Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Allied Blenders & Distillers Appoints Amar Sinha as MD Designate
Appointments

Allied Blenders & Distillers Appoints Amar Sinha as MD Designate

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has officially announced a significant leadership transition. On April 2, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of industry veteran Amar Sinha as Managing Director (MD) Designate. The company designed this move to ensure a seamless succession as current Managing Director Alok Gupta […]

Read Story
Alibaba Workforce Shrinks as AI Automation Takes the Lead
Industry

Alibaba Workforce Shrinks as AI Automation Takes the Lead

Alibaba Group Holding Limited has undergone a seismic shift in its operational structure, disclosing a staggering 34% reduction in its global workforce over the past year. As of March 2026, the company’s employee roster has plummeted to approximately 124,320, down from nearly 194,000 just twelve months prior. This massive contraction signals a decisive exit from legacy physical retail […]

Read Story
End of the IT Bench? TCS, Infosys, Wipro are Cutting 75,000 Seats
Industry

End of the IT Bench? TCS, Infosys, Wipro are Cutting 75,000 Seats

A structural shift is underway in the Indian IT services sector as “the bench”—the traditional buffer of unassigned talent—contracts to its lowest levels in years. Industry data reveals that across giants like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra, the collective bench strength has plummeted by approximately 75,000 people over the last 24 months, dropping from 300,000 to […]

Read Story
Oracle Layoffs 2026: Fired Employees Placed on Garden Leave
Layoffs

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Fired Employees Placed on Garden Leave

The ongoing global restructuring at Oracle has taken a sharp turn in India, with reports emerging that several high-level employees, including Senior Directors, have been placed on “garden leave.” This development marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to realign its workforce toward AI-driven cloud services and healthcare technology. The “Garden Leave” Mandate Impacted […]

Read Story
Wipro Pivots to “Services as Software” with New Business Unit
Industry

Wipro Pivots to “Services as Software” with New Business Unit

In a major strategic realignment effective April 1, 2026, Wipro Limited has announced the launch of a dedicated AI-Native Business & Platforms Unit. The move signals a fundamental shift for the Indian IT giant as it embraces a “services as software” model, aiming to drive non-linear growth by integrating agentic AI solutions directly into its core […]

Read Story
Unilever CEO Imposes 90-Day Global Hiring Freeze
Hiring

Unilever CEO Imposes 90-Day Global Hiring Freeze

In a swift response to escalating geopolitical tensions, consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an immediate suspension of all global recruitment. The freeze, effective April 1, 2026, is scheduled to last for a minimum of three months as the company navigates severe disruptions to supply chains and soaring energy costs triggered by the conflict in […]

Read Story
Oracle India Layoffs: Employees Seek Clarity on Severance
Layoffs

Oracle India Layoffs: Employees Seek Clarity on Severance

Uncertainty has gripped the Indian workforce of tech giant Oracle as reports of global restructuring begin to impact domestic operations. Amidst a broader shift in the company’s cloud and healthcare software strategy, hundreds of employees in India’s major tech hubs are facing potential exits. The primary concern among the affected staff remains the lack of […]

Read Story
After Layoffs, Block CEO Says AI Now Runs Company Hierarchy
News

After Layoffs, Block CEO Says AI Now Runs Company Hierarchy

Following a massive restructuring that saw 4,000 employees—nearly 40% of the workforce—laid off at Block Inc. in early 2026, CEO Jack Dorsey has unveiled a radical vision for the future of corporate structure. In a blog post co-authored with Sequoia Capital’s Roelof Botha titled “From Hierarchy to Intelligence,” Dorsey argues that traditional middle management has become obsolete in […]

Read Story
Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrade to the New Gmail 2.0 Identity System
Industry

Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrade to the New Gmail 2.0 Identity System

In a landmark update coinciding with Gmail’s 22nd anniversary, Google has officially launched a feature allowing users to change their primary Gmail address. For over two decades, users were tethered to the usernames they created, often in their adolescence. Alternatively, they were forced to abandon years of data to start fresh. This new “PAN 2.0” […]

Read Story
1,000 Workers Behind Noida Airport Face Job Cuts
Employment

1,000 Workers Behind Noida Airport Face Job Cuts

Following its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, the Noida International Airport (NIA) is preparing for commercial operations. However, the celebratory atmosphere is tempered by a growing crisis among the workforce that built it. Over 1,000 contractual workers now face imminent job losses as Phase 1 construction concludes and the […]

Read Story
Railways and Aviation Partner for New Training Hub
News

Railways and Aviation Partner for New Training Hub

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has proposed the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Manufacturing Technology. The announcement was made on March 30, 2026, during a high-profile event focused on revamping training standards for high-precision sectors, including aviation, railways, and marine engineering. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya as the Hub The proposed Centre of Excellence will […]

Read Story