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Updated on: Apr 2026
Microsoft Hiring Freeze: Key Azure and Sales Units Hit as AI Costs Surge
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Microsoft Hiring Freeze: Key Azure and Sales Units Hit as AI Costs Surge

Microsoft has reportedly instructed managers across its major revenue-generating divisions, including Azure Cloud and North American Sales, to suspend new hiring. The directive, which surfaced in late March 2026, aims to protect profit margins and rein in costs as the company approaches the end of its fiscal year in June. Managers have been told to halt recruitment for […]

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Fintech Giant Revolut is Hiring 1,600 More Professionals in India
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Fintech Giant Revolut is Hiring 1,600 More Professionals in India

European fintech powerhouse Revolut has announced a massive expansion of its Indian operations, revealing plans to base approximately 40% of its global workforce in the country by the end of 2026. On March 26, 2026, the company confirmed it will add 1,600 new roles to its India-based Global Capability Centre (GCC), bringing its total domestic headcount to […]

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InvoiceCloud Accelerates Global Innovation with 150 New Hires at Hyderabad Hub
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InvoiceCloud Accelerates Global Innovation with 150 New Hires at Hyderabad Hub

In a move that solidifies India’s position as a critical node in the global fintech landscape, digital billing and payment provider InvoiceCloud announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, plans to hire 150 technology and product professionals. The recruitment drive targets the company’s Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, with all positions expected to be filled by the […]

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ISRO Opens Applications for URSC Recruitment 2026, Apply by April 12
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ISRO Opens Applications for URSC Recruitment 2026, Apply by April 12

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), has released its 2026 recruitment notice (URSC:01:2026). It is inviting applications for posts such as Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’, and Medical Officer ‘SC’. The aim is to bring in skilled people to support India’s satellite programs and related work. URSC, located […]

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Forget AI Layoffs; Reddit is Going “Heavy” on Hiring New College Graduates
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Forget AI Layoffs; Reddit is Going “Heavy” on Hiring New College Graduates

While much of the tech industry remains gripped by fears that artificial intelligence will eliminate entry-level roles, Reddit is moving in the opposite direction. CEO Steve Huffman recently announced that the social media platform plans to “go heavy” on hiring new college graduates, branding them as a uniquely valuable “AI-native” workforce. The “AI-Native” Advantage Speaking […]

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HCLTech Announces Fresher Hiring for Engineering, MBA, and Non-Tech Graduates
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HCLTech Announces Fresher Hiring for Engineering, MBA, and Non-Tech Graduates

HCLTech has started a hiring drive for fresh graduates from different study backgrounds. The company is offering entry-level roles that focus on skill building, leadership, and long-term career growth across engineering, management, non-tech, and specialized fields. Graduate Engineer Trainee (Engineering Graduates) HCLTech is hiring candidates with B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech degrees for the Graduate Engineer Trainee […]

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Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent
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Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent

In a significant shift in the Indian IT recruitment landscape, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially launched a major lateral hiring drive. This move comes just months after rival Infosys initiated an aggressive “head-hunting” campaign for specialist programmers, signaling a renewed battle for experienced tech talent as the industry pivots toward an AI-led future. TCS […]

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OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Workforce to 8,000 by End of 2026
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OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Workforce to 8,000 by End of 2026

In a move that defies the broader tech industry’s trend of “AI-powered layoffs,” OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a massive hiring surge. According to reports surfaced on March 21, 2026, the artificial intelligence pioneer plans to grow its headcount from approximately 4,500 to 8,000 by the end of 2026. This aggressive expansion signals a “code […]

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Better Times for IT Jobs? Accenture Signals Recovery with 7,000 New Hires in 2026
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Better Times for IT Jobs? Accenture Signals Recovery with 7,000 New Hires in 2026

Accenture has reported a notable uptick in its global workforce during the second quarter of fiscal 2026, signaling a potential recovery for the professional services and IT sectors. After nearly two years of cautious headcount management and industry-wide cooling, the firm added 2,741 employees sequentially, bringing its total global headcount to 786,432. Measured Return to […]

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Block Initiates Selective Rehiring Weeks After Massive 4,000-Person Layoff
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Block Initiates Selective Rehiring Weeks After Massive 4,000-Person Layoff

Block Inc. (formerly Square) has begun rehiring a select group of employees just weeks after executing one of the fintech sector’s most aggressive workforce reductions of 2026. The Jack Dorsey-led firm slashed approximately 4,000 roles in February, representing nearly 40% of its total headcount. It is now walking back several terminations, citing administrative oversights and […]

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Databricks to Train 5 Lakh Indians in AI Skills Through Bengaluru National Academy
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Databricks to Train 5 Lakh Indians in AI Skills Through Bengaluru National Academy

Databricks, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence, has significantly scaled its operations in India, driven by a three-year, $250 million (approximately ₹2,100 crore) investment commitment. As of March 2026, the company’s India workforce has reached nearly 1,000 employees, doubling its size within a year to meet the explosive enterprise demand for AI-driven transformation. Bengaluru as a […]

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75% of Indian Companies are Switching to Fixed-Term Hiring in 2026
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75% of Indian Companies are Switching to Fixed-Term Hiring in 2026

The implementation of India’s four new labour codes is driving a fundamental shift in how corporations are hiring their talent. According to a new report by Genius HRTech, nearly 75% of companies expect a significant rise in structured fixed-term employment (FTE) as they align their hiring strategies with the historic reforms that took effect in November 2025. The […]

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