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Mumbai Indian’s call for responsible celebration as ‘One Family’
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians ' the defending champions of IPL has released their clubs' theme campaign for this season that is all set to kickstart from 19 September. Titled as Aala Re, the song captures the emotions of fans and encourages them to join in celebration while ensuring that they take necessary precautions. The film clearly tells people to join the festivities while maintaining a social distancing and following the necessary safety precautions. The 13th edition of Dream 11 Indian Premier League will be played closed door in UAE, witnessing the fans joining the cricket carnival from their homes.
The film was released during the weekend and has already garnered over 3.3 lakh views on YouTube.
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The new film highlights Mumbai Indians’ 'One Family' values where fans are an essential part. It focuses on how the Paltan’s (MI fans) emotions will be undeterred and that this season is going to be no different. The decibels will be as high, the celebrations will be the same but responsibly, with a mask, maintaining social distance.
The video also showcases the spirit of the One Family, which ceases to succumb to any situation and while the world has been facing a global challenge, the MI Paltan shall rise as One.
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Once again, Mumbai Indians has continued with their umbrella theme of Aala Re for the annual themes song. The club has been using it for a long time and the videos in different years have featured multiple Bollywood actors, cricketers and fans. The clarion call to the fans has always been answered with fully packed stadiums.
The title defenders Mumbai Indians starts off its campaign on September 19, against CSK.
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
