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Updated on: Mar 2026

Appointments

Nokia Renews Leadership Model in India Announces New Country Leaders

Mar 26, 2026

Infosys to Acquire Stratus Healthcare and Insurance Jobs Shift

Infosys, Indias second-largest IT services provider, has announced a major inorganic growth push by...

Merger & Acquisition

Mar 26, 2026

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Two-Month AI Data Science Internship, Apply by April

AICTE and Altruisty have announced a two-month full-time Internship in Artificial Intelligence AI ...

Internship

Mar 26, 2026

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd Appoints Nandu Shinde as GM HR

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd., a manufacturer of polyester BOPET and high-performance films, has appo...

Appointments

Mar 26, 2026

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Industry

Samsung Joins National Energy-Saving Drive Starting Thursday

South Korea’s leading conglomerates, including Samsung Electronics and SK Group, have initiated urgent energy-conservation measures following a government call to action. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the companies issued internal notices urging employees to reduce private car usage and adhere to strict fuel-saving protocols in response to escalating energy supply risks linked to Middle Eastern […]

Mar 26, 2026

Hiring

InvoiceCloud Accelerates Global Innovation with 150 New Hires at Hyderabad Hub

In a move that solidifies India’s position as a critical node in the global fintech landscape, digital billing and payment provider InvoiceCloud announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, plans to hire 150 technology and product professionals. The recruitment drive targets the company’s Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, with all positions expected to be filled by the […]

Mar 26, 2026

Appointments

Crowe Capability Center Appoints Alpa Arora as Head- Talent Acquisition, India

Crowe Capability Center India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crowe LLP (USA), has appointed Alpa Arora as Head – Talent Acquisition. In her new role as India Talent Acquisition Leader, she will spearhead strategic hiring initiatives to attract and retain top talent nationwide. She will strengthen operations in Noida and Hyderabad by aligning recruitment with […]

Mar 26, 2026

Compensation

Meta Launches Aggressive Retention Plan for Top Senior Leaders

Meta Platforms has introduced a high-stakes compensation overhaul for its senior leadership, offering stock options for the first time in the company’s history. According to SEC filings released on March 24, 2026, the move is a strategic “big bet” designed to retain top talent and incentivize explosive growth as the social media giant accelerates its […]

Mar 26, 2026

Industry

Is Your City Next? Cognizant Shifting 25,000 New Jobs to India’s Tier-2 Hubs

In a significant recalibration of its Indian operations, IT major Cognizant has seen its headcount in Tamil Nadu decline by approximately 10,000 employees over the past year. The workforce at its primary delivery centers in the state dropped from 81,000 to roughly 71,000, signaling a strategic pivot away from high-cost metropolitan hubs toward emerging “Tier-2” […]

Mar 26, 2026

Industry

Samsung Electronics and Unions to Resume Critical Talks to Avert Mega-Strike

In a significant de-escalation of labor tensions, Samsung Electronics management and a coalition of its labor unions agreed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to return to the bargaining table. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting between union leaders and Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun, head of the company’s crucial chip division, aimed at preventing a massive […]

Mar 25, 2026

Hiring

ISRO Opens Applications for URSC Recruitment 2026, Apply by April 12

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), has released its 2026 recruitment notice (URSC:01:2026). It is inviting applications for posts such as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’, and Medical Officer ‘SC’. The aim is to bring in skilled people to support India’s satellite programs and related work. URSC, located […]

Mar 25, 2026

EPFO

EPFO is Automatically Sending Unclaimed PF Money to Your Bank

In a major relief for millions of salaried employees, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a strategic initiative to reunite subscribers with over ₹10,181 crore lying in inoperative accounts. The central focus of this campaign is a new “auto-settlement” facility designed to credit unclaimed balances directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts without requiring a […]

Mar 25, 2026

Layoffs

Spotify Cancels Popular Sports Podcast; Cuts 15 Roles

Spotify has announced a targeted workforce reduction within its podcasting division, laying off approximately 15 employees, or roughly 3% of the unit’s headcount. The restructuring, confirmed on March 23, 2026, primarily impacts personnel at The Ringer and Spotify Studios, signaling a continued recalibration of the company’s massive original content engine. Spotify Focus on Speed, Not Cost Internal communications […]

Mar 25, 2026

Appointments

Raymond Appoints Sarita Tripathi as CHRO, Aerospace & Precision Engineering

Raymond Limited appoints Sarita Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer for the Aerospace & Precision Engineering business. In this role, she will lead the people strategy, with a focus on talent, culture, and building strong teams in a field where quality, innovation, and people matter. Raymond’s engineering business is growing its global presence, with a […]

Mar 25, 2026

Hiring

Forget AI Layoffs; Reddit is Going “Heavy” on Hiring New College Graduates

While much of the tech industry remains gripped by fears that artificial intelligence will eliminate entry-level roles, Reddit is moving in the opposite direction. CEO Steve Huffman recently announced that the social media platform plans to “go heavy” on hiring new college graduates, branding them as a uniquely valuable “AI-native” workforce. The “AI-Native” Advantage Speaking […]

Mar 25, 2026

Industry

Who is Atanu Chakraborty? The Resignation Letter That Cost HDFC Bank ₹1.6 Lakh Crore

In a high-stakes move to safeguard its reputation, HDFC Bank has appointed three prominent law firms—domestic leaders Trilegal and Wadia Ghandy & Co., alongside a marquee U.S.-based firm—to conduct a rigorous review of the sudden resignation of its Part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. The decision, approved during a board meeting on March 23, 2026, follows a week of market turbulence […]

Mar 25, 2026