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Boston Consulting Group elevates Nikesh Murjani MD and Partner

Boston Consulting Group BCG has elevated Nikesh Murjani as Managing Director and Partner. He was m...

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Gig Workers Strike Ignites Debate Over -Minute Delivery Models

A nationwide strike by app-based delivery partners on December , , has reignited a fierce deba...

Strike

Zomato CEO Rebutts Critics of -Minute Delivery

As thousands of gig workers across Indias metropolitan hubs staged a coordinated walkout on New Yea...

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HSBC India Elevates Vishal to SVP – Talent Acquisition Lead

HSBC India has announced the strategic appointment of Vishal Kumbla as Senior Vice President (SVP) – Talent Acquisition Lead for India, covering both Retail and Global Private Banking. In his new capacity, Vishal will be responsible for orchestrating the national hiring strategy, scaling the workforce to support these new locations, and fortifying the bank’s “campus-to-career” […]

Compensation

Samsung Rewards Staff with ₹1,300 Cr+ Bonus Pool

Samsung Electronics has officially announced a massive surge in annual performance bonuses for its workforce, providing the strongest evidence yet of a definitive turnaround in the global semiconductor and mobile markets. In an internal memo released on December 30, 2025, the tech giant revealed that employees in its core divisions will receive profit-sharing incentives of up […]

Goldman Sachs Elevates Saloni Kochhar as Managing Director

Goldman Sachs has elevated Saloni Kochhar to the role of Managing Director, where she will lead Digitization and Workflow Technology in India. Announcing the milestone on LinkedIn, she shared her excitement and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Managing Director at Goldman Sachs!” Saloni added that she looks forward […]

Wells Fargo elevates Pradeep Ravulakollu as Managing Director

Wells Fargo, a diversified, community-based financial services company, has elevated Pradeep Ravulakollu to Managing Director. Before elevation, he was most recently serving as Director – Technology and has been with Wells Fargo since 2023, where he has played a key role in strengthening technology platforms, driving digital transformation initiatives, and supporting large-scale enterprise programs. Extensive […]

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Elevates Athira Asokan as Partner

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has elevated Athira Asokan as Partner, marking a significant milestone in her distinguished consulting career. Prior to this elevation, Athira served as a Principal at BCG for over 2.5 years, having joined the firm in 2019 as a Consultant. Over the years, she has built a strong reputation for driving high-impact […]

Strike

How Zomato and Swiggy Broke the New Year’s Eve Strike

In a high-stakes standoff on the busiest night of the year, India’s food delivery and quick-commerce giants, including Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto, rolled out unprecedented financial incentives to counter a nationwide strike call. While gig worker unions—led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)—urged […]

Work Model

Amazon to Pause 5-Day Office Mandate for Staff Stranded in India

Amazon has authorized a temporary remote work arrangement for hundreds of employees currently stranded in India. The decision, revealed through an internal memo dated December 17, 2025, specifically addresses the mounting crisis caused by unprecedented US consular delays and enhanced vetting procedures for H-1B visa holders. While Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has enforced a rigid […]

Merger & Acquisition

JSW Paints Finalizes Historic Acquisition of AkzoNobel India

JSW Paints Limited has officially completed its acquisition of a controlling majority stake in AkzoNobel India Limited (ANIL). The deal, finalized on December 10, 2025, marks one of the largest transactions in the history of the Indian paint industry, effectively merging the “Magic of Dulux” with the aggressive “Thoughtfulness” of the JSW Group. Following the completion […]

EPFO

Tech Mahindra to Appeal Massive EPFO Penalty

In a significant escalation of a decade-long dispute, the Pune office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has directed Tech Mahindra Limited to remit a staggering ₹1,287.44 crore. The order, issued under Section 7A of the EPF Act, 1952, follows allegations of large-scale defaults in provident fund contributions, specifically concerning employees on overseas deputation. This […]

Partnership

Inside the Windfall for Groq Employees Joining Nvidia

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, Nvidia has finalized a landmark $20 billion deal with AI inference startup Groq. While technically structured as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement” and asset purchase to bypass antitrust hurdles, the transaction functions as a massive “acquihire.” For Groq’s workforce, the deal represents one of the most […]

Compensation

Ather Energy Rewards Workforce with New Equity Allotment

Ather Energy, India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and a prominent “unicorn” in the sustainable mobility sector, has officially approved the allotment of 429,212 equity shares to its employees. This move, part of the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), comes at a critical juncture as the company accelerates its preparations for a high-profile Initial Public Offering […]

Tata Technologies Appoints Uttam Gujrati as Chief Financial Officer

Tata Technologies Ltd has announced the appointment of Uttam Gujrati as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from today, 31 December 2025. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Savitha Balachandran, who stepped down from her role on 30 December 2025 to pursue opportunities outside the Tata Group. Savitha […]