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Updated on: Aug 2025

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IT Sector Hiring Trends for FY Firms Prioritize Freshers

Aug 18, 2025

Gujarat Clears Industrial Projects, , Jobs to Follow

Government of Gujarat has approved industrial investments worth ,. crore across major ente...

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Aug 14, 2025

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PSB Workforce Stagnates Despite Hiring . Lakh Employees

Indias Public Sector Banks PSB have recruited over . lakh employees between FY - and FY ...

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Aug 13, 2025

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PwC India to Create , New Jobs Over Five Years

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Aug 13, 2025

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SBI to Hire 5,583 Junior Associates for Customer Service in FY26

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for 5,583 Junior Associates (Customer Service & Support) for the financial year 2025–26, aimed at improving customer experience across its extensive branch network. The hiring initiative is part of SBI’s broader strategy to deepen service delivery and reinforce its frontline workforce amid evolving customer […]

Aug 7, 2025

Compensation

TCS Announces Salary Revisions and New Hiring Framework

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced wage hikes for approximately 80% of its workforce, primarily covering junior to mid-level employees. The pay revisions will take effect from September 1, 2025, and were communicated to staff via an internal email from Chief Human Resources Officer Milind Lakkad and CHRO Designate K […]

Aug 7, 2025

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Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments

Meta has officially begun piloting a new hiring model that allows candidates to use AI tools during coding interviews, marking a significant departure from traditional recruitment practices. The initiative, confirmed through internal memos and spokesperson statements, is currently being tested with a select pool of engineering candidates. Tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Meta’s own […]

Aug 6, 2025

Employment

Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks

Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]

Aug 4, 2025

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Poddar Plumbing to Generate 12,000 Jobs

Poddar Plumbing Systems Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of CPVC and PVC pipes, has announced a significant expansion in Karnataka with a total investment of ₹758 crore. The company plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in the Vemgal Industrial Area (Phase 2) in Kolar district, spread across 33 acres, and has proposed a second unit […]

Aug 2, 2025

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Capgemini India to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritizes AI Skills

Capgemini India has announced plans to hire between 40,000 and 45,000 employees in 2025, signaling a strong commitment to growth despite broader concerns about IT sector hiring. The move comes as the company experiences a surge in client demand for cost-effective and innovation-driven services, particularly from global markets shifting more work to India. The hiring […]

Aug 1, 2025

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Decathlon Targets $3 Billion in India Sourcing, 3 Lakh Jobs by 2030

Global sports retail giant Decathlon has announced an ambitious plan to triple its local sourcing from India to $3 billion by 2030, up from the current $480 million. Decathlon aims to reinforce its manufacturing presence in India as part of its wider strategic plan. This effort also includes generating over 3 lakh direct and indirect […]

Jul 31, 2025

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Swiggy Expands Workforce by 2,000 in FY25

Swiggy, India’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, added approximately 2,000 employees during fiscal year 2025, increasing its total workforce to 7,431 as of March 31, 2025. This marks a significant rise from the 5,406 employees reported at the end of FY24, and underscores the company’s aggressive expansion in the quick commerce segment, particularly through […]

Jul 31, 2025

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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. The announcement comes at a time when the broader IT industry is grappling with structural changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client demands. CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring target, stating that Infosys had […]

Jul 30, 2025

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HDFC Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank Scale Back Hiring in FY25

India’s leading commercial banks—HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Axis Bank—have significantly reduced their hiring activity in FY25. This reflects a cautious approach amid slower credit growth, limited branch expansion, and improved employee retention. According to annual disclosures and industry reports, the three banks collectively added fewer employees compared to previous years, marking […]

Jul 28, 2025

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Mid-Sized GCCs Lead Hiring Surge in First Half of 2025

India’s mid-sized Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as the fastest-growing segment in the country’s technology and business services landscape, outpacing their larger counterparts in hiring activity during the first half of 2025. According to data from staffing firm Quess Corp, mid-sized GCCs—defined as centres with 500 to 2,000 employees—registered a 10–12% increase in hiring, […]

Jul 28, 2025

Compensation

Infosys Leads in Wage Hikes, TCS Prioritizes Retention

India’s top IT services firms—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies—have released their Q1 FY26 results, offering insights into their hiring strategies, salary revisions, and business outlook. While Infosys posted relatively stronger numbers, the overall sentiment across the sector remains cautious due to global macroeconomic headwinds, delayed client spending, and evolving demand patterns. […]

Jul 26, 2025