Romesh Srivastava

Editor-In-Chief, SightsIn Plus

Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India
Editorial

Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has maintained strong momentum in 2026, with multinational companies announcing new centres and expanding existing operations across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and the National Capital Region. The investments span technology, engineering, research and development (R&D), cybersecurity, finance, operations and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing India’s position as the preferred destination […]

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The Next Big Shift in GCCs Isn’t Hiring—It’s Capability: Kartik Narayan
Hiring

The Next Big Shift in GCCs Isn’t Hiring—It’s Capability: Kartik Narayan

Kartik Narayan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jobs Marketplace vertical at Apna.co, where he is responsible for scaling the platform. His responsibilities include strengthening employer partnerships and accelerating the adoption of AI-powered hiring solutions. He comes with a distinguished career spanning 24 years across leading organizations such as TeamLease Services, Vodafone Idea, Cisco, […]

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The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company
Editorial

The Capgemini Creche Incident is Bigger Than One Company

The recent allegations of child abuse at a corporate crèche inside a Capgemini campus in Bengaluru have once again raised serious questions about the safety of workplace childcare facilities. The company has temporarily closed the daycare centre and ended its engagement with the service provider while investigations continue. While the facts of the case are […]

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Culture of Recognition: Reena Wahi on KPMG in India’s R&R Best Practices
Human Resources

Culture of Recognition: Reena Wahi on KPMG in India’s R&R Best Practices

Conversation with Reena Wahi, Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture, KPMG in India In this role, Reena leads KPMG in India’s human resources function, which comprises talent management and strategy, driving the people culture and professional development to further KPMG in India’s operations and growth. She has over 25 years of experience, with strong functional expertise in […]

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Sushil Baveja on Rewards & Recognition Practices at Jindal Stainless
Human Resources

Sushil Baveja on Rewards & Recognition Practices at Jindal Stainless

Sushil Baveja is a seasoned HR leader with over three decades of experience in human resources. He currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Jindal Stainless, a role he has held since January 2023. Before joining Jindal Stainless, Baveja worked as an Independent HR Professional and spent more than 18 years with DCM […]

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Deloitte Elevates Akshay Chauhan as Director – Human Capital Consulting
Appointments

Deloitte Elevates Akshay Chauhan as Director – Human Capital Consulting

Global professional services firm Deloitte has appointed Akshay Chauhan as Director – Human Capital Consulting in its Gurugram office. In his new role, Akshay Chauhan will lead human capital consulting initiatives, advising organizations on workforce transformation, talent strategy, rewards, organizational effectiveness, and future-ready people practices. Extensive Experience Akshay has been associated with Deloitte for more […]

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K Drive Mobility Appoints Ravi Prakash as Director and Head – HR
Appointments

K Drive Mobility Appoints Ravi Prakash as Director and Head – HR

K Drive Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a Bharat Forge Group company, has appointed Ravi Prakash as Director and Head – Human Resources. Based in Pune, Prakash will lead the company’s people strategy as it enters a new phase of growth and transformation following its acquisition from American Axle & Manufacturing. In his new role, Prakash […]

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Indian IT Hiring Slows, Pay Hikes Ease: Where’s the Silver Lining?
Editorial

Indian IT Hiring Slows, Pay Hikes Ease: Where’s the Silver Lining?

The Indian IT job market is going through a slower phase in 2026. According to India Today, active technology job openings have fallen to a 28-month low of around 93,000. At the same time, Deccan Herald reported a decline in entry-level hiring, showing that companies are giving preference to experienced professionals over fresh graduates and […]

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The Great Benefits Reset: Why Employers Are Rethinking Perks
Compensation

The Great Benefits Reset: Why Employers Are Rethinking Perks

For years, employers competed to offer bigger and better benefits. Generous parental leave, fertility support, retirement contributions, wellness programs, and workplace perks became powerful tools for attracting and retaining talent. Today, however, a growing number of companies are reassessing those commitments, signaling what some HR experts are calling the “Great Benefits Reset.” Recent changes announced […]

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