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Committed to 6.5-8.5% revenue growth: Infosys COO

IT services giant Infosys on Tuesday said it remains "committed" to its guidance of 6.5-8.5 per cent revenue growth this year even as some clients ask for projects to be carried out at 30-40 per cent lower costs than before.

Jun 07, 2017, 20:36 PM IST

Donald Trump orders overhaul of H-1B visas, Indian techies to be hit

In a blow to Indian IT industry and professionals, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for tightening the rules of the H-1B visa programme to stop its "abuse" and ensure that the visas are given to the "most-skilled or highest paid" petitioners.

Apr 19, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the "abuse of the system" over a scheme they claim has gotten away from its original intent.

Nov 11, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

Most Americans pessimistic about personal growth: Survey

Despite sustained job growth and better employment opportunities at lower levels post-Great Recession, most Americans still think the US economy has undergone a permanent change for the worse.

Aug 29, 2014, 11:54 AM IST