Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3
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Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3

India’s top IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech—have reported a massive combined financial hit exceeding ₹4,370 crore in the third quarter of FY26. This significant expenditure, booked as a one-time exceptional charge, stems from the nationwide implementation of India’s new labor codes in November 2025. TCS, HCLTech, Infosys Impacted: The ₹4,373 Crore Breakdown The […]

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Niva Bupa Launches Dedicated ‘Pink Leave’ Initiative
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Niva Bupa Launches Dedicated ‘Pink Leave’ Initiative

Niva Bupa Health Insurance, a leading standalone health insurer in India, has announced the launch of ‘Pink Leave,’ a pioneering workplace policy designed to provide dedicated support for its female employees. This initiative marks a major shift in the insurance sector’s approach to gender-inclusive health support. A New Standard for Women’s Wellness The ‘Pink Leave’ policy allows […]

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India Emerges as the Primary Hiring Hub for Big Tech in 2026
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India Emerges as the Primary Hiring Hub for Big Tech in 2026

A major structural shift in the global technology workforce is underway as Big Tech firms accelerate hiring in India amidst ongoing mass layoffs in the United States. According to a comprehensive survey released on January 14, 2026, by Blind, an anonymous community for verified professionals, over half of the industry’s workforce expects a surge in Indian hiring […]

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AmbiDer Appoints Vineet Dangri as Chief Growth Officer
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AmbiDer Appoints Vineet Dangri as Chief Growth Officer

AmbiDer Advisors & Management Consultants LLP has appointed Vineet Kumar Dangri as the firm’s new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). As Chief Growth Officer, Vineet will spearhead AmbiDer’s end-to-end growth mandate, focusing on revamping business development strategies and driving product innovation. His role is designed to unlock large-scale enterprise wins and expand market share for both […]

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Kisna Diamond to Hire 1,200 Professionals in FY26
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Kisna Diamond to Hire 1,200 Professionals in FY26

Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery, the flagship retail brand of the Hari Krishna Group, has announced a massive recruitment drive to add 1,200 employees during the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY26). This expansion follows a strong growth period in FY25, where the company successfully onboarded 1,000 professionals, signaling its commitment to becoming a dominant force in […]

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Infosys Q3 FY26: 5,000 Jobs Added; 20,000 Freshers Targeted
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Infosys Q3 FY26: 5,000 Jobs Added; 20,000 Freshers Targeted

Infosys, India’s digital services and consulting pioneer, announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY2026 on January 15, 2026. The report highlights a robust demand environment fueled by Generative AI and cloud transformations, though bottom-line figures reflect the impact of higher operational costs and shifting regulatory environments. Financial Results: Revenue Growth Amid Margin […]

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HCLTech Elevates Sandeep Saxena as Chief Growth Officer
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HCLTech Elevates Sandeep Saxena as Chief Growth Officer

HCLTech, a global leader in technology services, has announced a major strategic pivot toward its home market by elevating company veteran Sandeep Saxena to Chief Growth Officer – Growth Markets 2. In this newly created leadership role, Sandeep will spearhead HCLTech’s expansion across India, the Middle East, and Africa, signaling the firm’s intent to treat […]

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Biz2X appoints Narendra Singh Chandel as VP & Head of HR
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Biz2X appoints Narendra Singh Chandel as VP & Head of HR

Biz2X, the global SaaS lending powerhouse and a subsidiary of Biz2Credit, has announced the appointment of Narendra Singh Chandel as Vice President and Head of Human Resources. The move comes as the company enters a high-velocity growth phase in 2026, aiming to disburse ₹17,000 crore in MSME loans while expanding its footprint across India, the […]

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Citigroup Accelerates Restructuring with 1,000 New Job Cuts
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Citigroup Accelerates Restructuring with 1,000 New Job Cuts

Citigroup is moving forward with its sweeping organizational overhaul this week by cutting approximately 1,000 jobs. This latest round of layoffs is part of “Project Bora Bora,” a multi-phase restructuring plan led by CEO Jane Fraser aimed at simplifying the bank’s management structure, reducing bureaucracy, and improving long-term profitability. Strategic Downsizing and Leadership Consolidation The […]

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McKinsey Workforce: 40,000 Humans, 25,000 AI Agents
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McKinsey Workforce: 40,000 Humans, 25,000 AI Agents

McKinsey & Company Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels has disclosed that the firm’s “workforce” now includes 25,000 AI agents alongside 40,000 human employees. Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2026, Bob described a future where the traditional 1:1 ratio between humans and digital assistants is becoming the new organizational standard. The “25-Squared” […]

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Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes
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Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes

Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective November 21, 2025, forces a massive recalculation of employee benefits. Major players, particularly in the IT services sector, have reported a sharp rise in gratuity provisions in their October–December (Q3) financial results, […]

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