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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Mahindra Mahindra Appoints Rohit Thakur Group CHRO

Jan 9, 2026

AIML Data Science Internship, Stipend ,, Apply by Jan

AICTE and ReIntenSpark Technology have announced a virtual internship in AI, Machine Learning, and D...

Employment

Jan 9, 2026

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of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave

A startling new report by global job site Indeed has revealed that of Indian employees are regul...

Labour Law

Jan 9, 2026

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SKF India Appoints Bhavna Panigrahi as CHRO, Automotive

SKF India Ltd has elevated Bhavna Panigrahi as Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO of SKF India, Au...

Appointments

Jan 9, 2026

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Appointments

Kunvarji Group has Appointed Bhakti Rana as Group HR Head

Kunvarji Group, a diversified business conglomerate, has named Bhakti Rana as Group Head – Human Resources, effective December 2025. In this new role, she will lead people and HR work across all Kunvarji Group businesses. Bhakti will work on talent planning, organization growth, leadership development, and workplace culture to support the group’s long-term growth and […]

Jan 9, 2026

Work Model

Wix President Nir Zohar Mandates Office Return to Tackle AI

Wix.com, the global leader in website creation, has officially issued a mandatory return-to-office (RTO) order for its global workforce, marking a significant departure from its previous flexible work policies. The decision was communicated through an internal memo and subsequent public statements by Wix President and COO Nir Zohar, who emphasized that the rapid evolution of […]

Jan 9, 2026

Appointments

Patil Group Names Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as Group CHRO

Patil Group, India’s leading railway track solutions provider, has appointed Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as its new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Janardhanan will lead people and culture efforts across all businesses. His focus will be on building strong teams, developing leaders, and creating a work culture that supports the group’s expansion […]

Jan 9, 2026

Layoffs

Sun Pharma Advanced Research is Cutting 40% of its Workforce

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC), the clinical research arm of India’s largest drugmaker, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 40% reduction in its global workforce. The decision marks a significant pivot for the drug discovery firm as it attempts to extend its cash runway and sharpen its focus on high-priority clinical […]

Jan 9, 2026

Industry

China’s Strategic Halt on Nvidia H200 AI Chips

In a significant escalation of the ongoing technological decoupling between the world’s two largest economies, the Chinese government has reportedly instructed its leading domestic technology firms to stop placing orders for Nvidia H200 chips. These high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) are currently the global gold standard for training and deploying large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models. […]

Jan 9, 2026

Labour Law

Gratuity Settlements Now Finalized Upon First Retirement

The Union Government has issued a crucial clarification regarding the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, specifically addressing the eligibility of employees who are re-employed after having already claimed their full gratuity benefits. In a formal directive aimed at streamlining labor law interpretations across public and private sectors, the government stated that an employee who has […]

Jan 9, 2026

Hiring

Morgan Stanley Expands MD Tier to Capture 2026 M&A Surge

Morgan Stanley has officially unveiled its 2026 Managing Director (MD) promotion class, signaling a decisive shift in the bank’s long-term growth strategy. In a year defined by a resurgence in global deal-making and a fierce battle for wealth management dominance, the firm has significantly expanded its senior ranks with a surgical focus on “revenue-producing” roles. […]

Jan 8, 2026

Appointments

L&T Appoints Reena Vijayanand as Head – Talent Acquisition

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a major Indian multinational conglomerate involved in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and services, has appointed Reena Vijayanand as Head – Talent Acquisition. In her new role, Reena will lead L&T’s hiring approach. Her focus will be on building strong leadership and workforce skills to support long-term business goals. […]

Jan 8, 2026

Industry

TCS Uses Salary Freezes to Drive 100% Office Compliance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, has reportedly taken its most stringent stance yet on office attendance by halting anniversary appraisals for employees who fail to comply with its Work-From-Office (WFO) mandate. This move marks a significant escalation in the company’s multi-year effort to transition its workforce back to a traditional office […]

Jan 8, 2026

Employment

AI + LLM Internship Opportunity – Stipend ₹30K, Apply by Jan 16

AICTE and Green Rider Technology LLP have announced an AI + LLM Internship program aimed at students eager to gain hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in the domain of Large Language Model (LLM) training. Scheduled to begin immediately, the 30-day in-office internship will take place at the company’s Udyog Vihar Phase 1 office in […]

Jan 8, 2026

Employment

Samsung Aligning 270,000 Employees with Stock Market Success

Samsung Electronics has officially announced a massive share buyback program valued at 2.4 trillion Korean won (approximately $1.73 billion). The tech giant confirmed that the repurchased shares are earmarked specifically for employee compensation, marking one of the largest talent-retention initiatives in the company’s history. The decision comes at a critical juncture for Samsung as it faces intensifying […]

Jan 8, 2026

Technology

Hyundai to Launch Humanoid Robot Fleet in Georgia by 2028

Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its definitive roadmap for the “Physical AI” era, headlined by the deployment of humanoid robots at its U.S. manufacturing facilities starting in 2028. The South Korean automotive giant will utilize the production-ready version of the Atlas humanoid robot, developed by its subsidiary Boston Dynamics, to work alongside human employees at its flagship electric vehicle (EV) […]

Jan 8, 2026