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Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Schaeffler India CEO Taken into Custody in Fatal Factory Accident Case
Industry

Schaeffler India CEO Taken into Custody in Fatal Factory Accident Case

Harsha Gopal Kadam, Managing Director and CEO of Schaeffler India, was taken into police custody on October 19, 2026, in connection with an investigation into a factory accident in Talegaon, Pune district, that killed two workers in June. According to a regulatory filing dated October 20, the investigation was expanded to include Kadam because of […]

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L&T Wins ₹2,500–5,000 Crore Orders for Government Buildings
Employment

L&T Wins ₹2,500–5,000 Crore Orders for Government Buildings

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured two large construction orders from government agencies to build Common Central Secretariat buildings in New Delhi and two office towers in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. The projects will have a combined built-up area of 70.3 lakh square feet and are scheduled for completion within 24 and 30 months, respectively. The […]

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Shivinder Singh Buttar Appointed Vice President – HR at Servotech Renewable
Appointments

Shivinder Singh Buttar Appointed Vice President – HR at Servotech Renewable

Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. has appointed Shivinder Singh Buttar as Vice President of Human Resources. In his new role, he will lead the HR function across the company’s group entities, focusing on talent development, organisational effectiveness and workforce development. Extensive Experience Shivinder brings nearly 20 years of experience across renewable energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals, consumer […]

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Volkswagen Plans Salary Freeze Until 2030 for 660,000 Employees Worldwide
Compensation

Volkswagen Plans Salary Freeze Until 2030 for 660,000 Employees Worldwide

Volkswagen plans to freeze salaries for around 660,000 employees worldwide until 2030, according to its Global Works Council, which confirmed the reported proposal on October 19, 2026. The German automaker has not publicly confirmed the plan as a final decision, while employee representatives have warned of strong opposition. Works Council and IG Metall Oppose Proposal […]

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L&T Technology Services Reskills Over 65% of Workforce in AI
AI

L&T Technology Services Reskills Over 65% of Workforce in AI

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has reskilled more than 65% of its workforce in artificial intelligence (AI) and added around 200–250 employees on a net basis in the July–September quarter of FY2027. The engineering and technology services company plans to continue hiring as it expands AI-led engineering services and develops its data-centre business. LTTS Expands AI-Led […]

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TCS Hires 24,000 Graduates in H1 FY27; Wipro Plans Campus Hiring
Employment

TCS Hires 24,000 Graduates in H1 FY27; Wipro Plans Campus Hiring

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) onboarded 24,000 graduates in the first half of FY27, while Wipro plans to resume campus recruitment in the second half. The companies have also taken different positions on salary revisions, according to their September-quarter earnings call commentary. TCS Reports Hiring and Salary Costs TCS onboarded 14,000 graduates in the April-June quarter […]

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Valentine Sequeira Appointed Director – People Consulting at EY
Appointments

Valentine Sequeira Appointed Director – People Consulting at EY

Valentine Sequeira has been elevated as Director – People Consulting at EY. Based in Bengaluru, he brings experience in HR consulting, organisation design and talent management. In his new role, Valentine will work on people consulting assignments, drawing on his experience in HR transformation, workforce productivity, organisation design, HR process digitisation, leadership development and change […]

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Infosys Expands Truist Hyderabad GCC, Plans to Onboard 1,000 Employees
Industry

Infosys Expands Truist Hyderabad GCC, Plans to Onboard 1,000 Employees

Infosys is expanding its partnership with US-based financial services company Truist to support the growth of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. The collaboration includes the onboarding of more than 1,000 colleagues as Truist consolidates capabilities currently delivered through multiple suppliers in India into a more integrated operating model. Infosys announced the expanded collaboration […]

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Sahil Sharma Appointed Global Chief People Officer at Wingify
Appointments

Sahil Sharma Appointed Global Chief People Officer at Wingify

Wingify has appointed Sahil Sharma as its Global Chief People Officer, effective October 2026. He joins the company after serving as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at RateGain for four years. In his new role, Sahil will lead the global people function at Wingify. His responsibilities are expected to cover people management and HR priorities […]

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EPFO Urges Employees Earning Up to ₹25,000 to Check PF Enrolment
EPFO

EPFO Urges Employees Earning Up to ₹25,000 to Check PF Enrolment

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has advised employees earning up to ₹25,000 per month to check their provident fund enrolment with their employers following the revision of the wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage. The revised ceiling increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month with effect from September 17, 2026. The government expects the […]

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IT Services Firms Projected to See Lowest Salary Hikes at 6.6% in 2027: Aon
Survey & Report

IT Services Firms Projected to See Lowest Salary Hikes at 6.6% in 2027: Aon

Companies in India are projected to offer average salary hikes of 9.1% in 2027, marginally higher than the actual 9% recorded in 2026. According to Aon’s Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey for India 2026-27. Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), energy and real estate are expected to offer some of the highest salary increases. The 33rd […]

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