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Updated on: Dec 2020

Survey & Report

Deloitte expects Indian economy to grow at in -

Dec 24, 2020

General Motors shuts down today its Talegaon, India plant

General Motors shuts down today its Talegaon, India plant General Motors GM, which was one of the ...

Jobs

Dec 24, 2020

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Whatfix appoints Romita Mukherjee as Global Sr. Director- HR

Whatfix appoints Romita Mukherjee as Global Senior Director- HR Whatfix, anbspDigitalnbspAdoptio...

CHRO Move

Dec 24, 2020

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Bajaj Auto to set up a new plant in Chakan, Maharashtra

Bajaj Auto to set up a new manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra Two-wheeler and three-wheeler ...

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Dec 23, 2020

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World Bank signs $500 mn project to develop Highways in India

World Bank signs $500 Million Project to develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India The Government of India and the World Bank today signed a $500 million project to build safe and green national highway corridors in the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The project will also enhance the […]

Dec 23, 2020

Partnership

Infosys announces a strategic partnership with Daimler

Daimler and Infosys Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Hybrid Cloud-powered Innovation & IT Infrastructure Transformation in the Automotive Sector Daimler AG and Infosys have announced a long-term strategic partnership for a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. After the receipt of all regulatory approvals, Daimler AG will transform its IT operating model and infrastructure landscape across workplace services, service desk, […]

Dec 23, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Wipro to take over IT units of METRO AG with 1,300 employees

Wipro to take over IT units of METRO AG with 1,300 employees Wipro Limited has announced a significant strategic digital and IT partnership deal with METRO AG, the leading global wholesale company that is redefining the foodservice distribution industry. As a part of this transaction, Wipro will take over the IT units of METRO AG […]

Dec 23, 2020

Labour Law

New Labour Codes: Top 5 Changes to Impact Employers and Employees

New Labour Codes: Top 5 Changes to Impact Employers and Employees Giving a definite roadmap, the union government said it will implement all the four labour codes by April 2021. The codes on wages, industrial relations, social security and occupational safety, health and working conditions have been introduced with the promise of making India’s labour laws modern […]

Dec 23, 2020

Jobs

Maharashtra Govt signs agreements with 25 companies to create over 2.5 lakh jobs

Maharashtra Govt signs agreements with 25 companies to create over 2.5 lakh jobs The Maharashtra Government on Tuesday signed memorandum of understandings (MoUs) worth Rs 61,000 crore with 25 Indian companies in more than 15 sectors under its ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’ initiative. MoUs signed are expected to create 2.53 lakh jobs across the Maharashtra state. “The […]

Dec 23, 2020

Jobs

HFL to set up a new manufacturing plant in North India

Hindustan Foods to set up a new manufacturing plant in North India Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL) has announced that it will be undertaking a capital expenditure worth Rs 125 crore in the Northern region of India through its wholly-owned subsidiary, HFL Consumer Products Private Limited. The wholly-owned subsidiary will be setting up a food & […]

Dec 22, 2020

EPFO

FICCI suggestions on EPFO & ESIC will put more money in your hand

FICCI suggestions on EPFO & ESIC will put more money in your hand Preparations for Union Budget 2021-22 (April-March) are in full swing and there are expectations from the government from various quarters and that includes the common man. Industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has prepared a list of […]

Dec 22, 2020

Jobs

Skill Ministry undertakes RPL for workers under Department of Panchayati Raj

Skill Ministry undertakes RPL for workers under Department of Panchayati Raj The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is conducting a Recognition of Prior Learning programme for workers with the Department of Panchayati Raj in Chandauli and Varanasi to promote decentralisation and local governance for better planning and implementation of skill development initiatives. The programme, implemented under SANKALP Programme of MSDE, […]

Dec 22, 2020

Jobs

Wipro extends work from home till April 2021

Wipro extends work from home till April 2021 The Bengaluru-based IT services provider, Wipro limited has further extended work-from-home (WFH) for its employees till April 4 next year, keeping in view employees’ safety. Currently, over 98% of Wipro employees are working from home as of now. The company said, “We do see merit in people […]

Dec 22, 2020

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant acquires Inawisdom, ninth acquisition in 2020

Cognizant Acquires Inawisdom, an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Services Expert Cognizant today announced it has acquired Inawisdom, a UK-based, privately-held consultancy specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to help businesses make better, faster decisions that improve business outcomes. Inawisdom focuses on delivering cloud-native, full-stack solutions leveraging proven consulting methodologies and an analytics […]

Dec 22, 2020

CHRO Move

Nykaa appoints a new Chief Human Resources Officer

Nykaa appoints a new Chief Human Resources Officer Nykaa appoints Surender Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, he will further the company values and promote its growth culture. Surender has more than 19 years of a long stint at Vodafone, and over two decades of experience in human resources, spanning a […]

Dec 21, 2020

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TCS wins the Top Women Award for Corporate Citizenship

TCS wins the Top Women Award for Corporate Citizenship in South Africa Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has won the Top Women Award for Corporate Citizenship, recognizing its role in advancing women to the forefront of the South African economy. Hosted by Standard Bank, the award celebrates […]

Dec 21, 2020