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V. S. International Ropes in Rasik Dave as Head- HR from Sun Pharma

Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company V. S. International Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Rasik Dave as Head ...

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McKinsey Report How Informality in MSMEs Costs the Economy Billions

A groundbreaking report from the McKinsey Global Institute MGI has highlighted a staggering produc...

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HCLTech CEO Warns of Painful AI Shift as Tech Prioritizes Efficiency Over Jobs

At the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum NTLF in Mumbai, HCLTech CEO C. Vijayakumar iss...

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TBO Tek Appoints Industry Veteran Aditi Madhok-Naarden as Global CHRO

TBO Tek Limited, a prominent global B2B travel technology platform, has announced the appointment of Aditi Madhok-Naarden as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Effective February 23, 2026, she joins Tek Travels DMCC, a material subsidiary of the company, to spearhead the group’s overarching people strategy as it enters a significant phase of international […]

Hiring

Cognizant Opens ‘GenC Hiring Program’ for 2024–2026 Graduates

Cognizant has started fresh hiring under its GenC (Generation Cognizant) Program. The company is expanding entry-level hiring across India. Recent graduates and final-year students can apply. The program offers clear career paths and job-focused training. What Is the GenC Program? The GenC India Program brings fresh graduates into the company with strong training and early […]

Employment

IDFC First Bank Clarifies Status of ₹590 Crore “Isolated” Fraud

IDFC First Bank has sent shockwaves through the banking sector by uncovering a ₹590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch. The discovery, made public on February 22, 2026, involves internal staff colluding with external parties to siphon funds from accounts belonging to the Haryana Government. How the Mismatch at IDFC First Bank was Exposed The discrepancy first came to […]

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TCS to Train 25,000 Employees as ServiceNow Partnership Targets AI Scale

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ServiceNow have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, aimed at accelerating the adoption of GenAI-driven digital transformation for global enterprises. This collaboration combines TCS’s deep industry domain expertise with ServiceNow’s advanced AI platform to deliver specialized solutions across various business functions. Building the AI-Powered Enterprise At the heart […]

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Suzlon Elevates J P Chalasani and Appoints Ajay Kapur as Group CEO

Renewable energy giant Suzlon Group has announced a new leadership architecture designed to transition the company into a “full-stack” green energy conglomerate. Central to this “Suzlon 2.0” vision is the appointment of Ajay Kapur as the new Group CEO and the formation of a Group Executive Council (GEC) to steer long-term strategy. The Shift to […]

EPFO

EPFO to Automatically Refund Dormant Accounts Under ₹1,000

In a significant move to clear the massive backlog of unclaimed funds, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has approved a pilot EPFO project for the automatic refund of dormant Provident Fund (PF) accounts. Announced on February 23, 2026, the initiative aims to return money to millions of subscribers without requiring any formal application or tedious […]

Layoffs

Why Sam Altman Says AI is Being Falsely Blamed for Job Losses

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded the alarm on a deceptive corporate trend he calls “AI Washing.” Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 23, 2026, Altman accused several companies of falsely blaming artificial intelligence for mass layoffs to mask more traditional business failures, such as over-hiring and poor financial planning. […]

Industry

Amazon Opens Its Second Largest Office in Asia in Bengaluru

In a major expansion of its Indian operations, Amazon officially inaugurated its second-largest office in Asia on February 23, 2026. Located in North Bengaluru, the 1.1 million-square-foot facility serves as the company’s new India headquarters, housing over 7,000 employees across key divisions, including e-commerce, technology, payments, and operations. A Strategic Hub for Innovation The 12-storey […]

Employment

NITI Aayog Proposes New Benefits to Boost Youth Employment

NITI Aayog, the Indian government’s premier policy think tank, has released a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap to overhaul the country’s vocational training ecosystem. The report, titled “Transforming Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs),” advocates for a drastic shift toward industry-aligned curricula and the strengthening of post-apprenticeship benefits to bridge the widening skill gap in India’s workforce. […]

Employment

Microsoft opens Applications for Multiple Internships across Country

Microsoft in India has opened applications for a wide range of internship opportunities across India, offering students hands-on exposure to real-world technology, research, and product development environments. The company’s latest internship cycle includes Data Science, UX Research, and other technical roles spread across key locations such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, and Noida, with some […]

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Meta PMs Rebrand as ‘AI Builders’ as Zuckerberg Flattens Org Hierarchy

In a quiet but profound shift within the halls of Meta, a new identity is emerging among the ranks of product management. In February 2026, several veteran Meta product managers (PMs) began rebranding themselves as “AI Builders.” This shift marks a departure from the traditional PM role—once focused primarily on strategy, roadmaps, and cross-team coordination—toward […]

Layoffs

Livspace Cuts 12% Workforce to Automate Design and Sales

Home interior and renovation unicorn Livspace has announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, representing roughly 12% of its workforce. The move, confirmed in February 2026, coincides with the company’s pivot toward becoming an “AI-native agentic organization” and the departure of co-founder Saurabh Jain after an 11-year tenure. Transition to an AI-Native Model Livspace described the job cuts as a “strategic […]