Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Big Four Firm EY Opens 1,500+ Roles Across Domains in India
Employment

Big Four Firm EY Opens 1,500+ Roles Across Domains in India

Big Four firm EY India has announced a large hiring drive, offering more than 1,500 job openings across multiple business functions. The recruitment is open to both fresh graduates and experienced professionals and covers roles in technology, consulting, finance, human resources, legal, tax, risk, analytics, and operations. The openings are available across major locations, including […]

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IITs Raise Concerns Over Employer Accountability in Campus Hiring
Employment

IITs Raise Concerns Over Employer Accountability in Campus Hiring

India’s premier engineering institutes have taken a firm stand against companies withdrawing job offers made through campus placements. The All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC), representing all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has asked more than 10 recruiters to either honour their hiring commitments or compensate affected students with three months’ salary. The move follows […]

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Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year
Industry

Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]

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HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC Rajiv Kumar as New Chairman
Appointments

HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC Rajiv Kumar as New Chairman

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has appointed former Chief Election Commissioner and ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its new Part-time Chairman, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The appointment comes more than three months after former chairman Atanu Chakraborty stepped down in March, creating a leadership vacancy at the […]

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JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30
Industry

JPMorgan Sees India’s IT Recovery Only by FY30

India’s IT services sector may take longer to recover than expected, according to a new report by JPMorgan. The firm now expects a strong recovery only by FY30, as artificial intelligence (AI), global uncertainty, and weak technology spending continue to affect the industry. AI and Global Uncertainty Keep Growth Low JPMorgan said India’s IT industry […]

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Ford rehired 350 engineers after AI failed to meet quality standards
Employment

Ford rehired 350 engineers after AI failed to meet quality standards

American automaker Ford has brought back around 350 veteran engineers after its AI-based quality control systems failed to meet the company’s quality standards. The move shows that while artificial intelligence can improve manufacturing processes, it cannot fully replace the knowledge and experience of skilled engineers. Like many global companies, Ford adopted AI to lower costs, […]

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Why India is Emerging as the Next Global Data Centre Hub
Technology

Why India is Emerging as the Next Global Data Centre Hub

India is fast emerging as a major global destination for data-centre investment as the US and Europe face a growing capacity crunch. According to a recent ICICI Securities report, the surge in AI demand, hyperscale cloud expansion, and policy support are helping position India as the next big data infrastructure hub. Why India Is Gaining […]

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India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs
Employment

India’s Economy Could Hit $7 Trillion This Decade, Boosting Jobs

India is on course to become a $7 trillion economy by the end of this decade, with the potential to double in size to nearly $14 trillion by the mid-2030s, according to India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The projection reflects the country’s long-term growth trajectory, driven by economic reforms, infrastructure development, […]

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Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent
Employment

Manufacturing Momentum Spurs Demand for Skilled Talent

India’s industrial output grew 5.1% year-on-year in May, up from 4.9% in April, driven by strong manufacturing activity and higher electricity generation, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data. While the figures primarily measure industrial performance, they also provide valuable signals for the labour market, indicating continued demand for talent across manufacturing, […]

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Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies
Industry

Govt Plans ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Help Steel Industry Adopt Green Technologies

The Central government is planning a ₹5,000-crore scheme to help the steel industry adopt green technologies and reduce carbon emissions. The move is part of the government’s efforts to make steel production cleaner and support the industry’s transition to low-carbon manufacturing. The scheme is expected to provide financial support to steel manufacturers, especially smaller companies, […]

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Volkswagen Plans Biggest Job Cuts in Its History
Layoffs

Volkswagen Plans Biggest Job Cuts in Its History

German auto giant Volkswagen is reportedly considering one of the largest restructuring exercises in automotive industry history, with plans that could result in up to 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four manufacturing facilities in Germany, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposals are expected to be discussed during a supervisory board […]

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