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Updated on: Dec 2025

Industry

DGCA Fires Inspectors and Orders IndiGo to Cut of Flights

Dec 13, 2025

Brookfield Plans Asias Largest GCC in India, Creating , Jobs

Global alternative asset manager Brookfield has unveiled a significant investment plan, committing ...

Industry

Dec 13, 2025

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ArcelorMittal Elevates Tejal Jagad as Head- Pune HR, AMGBT

ArcelorMittal has elevated Tejal Jagad as Head- Human Resources for ArcelorMittal Global Business a...

Appointments

Dec 13, 2025

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IndoBevs Appoints Nupur Girdhar as SVP and Head- HR

IndoBevs, one of Indias fastest-growing alcoholic beverage companies, has appointed Nupur Girdhar a...

Appointments

Dec 13, 2025

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Layoffs

Porsche Plans to Cut Up to 25% of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift

Porsche AG, the iconic German sports car manufacturer, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly restructure its administrative and support functions, potentially resulting in a workforce reduction of up to 25% in certain indirect divisions. This strategic overhaul is a direct response to the massive financial requirements and operational shifts. These demands stem from the automotive […]

Dec 13, 2025

Partnership

Wipro and Microsoft Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced a three-year strategic partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration is designed to help enterprises transform into “Frontier Firms,” defined as early leaders in AI adoption that are focused on redefining work and unlocking new business value responsibly and at scale. Integrated AI Solutions by […]

Dec 13, 2025

Employment

RBI Invites Applications for Summer Internship; Deadline Dec 15

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) invites applications for its prestigious Summer Internship Programme, offering undergraduate and postgraduate students a chance to gain hands-on experience in central banking. The programme is aimed at students enrolled in postgraduate courses, integrated five-year programmes, and select professional bachelor’s degrees. Eligible academic streams include Economics, Finance, Management, Statistics, Commerce, […]

Dec 12, 2025

Partnership

Microsoft to Onboard 15,000+ Global Employers to NCS Platform

In a major initiative to bolster India’s workforce and global employment readiness, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) and Microsoft signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. The agreement, executed in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, focuses on the tripartite goals of expanding […]

Dec 12, 2025

Industry

Former Intel CEO Urges India to Reclaim Chip Expertise

Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO, strongly endorsed India’s ambitious plan to establish a robust domestic semiconductor manufacturing and design ecosystem. However, he simultaneously urged government and industry leaders to prioritize repatriating skilled Indian chip professionals working abroad. Pat, a veteran of the semiconductor industry and a key advocate for geographic diversification in the global supply […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Neha S. Elevated as EVP & Head – HR for Airtel Business

Airtel has elevated Neha S. to EVP & Head – HR, Airtel Business, a role that expands her leadership mandate across one of the company’s most critical people portfolios. Neha shared on LinkedIn that after an enriching 18-year journey in Airtel’s B2C business—where she partnered with inspiring leaders, shaped culture, and built high-performing teams—she is […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

NCC Appoints Bikram Nayak as Vice President– Human Resources

NCC Limited (Nagarjuna Construction Company), a major Indian infrastructure and construction firm, has appointed Bikram Keshori Nayak as Vice President – HR. In his new role, he will lead HR strategy formulation and ensure strong alignment with the organisation’s long-term goals. Extensive Experience and Achievements Prior to joining NCC Limited, Bikram Nayak served as CHRO for […]

Dec 12, 2025

Industry

India’s GCCs Emerge as Global Epicenter for Enterprise AI Talent

A new industry study confirms India’s ascent as the world’s largest and fastest-growing hub for enterprise AI talent, driven by the rapid transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). According to the AI Talent Trends in India’s GCCs – Report 2025 by ANSR and Wizmatic, Fortune 500 GCCs in the country now employ over 126,600 professionals in AI-aligned […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Crocs India ropes in Marks & Spencer’s Mukta Nakra as Head- HR

Mukta Nakra joins Crocs India, the Indian subsidiary of the global footwear brand Crocs, as Head – Human Resources. Prior to this, she served as Head- Human Resources and Sustainability at Marks & Spencer. In her new role, she will lead people and culture plans for the organization. Sharing her excitement on LinkedIn, she wrote […]

Dec 12, 2025

Industry

Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers

The Volkswagen Group is offering a voluntary early retirement scheme (VRS) to all 2,300 blue-collar workers across its two manufacturing facilities in India. The move is part of a broader, strategic restructuring aimed at optimizing manpower, reducing fixed costs, and strengthening the German automaker’s long-term viability in the highly competitive Indian market. Below-Capacity Operations Drive […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Suzlon Group Appoints Kamesh Chaganti as Head-HR, South India

Suzlon Group has appointed Kamesh Chaganti as Head – Human Resources for its South India business. In this role, Kamesh will oversee HR strategies across Suzlon’s South India units, covering talent growth, HR support for business teams, pay and benefits, team development, and employment law. He will also focus on building steady people practices that […]

Dec 12, 2025

Layoffs

Indeed and Glassdoor Lay Off 1,300 Employees

Indeed and Glassdoor, two of the world’s leading job search and employer review platforms, have announced a significant wave of job cuts, eliminating approximately 1,300 roles. This reduction, which represents about 6% of the workforce within the HR Technology segment of their Japanese parent company, Recruit Holdings, is explicitly tied to a major strategic pivot […]

Dec 12, 2025