The Times of India · 9 Oct, 03:29 · Business briefing

TCS says Trump's PERM suspension won't affect US plans, targets 15,000 new hires

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Tata Consultancy Services has announced it will proceed with hiring fifteen thousand new employees in the United States, despite recent political rhetoric regarding the suspension of the PERM labour certification process. The Indian IT giant maintains that this regulatory shift will not disrupt its operational expansion plans. This move signals continued confidence in the US market for Indian technology services firms, suggesting that corporate demand for technical talent remains robust regardless of fluctuating immigration policies or political uncertainties surrounding visa processes.

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