The top-five digital skill domains in demand in September-November 2021 are Testing, Platform Technologies, Java, Cloud Infra, and Data Analytics
TCS, Infosys ramp up onshore hiring; Infosys committed to hire 25,000 over 5 yrs
More than 20 selections for international profiles have been confirmed up to now
Want cash dole for poor, I-T cut to create demand
Besides slow growth in BFSI and retail verticals, deal conversion is taking time and may impact revenues and stock valuations
Around 85,000 employees added on net basis, highest in six years
Industry focus for fresh hires is mostly on niche skills around new digital tools and services
About salary of freshers not growing in IT sector in past 20 yrs, Pai termed it as a 'great tragedy'
Despite the threat of automation, the industry will continue to be an important driver of growth