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Green Flags
Strong telecom domain expertise β deepest in the industry Mahindra Group parent provides stability and ethical reputation Good mid-level compensation for telecom IT specialists Emerging MET (Media, Entertainment, Telecom) practice is differentiated
Telstra brand provides stability and scale ASX-listed benefits structure Strong telecommunications backbone Good vendor partnerships
Red Flags
Above-average attrition (25-28%) β highest among Indian Big 4 Telecom dependency creates revenue cyclicality Margin pressure from commoditised network and BSS/OSS services Below-market compensation for non-telecom roles Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions (Satyam, LCC, etc.)
550 roles cut in July 2025 Γ’β¬β largest restructure in years Telco culture dominates Γ’β¬β IT services are secondary Contractor dependency creates inconsistency Bureaucratic decision-making slows everything down Legacy telco culture persists in some divisions
Worker Pros
Unmatched telecom domain expertise and industry relationships Mahindra Group stability and ethical governance Good for telecom IT career specialisation Global project diversity in the telecom vertical
Telstra compensation structure is genuinely good ASX-listed stability Γ’β¬β won't be sold or acquired Access to Telstra's network and enterprise relationships Brand recognition opens doors
Worker Cons
Highest attrition in Indian IT top tier β retention is a challenge Telecom dependency creates boom-bust cycles Below-market salaries outside telecom niche Acquisition integration legacy issues (Satyam, LCC) Margin pressure from telecom cost-cutting
550 roles cut in 2025 Γ’β¬β even Telstra isn't immune IT services are secondary to the telco business Bureaucratic culture slows innovation Contractor dependency creates quality inconsistency Career progression limited unless you're in the telco side
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