Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Polish Media Giant Agora SA to Cut 6.5% of Workforce
Layoffs

Polish Media Giant Agora SA to Cut 6.5% of Workforce

Agora SA, one of Poland’s largest and most influential media conglomerates, has announced a significant restructuring plan involving the layoff of up to 166 employees. The move, which impacts approximately 6.56% of the group’s total workforce, is part of a strategic pivot to streamline digital operations and automate legacy processes that the company described as “ineffective” in […]

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LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%
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LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%

Luminar Technologies, a leading developer of automotive LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 30% reduction in its global workforce. This decision comes as the company attempts to transition from a research-and-development-heavy phase to a leaner, high-volume production model, aiming to preserve capital and accelerate its path […]

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Mukesh Ambani Sets Productivity Target for Reliance Industries
Industry

Mukesh Ambani Sets Productivity Target for Reliance Industries

In a landmark address that signals a new era for India’s largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani has unveiled a comprehensive “AI Manifesto.” The strategic roadmap outlines a vision to transform Reliance into an AI-first enterprise, with the ambitious goal of achieving a tenfold increase in productivity across its diverse business verticals, […]

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Why Private Bank Jobs Slipped While PSU Staffing Grew
Industry

Why Private Bank Jobs Slipped While PSU Staffing Grew

For the first time in several years, aggregate employment across major private sector banks has seen a decline in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), primarily driven by a significant reduction in headcount at ICICI Bank. Conversely, Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) banks, which had long been characterized by shrinking staff numbers due to consolidations and retirements, […]

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Government Launches National Blueprint to Upskill 10 Million
Training

Government Launches National Blueprint to Upskill 10 Million

Government of India has launched a comprehensive, integrated skilling framework designed to build an “AI-ready” workforce. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), seeks to bridge the widening gap between traditional education and the rapid demands of the emerging AI […]

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Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%
Merger & Acquisition

Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%

The Indian IT services landscape is witnessing a significant shift as mid-tier leader Coforge Limited moves forward with its acquisition of Encora, a move that market analysts increasingly view as a “long-term positive” for the firm’s global footprint. While the deal involves a substantial capital outlay, the strategic alignment between Coforge’s vertical expertise and Encora’s […]

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Dvara KGFS Appoints Ramaswamy Subramanian as Deputy CEO
Appointments

Dvara KGFS Appoints Ramaswamy Subramanian as Deputy CEO

Dvara Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services (Dvara KGFS), a prominent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in deep rural financial inclusion, has announced a significant expansion of its leadership team. The organization officially appointed Ramaswamy Subramanian as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective December 29, 2025. The appointment marks a strategic “homecoming” for Ramaswamy, who previously served as the […]

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IndiGo Hikes Pilot Allowances Following December Meltdown
Industry

IndiGo Hikes Pilot Allowances Following December Meltdown

In a major move to restore operational stability and boost crew morale, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo) has announced a significant hike in pilot allowances effective January 1, 2026. The decision comes just weeks after India’s largest airline suffered an unprecedented operational breakdown, resulting in over 4,500 flight cancellations and leaving thousands of passengers stranded across the country. The […]

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Salesforce Shifts AI Strategy Following Major Support Cuts
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Salesforce Shifts AI Strategy Following Major Support Cuts

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM software, is fundamentally reassessing its AI-driven workforce strategy after a turbulent year of restructuring. Following the high-profile reduction of its customer support division by nearly 4,500 roles, the company is pivoting from “pure automation” to a more cautious, “deterministic” model. Senior leadership admits that their initial confidence in large […]

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TCS Plans to Build the World’s Largest AI-Native Workforce
Technology

TCS Plans to Build the World’s Largest AI-Native Workforce

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software exporter, has launched an aggressive internal transformation programme titled “TCS to the Power AI” (tcsAI). This initiative transforms the entire workforce of over 600,000 employees from being merely “AI-aware.” It ensures every staff member becomes a certified AI practitioner. Announced by COO Aarthi Subramanian in late December 2025, the […]

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HCLTech and Microsoft Partner for Drug and Chip Discovery
Partnership

HCLTech and Microsoft Partner for Drug and Chip Discovery

In a significant expansion of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, Indian IT major HCLTech has officially joined the Microsoft Discovery platform. Announced on December 23, 2025, this collaboration positions HCLTech within an elite circle of research institutions and technology innovators dedicated to leveraging agentic AI for high-stakes scientific breakthroughs. The partnership represents a shift in the IT services […]

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