Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Tech Layoffs 2026: Which Companies, Roles and Countries Were Hit Most?
Editorial

Tech Layoffs 2026: Which Companies, Roles and Countries Were Hit Most?

Tech Layoffs 2026: The global technology industry continues to see job cuts in 2026, as companies review their workforce and spending plans. According to Layoffs.fyi, 124,682 employees have lost their jobs across 257 technology companies in 276 layoff rounds so far this year, already exceeding the total layoffs recorded in 2025. The latest trend shows […]

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HCLTech Opens AMP Programme for Campus Hiring; Offers Packages up to ₹10 LPA
Employment

HCLTech Opens AMP Programme for Campus Hiring; Offers Packages up to ₹10 LPA

HCLTech has announced the opening of applications for campus hiring programmes, inviting engineering graduates, MBA and PGDM students, graduates, and specialised professionals to apply for a wide range of entry-level roles across the company. The hiring initiative is aimed at fresh talent looking to start their careers in technology, business, finance, human resources, legal, research, […]

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AI Enters ROI Phase, Says Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar
AI

AI Enters ROI Phase, Says Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of enterprise adoption, with businesses now focusing on measurable business outcomes instead of just experimenting with the technology, according to Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Kumar said the IT services industry has reached a stage where organisations are moving beyond AI pilot projects and deploying […]

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The Race Between AI and Human Skills Has Begun in India: Goldman Sachs
AI

The Race Between AI and Human Skills Has Begun in India: Goldman Sachs

Generative AI (GenAI) could reshape India’s job market over the next decade, with up to 12% of non-farm jobs facing the risk of replacement, according to a Goldman Sachs report. However, the report says AI is more likely to change the nature of work than eliminate jobs entirely, as a much larger share of roles […]

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Indian Army Offers 75-Day AI and Web Dev Internship, Stipend Up to ₹75,000
Internship

Indian Army Offers 75-Day AI and Web Dev Internship, Stipend Up to ₹75,000

The Indian Army has invited applications for a 75-day internship focused on AI-enabled workflow automation, web application development, and digital transformation. The internship, offered under the Indian Army Internship Program (IAIP), will be conducted in Delhi and offers a stipend of up to ₹75,000 on successful completion. The internship will begin on September 1, 2026, […]

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Accenture to Buy IBM’s Majority Stake in UniCredit IT Joint Venture
Industry

Accenture to Buy IBM’s Majority Stake in UniCredit IT Joint Venture

UniCredit, Accenture and IBM have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to build a new banking technology platform that will support UniCredit’s operations across its 13 European markets. The partnership aims to create a new technology operating model that combines the reliability of core banking systems with the flexibility of cloud, data and artificial intelligence […]

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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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