CONSULTING COMPANIES
Consulting industry often shrouded in opacity, ripe for a fresh approach: Vector Consulting’s Kiran Kothekar
Vector Consulting says it wants to redefine management consulting and address issues by doing the opposite of what the industry typically does.
India can be third pillar of growth with US, UK: TCS CEO K Krithivasan
Tata Consultancy Services CEO emphasizes the importance of emerging markets like India for future growth. Discusses revenue trends, technology spends post-US elections, and interest rate cuts. Highlights deepening engagement with Tata Group firms and employee work from office policies.
Professional services companies add record partners as business booms
The professional services sector in India is experiencing significant growth, with top firms collectively amassing over 3,300 partners. EY stands out as the first firm to surpass 1,000 partners, driven by strong growth in advisory services post-Covid-19 disruptions. The Big Four firms reported combined revenue exceeding ₹39,000 crore, with a focus on expanding leadership to meet rising demand. Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG have been actively promoting and hiring partners, while Grant Thornton and BDO have also shown impressive partner growth.
HCL Tech’s weak Q1 revenue hints at demand concerns
HCL Tech's Q1 FY25 results were mixed, with better-than-expected net profit due to higher other income offsetting disappointing revenue growth. Operating margins were under pressure as anticipated, and the company secured fewer new deals compared to the previous quarter, a trend also seen in its larger competitor, TCS.
Buy Tata Consultancy Services, target price Rs 4660: Motilal Oswal
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., incorporated in the year 1995, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 1419629.00 Crore) operating in IT Software sector.
Trai starts consultation on authorisation mechanism
The regulator will be giving its recommendations on terms and conditions, including fees etc that can be prescribed as part of the service authorisation to the companies offering telecommunication services.
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Q1 results today: TCS, Anand Rathi Wealth among 17 companies to announce earnings on Thursday
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and 16 other companies, including Akme Fintrade, will report Q1 results on Thursday. TCS anticipates an 8% profit rise. Prabhudas Lilladher and ICICI Securities provided top estimates. Kotak Equities predicts 5% sales growth. Revenue growth from strong orders; weakness in financial services. EBITDA up 10%; wage revision affects EBIT margins; sequential growth; weak telecom revenues expected.
Unable to retain high-cost CXOs, companies look at 'mutual separation'
Companies are increasingly negotiating "mutual separation" agreements with top C-suite executives who are no longer aligned with new growth strategies. These exits are planned with lead times of 12-18 months in large firms, while startups also offer structured exit plans for senior talent. The agreements, kept confidential, provide negotiated packages and benefits, reassign executives from key projects, and ensure a dignified departure.
Mid and small IT companies showed sustained improvement in revenue, profit share in March ’24 quarter
Small and medium sized IT companies continued to show year-on-year improvement in the share of aggregate revenue and profit of the sector in the March 2024 quarter though the extent of improvement has tapered down implying resilience from the top tier companies.
Why Indian IT companies are moving into New Jersey
Top Indian IT companies are zeroing in on New Jersey as its hub, with their top executives and a majority of Indian-origin engineers who work in the US making the city their base. India is New Jersey’s second-largest foreign direct investor and a majority of New Jersey’s immigrant population hails from India.
The AI boom has an unlikely early winner: Wonky consultants
As the tech industry explores avenues to monetise generative AI, consultants have already started capitalising on its potential profitability. Companies like McKinsey & Co, IBM, and Accenture are experiencing increasing sales and expanding their workforce. This trend is driven by a desperate need for technology experts who can serve as guides, helping businesses understand the implications of generative AI and its potential benefits.
$100 billion m-cap: ICICI Bank 6th Indian company to join the league
The other five companies that have reached the $100 billion market capitalisation milestone are Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Infosys. Notably, Infosys reached this milestone in January 2022 but could not maintain that level for long.
Crorepati club at Infosys, Wipro shrinks post Covid-19
Infosys and Wipro, major players in the IT industry, have witnessed a significant decrease in the number of employees with annual compensation exceeding Rs 1 crore over the past two fiscal years. India’s IT company exporter TCS and third-largest HCLTech do not disclose the number of employees who are paid upwards of a crore.
Facing an unprecedented slowdown, IT companies are undergoing a shift. Here’s what’s changing
IT companies like TCS, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are reorganising their businesses to wade through disruptions and prepare for Gen AI. TCS, under new leadership, merged AI and cloud operations into a unified AI.Cloud unit, responding to growing demand in cloud migration and transformation services.
Why deal sizes are shrinking for top Indian IT companies
IT service providers are experiencing shrinking average deal sizes to as low as $25 million due to cost efficiencies, GenAI transformation, and shorter tenure projects amid uncertain macro-economic conditions. Despite an increase in large deal volume during FY23, industry analysts report a decrease in the average value of those deals. This comes even though Indian software exporters remain major players on the global stage.
ESG consultancies and services on the rise as companies rush to get sustainability tag
Emerging consultancies and ESG services companies have a lot of opportunities but struggle due to lack of awareness and data.
Mphasis promoter entity pares 15% stake for Rs 6,735 crore
Blackstone, promoter of Mphasis, divested a 15.08% stake in the IT and consulting firm for ₹6,735 crore through an open market transaction on the NSE.
Promoter Blackstone sells 15% stake in Mphasis for Rs 6,700 crore
Blackstone held a majority stake in the IT firm at 55% as of March. Now it's down to 40%, but still, it's the largest shareholder. Mutual funds hold 13.88% and foreign investors like Nomura hold 14.86%. According to the exchange data, marquee funds including Kotak MF, Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale picked up stakes in the transaction.
Dispute with Raymach Tech settled: SpiceJet to NCLT
SpiceJet Ltd settled a dispute with Raymach Technologies over ₹2.7 crore worth of unpaid dues at the National Company Law Tribunal.
Midcap IT companies in India poach talent from industry majors
Midcap IT companies in India are attracting more employees from larger rivals in the past two years. This trend is seen in the technology services sector amidst macroeconomic challenges and a focus on hiring deployable talent.
Rising employee productivity to boost IT cos in hard times
Top tier IT exporters see rising employee productivity amidst challenges like revenue deceleration, shrinking margins, and lower headcount in FY24.
Top IT companies focus on employee productivity amid demand uncertainties
Amid revenue deceleration, shrinking margins and lower headcount, a silver lining for the top tier IT exporters is the rising employee productivity aided by streamlining of human resources through meticulous bench management.
Financials, capital goods likely to lead; expect rotation in defence, railway names: Gurmeet Chadha
There is indeed a shortage, and discounts have virtually disappeared, not just for air conditioners but also for refrigerators and air coolers. Companies like Voltas performed well initially, but their recent results, especially in the EMPS space, were disappointing.
Tata Group firms engaged in over 100 Gen AI projects: N Chandrasekaran
TCS chairman N Chandrasekaran announced over 100 Gen AI projects within Tata Group, showcasing tangible business impact in customer experience, productivity, and efficiency.
India Inc doubles down on getting the gender mix right
Naina Lal Kidwai, chairperson of Rothschild & Co, who is also on the board of directors of Biocon and UPL, said one of the big factors fuelling this change is ESG reporting. Companies, especially the larger ones, are seeking ratings from global firms like Moody’s where one of the questions being asked is around diversity and inclusion. Indian companies also need to disclose Business Responsibility and Sustainability reporting besides adhering to integrated reporting where ESG etc, is being integrated into annual reports.
Daughter of Divi's founder shells out Rs 80 crore for two Hyderabad properties
Nilima Prasad Divi, daughter of Murali Divi, the founder of Divi's Laboratories, a prominent pharmaceutical company in India, has recently acquired two properties in Hyderabad, totaling Rs 80 crore. The first property, located in Jubilee Hills, spans 12,000 sq ft with a built-up area of 200 sq ft. The second property, also covering 12,000 sq ft, was acquired for a similar amount from Moturi Surya Kamal Prasad, according to the sale deed documents provided by Zapkey.
Indian IT’s reliance on H-1B dropped 56% over past 8 years
Indian IT companies’ reliance on H-1B visas has fallen over the years as they have ramped up local hiring in the US. High denial rates during the Trump administration along with tightening of the immigration regime have also decreased visa usage, experts said.
IT sweats to eke out margins on pricing squeeze, staff costs
Indian outsourcing companies face a margin squeeze in FY24 due to a triple threat: aggressive deal pricing, rising employee costs, and the pressure to boost revenue despite tight global budgets. Notably, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the industry leader, seems to be the only exception.
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