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Updated on: Aug 2025
Swiggy Expands Maternity Support with “Mom’entum 2.0”
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Swiggy Expands Maternity Support with “Mom’entum 2.0”

Swiggy has unveiled “Mom’entum 2.0”, a multi-year, structured support program aimed at empowering working mothers across all phases of their parenting journey. Building on its 2020 gender-neutral parental care policy, the initiative reflects Swiggy’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. The policy goes beyond statutory maternity leave, offering a wide range of […]

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TCS Layoffs Shatter Perception of Job Security in Indian IT Sector
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TCS Layoffs Shatter Perception of Job Security in Indian IT Sector

The recent announcement by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to lay off 12,200 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce—has sent shockwaves through India’s IT industry. Once considered a bastion of job stability, TCS is now at the center of a broader reckoning about employment security, especially for professionals over the age of 45. The layoffs, scheduled […]

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HDFC Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank Scale Back Hiring in FY25
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HDFC Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank Scale Back Hiring in FY25

India’s leading commercial banks—HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Axis Bank—have significantly reduced their hiring activity in FY25. This reflects a cautious approach amid slower credit growth, limited branch expansion, and improved employee retention. According to annual disclosures and industry reports, the three banks collectively added fewer employees compared to previous years, marking […]

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Mid-Sized GCCs Lead Hiring Surge in First Half of 2025
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Mid-Sized GCCs Lead Hiring Surge in First Half of 2025

India’s mid-sized Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as the fastest-growing segment in the country’s technology and business services landscape, outpacing their larger counterparts in hiring activity during the first half of 2025. According to data from staffing firm Quess Corp, mid-sized GCCs—defined as centres with 500 to 2,000 employees—registered a 10–12% increase in hiring, […]

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Mobile PLI Scheme Generates 1.3 Lakh Direct Jobs by June 2025
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Mobile PLI Scheme Generates 1.3 Lakh Direct Jobs by June 2025

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, primarily focused on mobile phone production, has created 1.3 lakh direct jobs in India as of June 2025. This was confirmed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. PLI Scheme: Investment and […]

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TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Indefinite Onboarding Delays
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TCS Faces Government Scrutiny for Indefinite Onboarding Delays

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) following a complaint filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) regarding the indefinite delay in onboarding over 600 lateral hires. The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) issued the summons on July 25, 2025. It calls for a joint discussion […]

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Infosys Leads in Wage Hikes, TCS Prioritizes Retention
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Infosys Leads in Wage Hikes, TCS Prioritizes Retention

India’s top IT services firms—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies—have released their Q1 FY26 results, offering insights into their hiring strategies, salary revisions, and business outlook. While Infosys posted relatively stronger numbers, the overall sentiment across the sector remains cautious due to global macroeconomic headwinds, delayed client spending, and evolving demand patterns. […]

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Draft Telecom Policy: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment and 10 Lakh Jobs
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Draft Telecom Policy: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment and 10 Lakh Jobs

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25), outlining an ambitious roadmap to transform India into a global telecom technology hub. The policy aims to attract ₹1 lakh crore in annual investments and generate 10 lakh new jobs in the sector by 2030, while doubling the telecom sector’s contribution to […]

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Software Engineers at Amazon Earn Up to ₹2.27 Crore
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Software Engineers at Amazon Earn Up to ₹2.27 Crore

Amazon 2025 salary disclosures, based on publicly available H-1B visa filings and internal compensation data, offer a detailed look into how the tech giant pays its global workforce. With a headcount of approximately 1.6 million employees worldwide, including 11,300 foreign workers hired in Q1 2025 alone, Amazon continues to attract top-tier talent with competitive pay […]

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Infosys Q1FY26: Attrition Stable, Freshers to Drive Hiring Plans
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Infosys Q1FY26: Attrition Stable, Freshers to Drive Hiring Plans

Infosys reported a 13.3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit for Q1FY26, reaching ₹6,921 crore, compared to ₹6,106 crore in Q1FY25. Revenue from operations rose 7% YoY to ₹42,279 crore, up from ₹39,518 crore in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, however, net profit declined by 13.2% from ₹7,975 crore in Q4FY25. Operating margin remained […]

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PwC India Gurugram Office to House 1,200 Employees
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PwC India Gurugram Office to House 1,200 Employees

PwC India has inaugurated a new office in Gurugram’s DLF Downtown 4, marking its sixth facility in the National Capital Region (NCR). Spanning 125,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art workspace is designed to accommodate over 1,200 professionals. This expansion is part of the firm’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in North India and meet growing […]

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Bata India Reduces Workforce and Salary Hikes in FY25
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Bata India Reduces Workforce and Salary Hikes in FY25

Bata India has implemented significant workforce and compensation adjustments in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), reflecting a strategic shift toward operational efficiency and cost control. The company’s annual report and recent disclosures reveal a year marked by headcount reductions, scaled-back salary increases, and tighter expense management—even as profitability improved. Bata Workforce Reduction Across Categories Bata India’s […]

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