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Compensation

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Labour Law

Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. On January 5, 2026, a Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar ordered the Centre and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to take a decisive call on the matter within four months. The current […]

Layoffs

Cloudhead Games Announces Drastic 70% Workforce Reduction

Cloudhead Games, a veteran studio widely considered the “creative heart” of the virtual reality industry, has announced a sweeping restructuring that will see roughly 70% of its workforce laid off. The cuts, which officially take effect on January 7, 2026, mark the most difficult chapter in the studio’s 14-year history as a VR-exclusive developer. The studio, famous for […]

Employment

Internship in Robotics & AI, Stipend ₹8000 /month, Apply by Jan 26

AICTE and Nihal Software are offering a full-time Robotics and AI internship for students and fresh graduates who want practical exposure in robotics, automation, and AI systems. The internship will run for six weeks and will start immediately. Selected candidates will work with the Research and Development team on real projects involving robotic systems and […]

Demise

TCS Engineer Found Dead at Hinjewadi Office, Police Suspect Suicide

A 24-year-old software engineer working with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was found dead inside a washroom at the company’s office in Phase 3 of Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune early Tuesday, police said. The body was found around 12:30 a.m. during a routine check by security staff. Police identified the man as Sujal Vinod Oswal, […]

Groupe SEB India appoints Jasjeet Kaur as Chief Executive Officer

Groupe SEB India has announced the appointment of Jasjeet Kaur as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership milestone as the company accelerates its growth journey in the Indian market. In her new role, Jasjeet will be responsible for driving Groupe SEB India’s overall business performance, strengthening market leadership across categories, and delivering sustainable and […]

Sekhmet Pharmaventures Appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO

PAG-led Sekhmet Pharmaventures has appointed Jitendra Jalan as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Alongside the CHRO appointment, Sekhmet has also named Sumit Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer, further reinforcing its leadership bench across commercial and people functions. In this new role, as CHRO, Jalan will lead the company’s global people strategy, focusing on leadership development, […]

Runu Jain joins Magic EdTech as Chief Human Resources Officer

Magic EdTech, the New York–based digital learning firm, has appointed Runu Jain as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates global expansion and scales its AI-driven education solutions. The company said Runu will lead its global people strategy, overseeing talent development, organisational design, and culture across operations in […]

Tech Mahindra Appoints Aditi as Strategic People Partner- BHR

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services, has appointed Aditi Bhardwaj as its Strategic People Partner for Business Human Resources (BHR). This appointment, effective early January 2026, marks a significant step in the company’s “Nxt.Now” framework, aimed at fostering a robust leadership pipeline to manage its evolving global workforce. Aditi Bhardwaj’s […]

Industry

Wipro Expands Airoli Campus to 8.8 Lakh Sq. Ft.

Information technology giant Wipro Limited has significantly deepened its commitment to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) by securing an additional 145,157 square feet of Grade-A office space. The deal, finalized in early January 2026, involves a long-term lease at Mindspace Business Parks in Airoli East, Navi Mumbai. This expansion follows a record-breaking 2025 for Indian commercial real estate and underscores the […]

Labour Law

8th Pay Commission to Reset DA and Redefine Indian Pay Matrix

As of January 6, 2026, the transition from the 7th to the 8th Pay Commission (CPC) has officially become the focal point for over 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners. While the implementation date is widely recognized as January 1, 2026, the official rollout is entering a high-stakes phase of deliberation that promises the most significant financial restructuring in […]

Compensation

Paytm Rewards Workforce with 1.89 Lakh Share Allotment

One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has officially expanded its equity base by allotting 1,88,879 equity shares to employees. This move, finalized on January 3, 2026, follows the exercise of vested options under the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2019 scheme. The allotment signifies a continued commitment to talent retention as the company navigates […]

Work Model

Wipro Enforces 6-Hour Office Rule, New Hybrid Policy From 2026

Wipro has begun the new year by tightening the implementation of its hybrid work model, introducing clearer and stricter rules around office attendance. Effective January 1, the IT services major has made it mandatory for employees to spend a minimum of six hours in the office on each designated work-from-office day. The revised policy applies […]