Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Infosys to Hire 20,000 Freshers in FY27, But Skill Expectations Are Changing
AI

Infosys to Hire 20,000 Freshers in FY27, But Skill Expectations Are Changing

Infosys will continue to hire around 20,000 college graduates in FY27, showing that freshers remain an important part of its workforce plans. However, the company is changing the way it selects and develops this talent, with greater focus on specialist skills and deeper technical knowledge. The hiring plan comes even as Infosys reduced its employee […]

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PM Modi Announces AI Skilling for 1 Crore Youth, and New Targets
AI

PM Modi Announces AI Skilling for 1 Crore Youth, and New Targets

New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on the 80th Independence Day, announced a series of initiatives focused on AI skilling, education, sports, semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear energy and women-led development. AI Skilling for One Crore Youth The biggest announcement was a nationwide programme to train one crore […]

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Campus Hiring Picks Up in 2026 as Fresher Demand Gains Momentum
Employment

Campus Hiring Picks Up in 2026 as Fresher Demand Gains Momentum

After a relatively subdued campus hiring season in 2025, fresher recruitment is showing signs of improvement in 2026. Colleges are reporting earlier recruitment activity, while IT services companies, start-ups, GCCs and core industries are expanding their presence on campuses. The improvement is particularly visible among large IT services companies, which had taken a more cautious […]

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TCS Partners with Vodafone Business for AI-Led Transformation
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TCS Partners with Vodafone Business for AI-Led Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Vodafone Business, the enterprise arm of VodafoneThree, the UK’s largest mobile operator. The partnership will help businesses modernise their technology, increase digital adoption, reduce operational complexity and improve customer experience. Focus on AI, Cloud and Cybersecurity The partnership will cover areas including cloud transformation and […]

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Kia India Plans Capacity Expansion, Could Drive Auto Talent Hiring
Industry

Kia India Plans Capacity Expansion, Could Drive Auto Talent Hiring

Kia India is planning to expand its manufacturing capacity in the country as it targets annual sales of 4.1 lakh vehicles by 2030, supported by rising domestic demand and exports. The company is also planning a wider product range, with India expected to become an important part of its growth plans. Kia Targets 4.1 Lakh […]

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Air India Announces Salary Hikes From October 1, Leadership Change Ahead
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Air India Announces Salary Hikes From October 1, Leadership Change Ahead

Air India will implement its annual salary increments from October 1, 2026, after deferring the pay revision by three months amid the impact of the Middle East crisis on the airline’s operations and costs. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, confirmed the decision during a townhall with employees on August […]

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Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha, a National Tech Hackathon
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Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha, a National Tech Hackathon

Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national technology hackathon aimed at empowering young innovators to develop practical solutions for India’s evolving energy and sustainability challenges. The initiative seeks to enable the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators and technology leaders to work on real-world challenges while gaining exposure to industry experts, mentorship and the broader […]

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Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention
Industry

Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention

Wipro has come under scrutiny over the delayed onboarding of more than 200 graduates selected through its Elite Hiring 2025 programme, with the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) approaching the Ministry of Labour and Employment seeking intervention. According to NITES, the affected candidates participated in Wipro’s campus recruitment process in February 2025 and cleared […]

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Large Companies May See More Job Losses, Says Nandan Nilekani
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Large Companies May See More Job Losses, Says Nandan Nilekani

Large companies could become the biggest source of job losses in the coming years as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation make it easier to reduce tasks and roles, according to Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Speaking at the NCAER India Policy Forum 2026, Nilekani said large, well-structured organisations could be more vulnerable to job displacement because […]

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L&T Bags Mega Order to Build India’s Largest NVIDIA B300 AI Factory
Artificial Intelligence

L&T Bags Mega Order to Build India’s Largest NVIDIA B300 AI Factory

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a mega order worth ₹10,000–15,000 crore to build what it describes as India’s largest single-cluster AI Factory, featuring 10,000 NVIDIA B300 GPUs at its Chennai data centre campus. The project has been awarded by US-based AI cloud company Together AI and marks L&T’s entry into the AI Factory business. […]

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GCCs Build AI and Cloud Teams with Experienced IT Talent
Artificial Intelligence

GCCs Build AI and Cloud Teams with Experienced IT Talent

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly hiring experienced professionals from traditional IT services companies as they expand teams focused on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity and other advanced technologies. According to The Economic Times, more than one-third of experienced professionals hired by India’s 150 largest GCCs over the past year came from IT […]

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