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Saturday, January 10, 2026
TopicIT services

Topic: IT services

India’s IT firms must reduce dependence on North America, think long term

India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.

H-1B visa holders are paid less than their US peers, say studies

A 2024 paper found that Deloitte pays US citizens working in tax and audit 10 per cent more than H-1B holders, with ‘critics’ calling it a cost-saving mechanism.

TCS, Infosys to Wipro—India’s IT freshers grapple with stagnant pay, soaring costs

It's not just the pay, the entire business model of IT services firms has come into question, with TCS announcing the elimination of 12,000 jobs to focus on AI-driven strategies.

Global media on India’s ‘talent economy’ & the persistent comparisons to China

International media prescribes policy changes in India to boost efficiency & streamline govt functioning. It also noted the Quad's shift toward a tougher stance on China.

On Camera

Toxic air is driving people out of India’s cities, threatening urban growth

As toxic air drives families out of metropolises, India faces health, economic and demographic shifts in its urban landscape.

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.