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Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

EPFO: No Change in Wage Ceiling, No New Higher Pension Window
EPFO

EPFO: No Change in Wage Ceiling, No New Higher Pension Window

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified that the proposed EPF Scheme, 2026, does not reduce employees’ social security benefits and largely retains the key provisions of the existing provident fund framework. Addressing concerns raised by trade unions over the Social Security Code and the newly drafted EPFO schemes, EPFO Chief Executive Officer Ramesh […]

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Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores: Will Severance Match the U.S.?
Editorial

Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores: Will Severance Match the U.S.?

The latest wave of global workforce restructuring is increasingly affecting employees in India as multinational companies extend organisational changes to their engineering, technology, product and shared services teams. While India continues to be a key talent hub for global businesses, companies are changing the way they hire, manage and support employees in response to artificial […]

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India’s Salary Growth Map Is Changing—Tier-2 Cities Are Catching Up
Compensation

India’s Salary Growth Map Is Changing—Tier-2 Cities Are Catching Up

India’s salary landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with several Tier-2 cities emerging as strong contenders alongside traditional metro hubs. According to the TeamLease Jobs and Salaries Primer FY2026-27, salary growth is becoming more geographically balanced as manufacturing, industrial expansion, and enterprise investments gather pace across the country. The report surveyed 1,268 businesses across 23 […]

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Wipro Bets on Employee Ownership with 10.2 Lakh Stock Awards
Compensation

Wipro Bets on Employee Ownership with 10.2 Lakh Stock Awards

Wipro has granted a total of 10,21,882 stock awards under its employee stock ownership plan, comprising 9,11,458 American Depositary Shares (ADS) Restricted Stock Units (ADS RSUs) and 1,10,424 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These equity-based awards are intended to recognize employee contributions and strengthen long-term retention by aligning employees’ interests with the company’s growth. The latest […]

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L&T Wins ₹10,000-15,000 Crore NTPC Power Project, Set to Boost Employment
Employment

L&T Wins ₹10,000-15,000 Crore NTPC Power Project, Set to Boost Employment

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC Limited for the main plant package of the 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) Lara Stage-III Super Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh. The order has been awarded to L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions, the company’s energy business, marking another major milestone in India’s power […]

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KPMG Australia Clarifies Media Reports of 1,000 Job Cuts
Layoffs

KPMG Australia Clarifies Media Reports of 1,000 Job Cuts

KPMG Australia has said that no decision has been made on reports suggesting the firm is planning to cut around 1,000 jobs, following media speculation about a major workforce restructuring. The clarification came after the Australian Financial Review reported that KPMG Australia was considering reducing nearly 10% of its workforce as part of a cost-saving […]

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Pega Opens AI Internship for Engineering Students; Apply by July 31
Internship

Pega Opens AI Internship for Engineering Students; Apply by July 31

Engineering students across India can now apply for the National Internship Program – Engineer the Future of Agentic Enterprise, a two-month virtual internship designed to build practical skills in enterprise AI, workflow automation and digital transformation. Hosted by SmartBridge Educational Services Private Limited in collaboration with Pega, the programme combines industry-led training with hands-on experience […]

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BMW to Offer Voluntary Redundancy Programme to 40,000 Employees
Employment

BMW to Offer Voluntary Redundancy Programme to 40,000 Employees

German luxury carmaker BMW plans to reduce its workforce in Germany by around 8,000 employees by the end of 2027 through a voluntary redundancy programme as it looks to lower costs. The voluntary exit offers will begin in October 2026 for half of its German workforce, nearly 40,000 employees, mainly to the office-based workforce. While […]

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Google Brings ‘Gemini Spark’ AI Agent to India: How It Automates HR Workflows 24/7
Industry

Google Brings ‘Gemini Spark’ AI Agent to India: How It Automates HR Workflows 24/7

Google has officially expanded its agentic AI ecosystem to India with the launch of Gemini Spark, a persistent, 24/7 personal AI agent designed to execute multi-step digital workflows asynchronously. Unveiled earlier at Google I/O, the rollout marks a significant shift from traditional query-response chatbots to proactive background execution. Background Execution & Native Integration Underpinned by […]

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HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People
Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People

Global banking major HSBC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations, announcing plans to recruit over 200 professionals in Singapore to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and wealth management business. The recruitment drive includes more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth relationship managers, expanding two strategic pillars central to the lender’s Asian growth strategy. […]

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Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27
Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

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