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After a relatively subdued campus hiring season in 2025, fresher recruitment is showing signs of improvement in 2026. Colleges are reporting earlier recruitment activity, while IT services companies, start-ups, GCCs and core industries are expanding their presence on campuses. The improvement is particularly visible among large IT services companies, which had taken a more cautious […]
Large companies could become the biggest source of job losses in the coming years as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation make it easier to reduce tasks and roles, according to Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Speaking at the NCAER India Policy Forum 2026, Nilekani said large, well-structured organisations could be more vulnerable to job displacement because […]
India’s Freshers Hiring outlook has improved for the second half of 2026, with 75% of employers planning to hire freshers between July and December. The figure is up from 73% in the first half of 2026, showing a modest improvement in entry-level recruitment. However, the rise does not mean hiring is increasing across all industries. […]
IBM has expanded its presence in India with two new centres focused on technology services, artificial intelligence, research and talent development. The company has opened an IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam and has also partnered with CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to set up the IBM Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence in Bengaluru. FutureNow […]
Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is emerging as a major digital infrastructure hub, with proposed data centre projects expected to create around 51,840 jobs, according to a research report cited by the Andhra Pradesh government. The report by Square Yards estimates that the proposed 1,080 MW data centre capacity in Vizag could generate 3,240 direct […]
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the establishment of U-Hub, a dedicated deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship platform with centres in Lucknow and Noida. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together startups, researchers, industry, investors and academic institutions to accelerate the development of advanced technologies. Approximately ₹387.5 crore will be invested […]
JSW Group and Volkswagen Group are in advanced discussions to establish a standalone joint venture (JV) in India, a move that could strengthen the German automaker’s long-term presence in the country while supporting future manufacturing investments and employment opportunities. According to media reports, the proposed venture would operate through a newly created entity, separate from […]
Karnataka has secured fresh investment commitments worth around ₹300 crore from pharmaceutical company Cipla and plant-based protein manufacturer Rocket India. The announcements were made during the Karnataka government’s investment outreach programme in Mumbai, where state officials met several leading companies to explore new investment opportunities across sectors. According to the state government, Cipla will invest […]
Microsoft is retiring its internal employee feedback platform, Perspectives, as part of a broader effort to simplify its performance management process and encourage more continuous workplace conversations. The tool, introduced in 2018, enabled employees to request structured feedback from colleagues and share those insights with managers during performance reviews. The company informed employees about the […]
In a landmark Flipkart ESOP case, the ITAT ruled that a ₹2.33 crore employee payout is taxable as capital gains, not salary. The Bengaluru Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that a ₹2.33 crore payout received by a Flipkart employee from the buyback of vested but unexercised ESOPs should be taxed […]
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, is considering outsourcing up to 1,000 corporate roles to India as part of a wider business transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, according to media reports. The outsourcing plan is reportedly being discussed with global consulting firm Accenture under an internal transformation programme called Project iQ. If implemented, the initiative could […]
India’s white-collar job market continued to grow in July 2026, with overall hiring increasing 5% year-on-year, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. While the pace of hiring was slightly lower than the 6% growth recorded in June, demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) professionals remained strong, registering a 33% year-on-year increase. […]
