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Cognizant

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Federal Bank Names Cognizant Executive Rajesh Varrier as Independent Director

Federal Bank has appointed Rajesh Varrier, president of global operations at Cognizant, as a non-executive independent director on its board, adding a senior technology and operations leader to its governance structure. The move comes shortly after the lender reported a sharp rise in September-quarter profit and net interest income, underscoring a period of operational strength and strategic momentum.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:34 PM IST)

J&K Apple Growers Face New Price Risk as State Safety Net Recedes

Apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir are confronting sharper price exposure after the withdrawal of a support scheme that had helped stabilize farmgate sales. With private traders now the main route to market, growers are more vulnerable to volatile prices, delayed payments, and weaker bargaining power. The shift carries wider implications for rural incomes and the region’s horticulture-dependent economy.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:11 PM IST)

Banks to Remain Open on September 28 as Strike Is Deferred After Union-IBA Talks

Banks across India are expected to operate normally on September 28 after the proposed strike by bank unions was deferred following discussions with the Indian Banks’ Association. The development eases immediate disruption fears for customers, though branch-level timings and local arrangements may still vary. A high-level committee is set to be formed to examine unresolved demands, including the long-standing issue of Saturday holiday declarations, signalling that the broader labour-management dispute remains active.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (03:11 AM IST)

IRS Taps Joseph Velli to Help Run Trump Accounts

The Internal Revenue Service has hired Joseph Velli to assist with the administration of Trump accounts, a move that adds a seasoned financial-services executive to a politically sensitive program with broad implications for tax administration and household savings policy. Velli’s background includes board roles at Paychex, Cognizant and Computershare, giving the agency a veteran with deep exposure to payroll, technology and shareholder-services infrastructure.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (02:10 AM IST)

IRS Taps Joseph Velli to Help Run Trump Accounts

The Internal Revenue Service has hired Joseph Velli to assist with the administration of Trump accounts, a move that brings a veteran of payroll, financial services and shareholder administration into a politically sensitive federal program. Velli’s prior board roles at Paychex, Cognizant and Computershare suggest the agency is drawing on private-sector expertise as it prepares to manage a new savings framework with broad operational demands.

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Startups & Venture Capital29 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Cognizant in Talks to Invest in Sarvam at $3.5 Billion to $4 Billion Valuation: Report

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions is reportedly in discussions to invest in Indian AI unicorn Sarvam AI at a valuation of $3.5 billion to $4 billion, according to a media report. The potential transaction would underscore growing strategic interest from global IT services firms in homegrown artificial intelligence companies as enterprise demand for AI infrastructure and model development accelerates.

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Startups & Venture Capital11 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM IST

US Moves to Tighten Green Card Access for Microsoft and Indian IT Firms Amid Abuse Allegations

The US government is suspending permanent residency applications for foreign workers at companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and HCLTech, in a move tied to allegations of abuse in the immigration process. The decision could deepen uncertainty for thousands of skilled employees in the technology sector and sharpen scrutiny of how large employers use employment-based green card pathways.

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Startups & Venture Capital10 Oct 2026, 03:31 AM IST

US Moves to Bar Microsoft, Indian IT Firms From Green Card Applications Over Alleged Abuse

The US government is suspending permanent residency applications for foreign workers tied to companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and HCLTech, amid allegations that the process has been abused. The move raises fresh uncertainty for Indian technology workers in the United States and could intensify scrutiny of large-scale employer-sponsored immigration pathways.

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Washington, D.C.(2)United States(2)Tata Consultancy Services(2)Paychex(2)New Delhi(2)Microsoft(2)