Sector Software & Services - Latest news, views and updates

SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

AVPL International launches skill-based diploma programmes for girls

Business Line

The programmes being introduced include Apparel Design and Fashion Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, and Fashion Design and Garment Technology

Software & Services

SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

IGST Act amendment to clarify intermediary services, give relief to exporters

Business Line

The move aligns the place of supply with the recipient's location, granting export status and benefits to IT, consulting, BPO, and digital service providers.

Software & Services

SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

E2E Networks locks in 10% upper circuit on bagging deal worth 177 crore

Business Standard

E2E Networks share price rose after the company secured a contract worth 177 crore from IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

Software & Services

SECTOR | 29 Aug 2025

Cognizant To Deploy 1,000 Context Engineers To Industrialise Agentic AI

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As part of this initiative, Cognizant is partnering with Workfabric AI, the company building the context engine for enterprise AI.

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar among TIME 100 most influential people in AI

Business Line | 29 Aug 2025

Software & Services

SECTOR | 27 Aug 2025

Technopark clocks 14,575 crore exports in 2024-25; posts 10% growth

Business Line

Spread across 768.63 acres with 12.72 million sq ft of built-up space, Technopark currently hosts around 500 IT/ITeS companies, generating 80,000 direct jobs and over two lakh indirect jobs

Software & Services

SECTOR | 26 Aug 2025

Cognizant Foundation marks 20th anniversary in Chennai

Business Line

Attended by over 350 stakeholders, including partner NGOs, Cognizant leaders, and volunteers, the event highlighted two decades of initiatives in education, healthcare, and livelihoods.

Software & Services

SECTOR | 25 Aug 2025

2.6 mn ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin scheme in Maha: Minister

Business Standard

The Maharashtra government has prima facie identified 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme for women, state minister Aditi Tatkare said on Monday. The data of ineligible beneficiaries has been submitted to district authorities for physical verification, and appropriate action will be initiated on completion of the scrutiny, the Women and Child Development Minister said. The minister stressed that the benefits of eligible beneficiaries will continue uninterrupted. Tatkare, in an X post, stated that the Information and Technology Department had provided preliminary information regarding approximately 26 lakh beneficiaries receiving benefits under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme who do not appear to be eligible as per the scheme's criteria. These beneficiaries are from all districts in the state, she added. Accordingly, the Women and Child Development Department has provided the preliminary information of these beneficiaries to the concerned district .

Software & Services

SECTOR | 24 Aug 2025

Indian BPO export growth outpaces IT services, trend to sustain in FY26: Report

Business Line

The trend is driven by a heightened focus on cost optimisation among global clients, leading to increased outsourcing of business processes and a shift toward offshore delivery models'

Software & Services

SECTOR | 21 Aug 2025

Cognizant's global vibe coding hackathon sees over 50,000 participants and 30,000 ideas

Business Line

The event invited associates from across the company's business functions including HR, sales, engineering and finance among others

Software & Services

SECTOR | 21 Aug 2025

RailTel secures 50.42 crore contract from Kerala and Odisha

Business Line

The larger contract, worth 34.99 crore excluding taxes, comes from the Kerala State Information Technology Mission for the operation and maintenance of State Data Centres