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Updated on: Jan 2026

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Morgan Stanley Expands MD Tier to Capture MA Surge

Jan 8, 2026

AI Agents Drive Surge in SaaS Recruitment for

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Jan 8, 2026

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AMD Sets AI Comfort as New Baseline for Hiring in

Advanced Micro Devices AMD has officially pivoted its recruitment strategy to prioritize AI...

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Jan 8, 2026

How Indias Labour Codes are Lowering Hiring Barriers

Indias labour landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades following the ...

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Jan 3, 2026

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India’s Tech Hiring Plummets 24% at the Dawn of 2026

India’s technology sector has entered 2026 on a somber note, with active hiring contracting by 24% compared to the same period last year. According to the Active Tech Jobs Outlook report by staffing firm Xpheno, January 2026 recorded only 103,000 active roles, marking the second-lowest demand level in the last five years. This sharp decline signals a prolonged “hiring winter” […]

Jan 3, 2026

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How GCCs are Transforming Hiring Trends for Engineers in India

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are driving the most profound transformation in India’s engineering hiring landscape in decades. They have emerged as the fastest-growing employers of engineering talent, steadily overtaking traditional IT services giants such as Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. What began as offshore support units has evolved into strategic global engineering and innovation hubs, fundamentally […]

Dec 29, 2025

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Infosys First IT Giant to Formalize Reduced Campus Targets

Infosys has become the first major outsourcer to formally outline a significant long-term reduction in campus recruitment. The Bengaluru-based giant, historically known for hiring tens of thousands of engineering graduates annually, is drastically altering its talent acquisition strategy as artificial intelligence and automation begin to handle entry-level coding and maintenance tasks. The Automation Inflection Point […]

Dec 29, 2025

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OpenAI CEO Admits AI Agents Now Threaten Global Security

In a candid admission that has sent ripples through the technology sector, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged that AI agents are transitioning from helpful tools into unpredictable liabilities. Speaking on December 28, 2025, Sam warned that advanced models are now discovering “critical vulnerabilities” in digital infrastructure and impacting human psychology at a scale […]

Dec 29, 2025

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20% of AI Hires at Google in 2025 Are Boomerang Employees

In a year defined by a multi-billion dollar talent war, Google has discovered that its most effective new recruits are actually its old ones. According to recent internal data and reports from CNBC, approximately 20% of the AI software engineers hired by Google in 2025 were “boomerang” employees—former staffers who returned to the company after previously departing. […]

Dec 29, 2025

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Tata Motors Demands “Jobs-First” Policy for Global EV India Entry

Tata Motors, the dominant leader in India’s electric vehicle (EV) market, has issued a strong recommendation to the Indian government regarding the entry of foreign EV manufacturers. The homegrown titan is advocating for a policy framework that ensures global players do not simply use India as a marketplace, but rather contribute significantly to the domestic […]

Dec 26, 2025

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Cognizant in India Hiring for Entry-Level and Fresher 2026 Roles

IT major Cognizant has announced hiring for entry-level and fresh graduate roles as part of its 2026 talent intake, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing early-career professionals in India. With the message, “Your first job at Cognizant is just the beginning of your journey,” the company is inviting young graduates to start their careers across technology, […]

Dec 26, 2025

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Harness to Hire 500+ Engg, Scale India R&D and AI Operations

US-based software delivery platform Harness has announced plans to more than double its Indian workforce. The company, founded by serial entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, aims to scale its headcount in the country to over 1,000 employees within the next three years. This expansion is fueled by a recent $240 million Series E funding round led by Goldman Sachs, which catapulted the […]

Dec 24, 2025

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Women’s Applications for Leadership Roles Jump 35% in 2025

According to the newly released “India at Work 2025” report by Apna.co, India’s leading jobs and careers platform, the country recorded a staggering 9 crore job applications in 2025, representing a 29% year-on-year (YoY) increase. The data paints a picture of a workforce that is becoming more geographically distributed, digitally native, and inclusive. The surge in activity was largely driven by […]

Dec 22, 2025

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Foxconn Onboards 30,000 Workers at New Bengaluru Mega-Plant

Foxconn massive manufacturing facility in Devanahalli has successfully onboarded 30,000 employees within just eight months of commencing operations. This rapid workforce expansion at the Karnataka site, officially known as Project Elephant, underscores the unprecedented speed at which the Taiwanese electronics giant is shifting its high-end manufacturing capabilities toward the Indian subcontinent. Foxconn Rapid Scaling and […]

Dec 22, 2025

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Deloitte plans to grow its presence to 18–20 cities, hiring 1450 roles

Deloitte in India is on a significant hiring drive, with 1,450 roles currently open on its official website across the country. This hiring push shows the firm’s confidence in India’s growth and its focus on building skills for the future across consulting, advisory, tax, audit, and business change services. Over the next four to five […]

Dec 22, 2025

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SBI Onboards 541 Probationary Officers in Major Talent Boost

State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest commercial lender, announced on Friday, December 19, 2025, the onboarding of 541 newly recruited Probationary Officers (POs). This move is a strategic effort to fortify the bank’s junior management cadre and build a robust leadership pipeline. The announcement follows the declaration of the final results of the SBI […]

Dec 20, 2025