TCS layoffs: Amidst mass sackings, Tata Consultancy Services stops salary hikes & senior level hiring; ‘huge cost cutting in…’

TCS communicated to its employees through an internal email on Saturday regarding challenges from market and economic uncertainties. (AI image) TCS layoffs: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has decided to stop recruitment of senior staff and freeze yearly salary increments across its global operations. This decision follows the company’s recent announcement to reduce its over 6…

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Tariff impact: Donald Trump’s new import duties could push US factory costs up to 4.5%, economists warn; flag risks to jobs, AI growth and margins

As President Donald Trump prepares to implement a sweeping set of new import tariffs starting August 1, a new analysis suggests these policies could significantly strain US manufacturers by raising their costs between 2% and 4.5%. The research, conducted by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, warns that such increases may crimp already-thin profit margins,…

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Wistron to expand India operations: Telangana unit planned with Rs 1,000 crore investment; focus on non-iPhone hardware

Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron, which sold its Karnataka iPhone facility to Tata Electronics in 2023, is now planning an electronics production unit in Telangana with a proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore, according to informed Economic Times sources.The company is currently looking for suitable land in Hyderabad to establish a facility dedicated to manufacturing servers, routers…

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TCS stock slumps! IT firm’s shares plunge 33% from lifetime high, down 25% in 2025; amidst layoffs news, will bearish trend continue?

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s prominent IT firm, is facing a disconnect between its operational performance and market sentiment. The company’s stock has plunged 33 per cent from its peak, including a 25 per cent drop in 2025 alone, despite strong Q1FY26 results and continued dividend payouts.Recently, the tech giant’s announcement of large-scale layoffs, with…

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RBI bets on gold! Reserve Bank of India buys half a tonne of gold in June; yellow metal fastest growing component of India’s forex reserves

Despite gold generating one of the highest returns in India, the central bank rarely disposes of its gold assets. (AI image) RBI gold reserves: After a relatively conservative spell of gold buying, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stacked up almost half a tonne of gold in the last week of June. In India’s foreign…

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TCS layoffs: IT ministry ‘closely monitoring’ 12,000 job cuts, claims report; IT union calls tech firm’s move illegal

The Ministry of Information Technology is monitoring developments following TCS‘s announcement to reduce its workforce by over 12,000 staff, according to PTI sources. Officials, cited by the news agency, claimed the IT Ministry is closely following the situation and maintaining communication with the technology company. The ministry seeks to understand the root causes behind this…

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Gold price prediction today: Where are gold rates headed on July 29, 2025 & ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff deadline?

Gold price prediction: Spot gold is expected to trade with a slight bearish tilt unless US-China trade tensions surface up once again. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices are trading within a range due to fall in demand for safe haven assets. As the Donald Trump administration finalises trade deals, global economic uncertainties are…

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