Hiring: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2025
Swiggy Expands Workforce by 2,000 in FY25
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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 […]

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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 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 […]

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HDFC Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank Scale Back Hiring in FY25
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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 […]

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Mid-Sized GCCs Lead Hiring Surge in First Half of 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, […]

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Infosys Leads in Wage Hikes, TCS Prioritizes Retention
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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. […]

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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025
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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025

LinkedIn has reported a dramatic 45% surge with AI in job applications over the past year, with the platform now processing 11,000 applications per minute. This spike is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, resume bots, and automated job application agents, which have reshaped how candidates engage with the […]

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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo
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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting pressure over its decision to indefinitely delay the onboarding of approximately 600 experienced lateral hires. The issue, which has triggered widespread anxiety among affected professionals, has now reached the Ministry of Labour and Employment through a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information […]

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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards
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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards

LTIMindtree, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has resumed its fresher hiring program with plans to onboard approximately 5,000 graduates during the fiscal year 2025–26. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s talent acquisition strategy, especially amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and cautious hiring trends across the IT sector. The initiative reflects LTIMindtree’s […]

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Attrition at Wipro Stable at 15% Over Four Quarters
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Attrition at Wipro Stable at 15% Over Four Quarters

Wipro Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Saurabh Govil has confirmed that the company’s attrition rate has remained steady at approximately 15% over the past three to four quarters. Speaking during the Q1 FY26 earnings call, Saurabh emphasized that the IT major is “comfortable” with this level of attrition, citing adequate bench strength and no significant […]

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HCLTech Intensifies Focus on Specialised Talent Hiring
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HCLTech Intensifies Focus on Specialised Talent Hiring

HCLTech, India’s third-largest IT services company, has sharpened its recruitment strategy for FY26 by prioritising specialised talent across high-demand domains such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise technology. The company is offering significantly higher compensation packages—up to four times more than standard fresher salaries—for candidates who meet its premium skill criteria. This […]

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Wipro Announced Elite Hiring 2025 for Freshers: Apply by July 31
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Wipro Announced Elite Hiring 2025 for Freshers: Apply by July 31

Wipro Elite Exclusive Hiring 2025 is a national-level fresher recruitment initiative designed to attract and engage the most promising engineering talent across India. This drive aims to create equal employment opportunities for deserving candidates by offering them a platform to kickstart their careers with one of India’s leading IT companies. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, […]

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Deloitte Report 2025: Skill-First Strategy Surges in Campus Hiring
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Deloitte Report 2025: Skill-First Strategy Surges in Campus Hiring

Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends Report 2025 signals a strong rebound in campus hiring, with companies increasing their hiring budgets by 15% and offering an average 3.91% salary hike to future-ready graduates. The report, based on data from over 500 campuses and 200+ organizations, highlights a strategic pivot toward skill-first hiring, AI-enhanced screening, and long-term […]

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