What is TCS’ bench policy whose first 35-day cycle ended this month

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees face increased job insecurity as a new bench policy, limiting unallocated time to 35 days, takes effect. This coincides with TCS announcing plans to cut 12,000 jobs globally due to skill mismatches. The policy, criticized as ‘inhumane,’ requires upskilling and office presence during bench time, potentially impacting career growth and…

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‘Lowering duty on imported Scotch when Indian single malt market is still in infancy at odds with the ‘Made in India’ push’: Modi Illva MD Abhishek Modi

Modi Illva MD Abhishek Modi expresses concerns over the India-UK trade agreement’s impact on domestic liquor makers, particularly the nascent Indian single malt segment. While acknowledging the benefits of phased tariff reductions for Scotch producers, he emphasizes the cost disadvantages faced by Indian players due to factors like high angel’s share losses.

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