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    Accenture, Adobe join forces to develop personalised gen-AI solutions
    Accenture said it will integrate Adobe Firefly Custom Models into the marketing services offered by Accenture Song, the company's digital creative services, providing organisations with industry-specific information necessary to train models on their proprietary data and brand guidelines.
    Accenture's revenue outlook cut sends IT stocks crashing
    Investors reduced IT shares post Accenture's lowered revenue guidance, impacting Nifty IT, TCS, Infosys, Cyient, Mastek, LatentView, LTI Mindtree, Wipro, HCL Technologies. Cautious sentiment lingers with modest prospects till 2024.
    Unicorn hiring trends; smartphone makers to gain further ground
    The ongoing funding winter and concerns over profitability have not deterred homegrown unicorns from onboarding top talent. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
    Sensex rises for 3rd day, ends 191 pts higher despite Accenture worries; Nifty above 22,050
    Benchmark indices rose despite Accenture's warning. Sensex increased by 191 points to 72,832, Nifty by 85 points to 22,097. BSE market cap surged by Rs 2.28 lakh crore. Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, IndusInd Bank, and Titan led gains.
    Infosys block deal: Over 49 lakh shares change hands; stock falls 3.6%
    A sector laggard, Infosys has given returns of nearly 9% over a year at a time when the Nifty IT index delivered over 25% returns. Its performance is even worse in comparison to broader Nifty's gains of 28% in the same period.
    IT stocks tumbling on Accenture guidance cut: Time to accumulate, says Sandip Agarwal
    Sandip Agarwal says for Accenture, the challenge is on the discretionary side or on the consulting side, where we have small presence for some of the names like TCS and Infosys but for them, it is not a big chunk like it is for Accenture. He advises investing in undervalued stocks like HPL, Tech M, and Wipro for long-term gains despite depressed earnings.
    • HCL Tech, TCS, Infosys, other IT stocks drop up to 5%. Blame it on Accenture
      IT giants' shares drop as Accenture reduces FY24 revenue forecast, impacting Nifty IT index. Global peer's muted guidance affects market view. Analysts expect varied performance in FY25. Despite challenges, positive outlook for Indian IT sector growth prevails.
      ADRs of Wipro, Infosys slump as Accenture cuts guidance on clouded outlook
      The IT industry has been grappling with sluggish demand for software and consulting services as high interest rates discouraged enterprises from discretionary spending.
      Accenture fans IT industry spending gloom with annual forecast cut
      Accenture now expects full-year revenue growth in the range of 1% to 3%, from its prior forecast of 2% to 5%. The firm has been grappling with sluggish demand for its IT and consulting services as high interest rates slam the brakes on an industry that benefited from breakneck growth during the pandemic.
      India-based leaders steer the wheels of global tech
      Technology and banking giants such as IBM, Accenture, SAP and Goldman Sachs among others have several new reporting and controlling positions based out of India, industry experts said.
      Breather for colleges as IT companies ready offers for class of 2024
      Top software services exporters like TCS, HCLTech, and Accenture are providing a reprieve to engineering colleges by giving job offers to graduates from the Class of 2024. VIT Vellore has received over 900 offers from TCS, raising hopes at other campuses.
      Accenture spots about 10% revenue upswing via GenAI
      In an exclusive interview with ET, Senthil Ramani, global lead – data and AI at Accenture, said the company's clients across key sectors, including banking and insurance, consumer goods, retail and software and platforms, are betting on potential increase in revenues through integration with generative AI.
      India Inc looks to build pipeline of female AI talent
      As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt businesses, companies like Microsoft, Hexaware Technologies, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini are unleashing several measures to attract more women and tackle their underrepresentation in this fast-growing field. Initiatives to build this pipeline include upskilling, mentorship programmes, gamification challenges, structured internships, as well as stronger campus engagement to build future female AI practitioners.
      XLRI Jamshedpur, Delhi NCR campuses record 100 per cent job placements
      Regular recruiters such as Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Boston Consulting Group, HCL, HUL, Ola, PwC, Reliance, and Tata Steel made the highest number of offers among others. Candidates from both the Jamshedpur and Delhi NCR campuses were part of this comprehensive placement endeavour, according to the institute.
      Accenture with 26 offers, followed by BCG with 23 emerge top recruiters in IIM Ahmedabad final placements
      Accenture emerged as the top recruiter in the final placements for the PGP Class of 2024 at IIM Ahmedabad, with 26 offers. BCG followed closely with 23 offers. Goldman Sachs led among investment banks with nine offers, while Adani made the highest number of offers in the general management domain. The placement season saw a decline in management consulting offers but an increase in niche consulting and conglomerate hiring. TCS and PwC were prominent recruiters as well.
      Tech companies are bridging gender gap in a more sustainable fashion
      Closing the gender gap in India's tech sector requires collaboration across sectors. Efforts from employers, educational institutions, and the government are crucial. Promoting gender diversity, providing support systems, and addressing issues like the gender pay gap and lack of opportunities are key steps towards achieving equality.
      Genpact expects FY24 revenue to remain sluggish, FY23 growth slows to 4%
      Genpact forecasts total revenue for Q1FY24 in the range of $1.108-1.114 billion representing a modest growth of 1.75-2.25%. The growth on a constant currency basis is projected in the range of 1.95% to 2.45%. Gross margins are expected to remain flat at 35%. Full-year revenue growth is expected to remain lower in the range of 2-3% yoy in the range of $4.57 billion to $4.61 billion.
      Accenture Strategy makes most offers in Cluster 1 of IIM Ahmedabad final placements
      Prominent recruiters in consulting included regulars such as Oliver Wyman, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, Strategy& Middle East, Monitor Deloitte, Simon-Kucher, Praxis Global Alliance, PwC, TCS and KPMG. Companies in the Investment Banking and Markets space included Goldman Sachs, Avendus Capital, Arpwood Capital, Barclays, HSBC, and DE Shaw.
      IIM Bangalore wraps up summer internship placements for PGP, PGP-BA batch
      IIM Bangalore concluded summer internships placements for its largest ever PGP and PGP-BA batch. Consulting firms made the highest number of offers. A subsequent rolling placement process placed students, including 12 with disabilities. First-time recruiters offered roles in various sectors. Finance, banking, and investment firms made more offers than consulting firms.
      Accenture to enhance Indo Count's business operations using digital technologies
      Accenture is collaborating with Indo Count Industries to enhance the home textile manufacturer's business operations using digital technologies. This will help unlock efficiencies and new growth avenues, the release said but did not indicate the size of the contract.
      Accenture, TCS, Infosys rise in brand value among IT firms, Wipro dips
      With generative large language models obtaining a lot of attention now, Brand Finance research suggests that Accenture is well poised to embrace the mega-trend that offers the possibility of reinventing businesses and industries.
      C-suites spot an ally in GenAI, see faster tech change in 2024: report
      as per Accenture’s Pulse of Change: 2024 Index, 88% of C-suit leaders see generative AI as more of an opportunity than a threat in the business landscape.
      Infosys loses senior executive Binny Mathews to Accenture
      Mathews, who was with Infosys for over 15 years and was a senior vice president and group head of procurement before joining Accenture on January 3, 2024, joins the list of senior executives leaving Infosys since last year.
      D2C startup 10club appoints Kavitha Rao as COO & cofounder
      Kavitha Rao would spearhead its retail operations across both online and physical channels, while also shaping the firm’s category roadmap and leading day-to-day operations.
      ET Explainer: Should Indian IT companies be concerned about Accenture’s Q2 guidance?
      Discretionary spending is under pressure, decision-making is slow and small deals are fewer in number, as was the case in the recent quarters.
      Accenture and Blue Yonder celebrate opening of collaboration centers
      New Accenture-Blue Yonder ASCENT Centers allow for the development and delivery of advanced supply chain solutions
      IT stocks rally looks premature after Accenture's underwhelming guidance. Should you sell?
      Accenture reiterated its headline FY24 revenue growth guidance of 2-5% YoYcc but increased the inorganic contribution to more than 2% vs 2% earlier, which implies that FY24 organic growth guidance has been trimmed slightly. Management indicated no change in the demand environment – persistent weakness in BFS, CMT, and discretionary spends.
      Accenture guides towards muted Q2 performance
      Accenture reported revenues of $16.2 billion, an increase of 3% in dollar terms and 1% in local currency for its first quarter ended on November 30.
      Accenture Q2 Guidance:Tech giant forecasts revenue in range of $15.40-$16 billion
      The company expects revenue in the range of $15.40 billion to $16.00 billion. Analysts polled by LSEG forecast revenue of $16.29 billion.
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