Cognizant

Cognizant On Andhra Pradesh’s GCC Potential

Jan 29, 2026, 03:08 PM IST

In this episode of Business Today Presents – Andhra Pradesh 360: From Bharat to the World, we speak with Mr. Gaurav Hazra, Vice President & Head – Government Affairs, Asia Pacific, Cognizant, on the company’s strategic investment in Andhra Pradesh and its long-term growth plans in the state. The conversation explores the factors that led Cognizant to select Visakhapatnam as a key location, its vision for the next phase of expansion, and the experience of working with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in facilitating and accelerating this investment. We also discuss Andhra Pradesh’s digital talent pipeline and university ecosystem, and how they support large-scale Global Capability Centre (GCC) operations. A must-watch for global enterprises, investors and technology leaders evaluating India’s GCC and digital growth destination- Andhra Pradesh!

How Visakhapatnam Made It To Cognizant’s India Expansion Map

Jan 30, 2026, 06:14 PM IST

In this episode of Andhra Pradesh 360 podcast , we speak with Gaurav Hazra, Vice President & Head – Government Affairs, Asia Pacific, Cognizant, on the company’s strategic decision to invest ₹1,583 crore in a new multi-phase campus in Visakhapatnam. Scheduled to be developed in three phases by 2033, the facility will begin construction in 2026, employ 3,000 associates by early 2029, and eventually scale up to a seating capacity of 8,000. Hazra explains how global technology firms are rethinking expansion beyond traditional metros and why tier-two cities like Visakhapatnam are emerging as powerful talent hubs. From talent availability and long-term political stability to infrastructure readiness and government vision, he outlines the key factors that shaped Cognizant’s decision-making process. The conversation also highlights how remote work trends post-Covid have accelerated this shift, enabling companies to go where talent already exists and build anchor facilities for future growth. As Andhra Pradesh positions itself as a competitive destination for global technology investments, this discussion offers valuable insight into how industry and government alignment can shape the next phase of India’s digital and employment-led growth.

Why Andhra Pradesh Is Emerging As The Next Big GCC Destination

Jan 30, 2026, 07:03 PM IST

In this episode of – Andhra Pradesh 360 Podcast, Gaurav Hazra, Vice President & Head – Government Affairs, Asia Pacific, Cognizant, shares insights on how global technology companies assess digital talent ecosystems and why Andhra Pradesh, particularly Visakhapatnam, is gaining prominence as an emerging GCC destination. Hazra explains how the strength of the university ecosystem, the availability of fresh and experienced talent, and Vizag’s ability to attract professionals from outside the region are critical to building sustainable global capability centres. He highlights that the next wave of GCC expansion in India is likely to come from mid-sized global firms and secondary locations for large GCCs, making emerging hubs like Vizag an attractive, cost-effective, and talent-rich choice. The discussion also explores the importance of social infrastructure, quality of life, and long-term policy vision in shaping investment decisions. As Andhra Pradesh doubles down on building Vizag as a technology anchor, the state’s focus on talent, infrastructure, and execution speed could position it strongly in India’s next phase of GCC-led growth.

Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Tech, TechM: Cues for Indian IT from Cognizant Q4 results

Feb 05, 2026, 11:43 AM IST

TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech: Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities said the increase in discretionary spending called out by Cognizant, especially in the BFSI vertical in North America is a strong positive for the Indian IT industry.

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee may deal billion-dollar blow to TCS, Infosys, Cognizant. Details here

Dec 17, 2025, 05:28 PM IST

Had the proposed fee been applicable during this period, it would have cost these companies hundreds of thousands of dollars per worker.

Will Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Crush Indian IT Giants And Push US Jobs Offshore?

Dec 17, 2025, 01:51 PM IST

America’s H-1B visa system is heading for its biggest shake-up yet. President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a record $100,000 fee on H-1B visas threatens to disrupt global IT staffing, deal a major blow to Indian tech giants like TCS, Infosys and Cognizant, and potentially push jobs offshore. While the move is projected as a measure to protect American workers, critics warn it could instead restrict access to global tech talent and fundamentally reshape where and how the world’s technology workforce is hired. Is this the end of the easy US work visa era?

Microsoft partners with TCS, Cognizant, and other IT giants to boost agentic AI adoption

Dec 11, 2025, 03:04 PM IST

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces a strategic partnership with TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, and Wipro to increase agentic AI adoption.

Infosys, Coforge, Wipro, eClerx: Nomura’s IT stock picks as it rejects ‘AI loser’ fears

Nov 28, 2025, 09:05 AM IST

Nomura's preferred picks were Infosys and Cognizant (unlisted) among large caps, Coforge among mid-caps and eClerx among small caps. The brokerage retained its contrarian Buy on Wipro.

Cognizant says its employee laptop tracking tool isn’t for performance evaluation

Nov 19, 2025, 01:22 AM IST

Cognizant has stated that its new workforce management tool, ProHance, will not be used for employee performance evaluation.

Cognizant starts 'idle' activity monitoring on devices; firm says 'not tracking' employees

Nov 17, 2025, 08:46 PM IST

Cognizant maintains that the tool is client-driven and not meant for performance evaluations. "Also, the tools are used only after obtaining the consent of employees and it is made clear that these are not used for performance evaluation," the IT firm said

Is your IT job safe? Hiring freeze hits techies hard as TCS, HCL, Cognizant grow without adding staff

Nov 04, 2025, 08:14 AM IST

For India’s engineering graduates, that means fewer entry-level jobs and higher competition. Colleges are scrambling to update curricula with AI certifications, but the window may be narrowing.