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Updated on: Apr 2025

EPFO

EPFO Empanels New Banks, Expands Network to

Apr 2, 2025

Schneider Electric Appoints Meydhavi G. as Global HR Director

Meydhavi G., a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in human resources transformation ...

Appointments

Apr 2, 2025

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Cognizant Appoints Sailaja Josyula as Global Head GCC Service Line

Cognizant, a leading global IT services company, has announced the appointment of Sailaja Josyula as...

Appointments

Apr 2, 2025

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Vanguard to Open GCC in Hyderabad, Hiring , Employees

Vanguard, a globally renowned investment management company, has announced its decision to establish...

Employment

Apr 1, 2025

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EPFO

EPFO Claim Settlement: Major Reforms for FY 2025–26

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced several transformative changes to its claim settlement process, effective from April 1, 2025. These reforms aim to enhance efficiency, reduce paperwork, and improve the overall experience for its 7.5 crore members. With a focus on digitization and automation, EPFO is setting new benchmarks in service delivery, ensuring faster […]

Apr 1, 2025

Layoffs

Zomato Lays Off 600 Employees Amid Food Delivery Slowdown

Zomato, one of India’s leading food delivery platforms, has let go of 600 employees from its customer support team. This decision comes as the company faces slowing growth in its core food delivery business and mounting challenges in its quick commerce arm, Blinkit. The layoffs, which primarily affected contractual workers, highlight the shifting dynamics in […]

Apr 1, 2025

Partnership

LTIMindtree Expands Strategic Partnership with Google Cloud

LTIMindtree, a global leader in technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to revolutionize business transformation using Agentic AI. This collaboration aims to redefine the cloud landscape for enterprises worldwide by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies and industry-specific solutions. Nachiket Deshpande, President of Global AI Services, Strategic Deals, Partnerships, and […]

Apr 1, 2025

Movement

Intas Pharmaceuticals President – Global HR Ajay Bhatt Retires

Ajay Bhatt, a distinguished leader in healthcare human resources, has retired from his role as President-Global HR at Intas Pharmaceuticals. With an illustrious career spanning 38 years, Ajay has left an indelible mark on the pharmaceutical industry, contributing significantly to talent management, organizational development, and crisis management. His retirement marks the end of an era […]

Apr 1, 2025

Compensation

EY Report Highlights E-commerce as Salary Growth Leader in 2025

India’s e-commerce sector is poised for unprecedented salary hikes in 2025, surpassing 10%, according to a recent report by Ernst & Young (EY). This surge in pay growth highlights the sector’s resilience and rapid expansion, driven by technological advancements, increased consumer spending, and the growing digital economy. Despite a slight moderation in salary growth across […]

Apr 1, 2025

C-Suite Move

Paneesh Rao bids farewell with a sense of gratitude to LTIMindtree

After an illustrious 36-year career in HR, Dr. Paneesh Rao, most recently working as Chief Sustainability Officer at LTIMindtree, bids farewell with a sense of gratitude and a touch of disbelief as this significant chapter ends. Before stepping into the role of Global Head of Sustainability, Paneesh served as the Chief People Officer at LTIMindtree […]

Apr 1, 2025

Hiring

Hyundai Motor to Hire Global Talent in Advanced Technologies

Hyundai Motor, a global leader in the automotive industry, has announced a global recruitment program aimed at securing top-tier foreign engineering talent. The program is set to attract highly skilled professionals from diverse engineering fields, further strengthening Hyundai’s position as a pioneer in the automotive and mobility sectors. Hyundai Motor: Key Details of the Recruitment […]

Apr 1, 2025

EPFO

Faster PF Withdrawals: EPFO Introduces ₹5 Lakh Auto-Claim Limit

To enhance the ease of living for its 7.5 crore members, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to increase the auto-settlement limit for provident fund (PF) withdrawals from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. This decision, approved during the 113th Executive Committee meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) held in Srinagar, Jammu […]

Mar 31, 2025

Appointments

Croma Welcomes Shibashish Roy as CEO and Managing Director

Croma, India’s leading consumer durables and electronics retail chain, has announced the appointment of Shibashish Roy as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective April 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience within Tata Group companies, Shibashish succeeds Avijit Mitra, who has retired after a distinguished tenure. As the retail industry […]

Mar 31, 2025

Partnership

Centre and Uttar Pradesh Join Forces for Skill Development Revolution

To bolster skill development across India, the Centre and Uttar Pradesh have joined forces to implement transformative programs aimed at empowering the workforce. At the heart of this collaboration is the ₹60,000 crore ITI Upgradation Scheme, which seeks to modernize Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and elevate them into world-class skill development centers. This ambitious plan […]

Mar 31, 2025

Hiring

Tech Companies Target Niche Talent with AI-Driven Solutions

As the technology sector undergoes rapid transformation, companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and recruit niche talent. This trend comes at a time when tech layoffs are prevalent, yet specialized roles in AI-related fields are attracting multiple offers and commanding higher salaries. Positions such as prompt engineers, AI ethicists, and generative AI […]

Mar 31, 2025

Appointments

Maruti Suzuki Appoints Dr. Tapan Sahoo as Head – Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has appointed Dr. Tapan Sahoo as the Head of Digital Enterprise (DE) and Information & Cyber Security, effective April 1, 2025. In his new role, Dr. Sahoo will lead the company’s digital enterprise initiatives, focusing on technology strategy, cybersecurity, and deploying data-driven solutions. He will be pivotal in implementing innovative digital […]

Mar 31, 2025