member Ashwani Bhatia said in the 57-page final order. The case originated after Sebi identified suspicious trading patterns around the financial resul

Sebi lifts restrictions on 16 entities in Infosys insider trading case
Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 10:50 PM IST

Infosys onboarding delays: Centre asks Karnataka to take appropriate action

The Union Labour Ministry instructed the Karnataka State Labour Commissioner's Office to address the situation and ensure compliance with relevant labour regulations

Infosys onboarding delays: Centre asks Karnataka to take appropriate action
Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Infosys onboarding delays: Centre asks Karnataka to take appropriate action

The Union Labour Ministry instructed the Karnataka State Labour Commissioner's Office to address the situation and ensure compliance with relevant labour regulations

Infosys onboarding delays: Centre asks Karnataka to take appropriate action
Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

After 2-year delay, Infosys finally sends joining dates to 1,000 graduates

If Infosys fails to honour commitment and breaches joining date, NITES will organise a protest right in front of its office, said Harpreet Singh Saluja, president of the IT employee union

After 2-year delay, Infosys finally sends joining dates to 1,000 graduates
Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 10:40 AM IST