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Updated on: Feb 2026

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Amazon Opens Its Second Largest Office in Asia in Bengaluru

Feb 24, 2026

Meta PMs Rebrand as AI Builders as Zuckerberg Flattens Org Hierarchy

In a quiet but profound shift within the halls of Meta, a new identity is emerging among the ranks o...

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Feb 23, 2026

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ICICI Prudential and Apollo Partner to Launch Indias First Health Pension

ICICI Prudential Pension Fund has launched ICICI PF NPS Swasthya Equity Plus, Indias ...

Industry

Feb 21, 2026

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TCS and Cisco Open Hyderabad Hub to Pioneer Self-Healing IT Systems

Tata Consultancy Services TCS and Cisco have officially announced the launch of a new Center of Ex...

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Feb 21, 2026

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RSPL Group Sets New Standards with Women-Led Workforce in Uttar Pradesh

RSPL Group has successfully transformed its Ghadi Soaps and Detergent facility in Chaubepur, Uttar Pradesh, into a powerhouse of women-led production. As of February 2026, the plant has become a benchmark for gender inclusion, moving hundreds of women from the unorganized sector into formal employment. Breaking Barriers in Manufacturing Under the leadership of Kushalta Gyanchandani, […]

Feb 20, 2026

Compensation

Accenture Makes AI Tool Usage Mandatory for Employee Promotions

Accenture has announced a new global policy that ties employee career progression directly to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Starting in 2024 and expanding into 2025, the firm is making “AI fluency” and the active usage of internal AI tools a mandatory criterion for promotion eligibility across its workforce of over 740,000 employees. This move […]

Feb 20, 2026

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Festo New Bengaluru GCC to House 600 Automation Experts

Festo, a global leader in automation and technical education, has officially inaugurated its new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to serve as a strategic hub for the company’s global operations, with the capacity to accommodate over 600 employees. The expansion underscores Festo’s commitment to leveraging India’s vast engineering […]

Feb 19, 2026

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TCS to Build World’s Largest AI-Focused Data Centre

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced plans to spearhead the development of the world’s largest AI-focused data centre. This ambitious project, revealed during the company’s recent strategic roadmap for 2026, aims to provide the massive computational power required to fuel the next generation of generative AI and sovereign AI models specifically tailored for the Indian […]

Feb 18, 2026

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KPMG Partner Fined $7,000 for Using AI to Pass a Test on AI Ethics

In a striking case of corporate irony, a senior partner at KPMG Australia has been slapped with a A$10,000 (approximately $7,000) fine for using artificial intelligence to cheat on a mandatory internal training test—about artificial intelligence. The Breach of Ethics by KPMG Senior Partner The incident occurred during a July 2025 assessment designed to ensure leadership competency in emerging […]

Feb 18, 2026

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Sanofi Hyderabad Expansion: Global Healthcare Giant to Create 4,500+ Jobs

Global healthcare leader Sanofi has announced a major expansion of its Global Capacity Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey as a premier destination for pharmaceutical innovation. The French multinational plans to scale its workforce in the city to over 4,500 employees over the next two years. This growth will reinforce […]

Feb 17, 2026

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PM Modi Urges Investment in Data Centres to Drive Economic Growth and Skills

PM Modi has highlighted the data centre sector as a critical pillar for India’s economic future, describing it as a “massive job creator.” Speaking at recent industry forums, the Prime Minister emphasized that as India transitions into a fully digital economy, the infrastructure required to store and process data will generate hundreds of thousands of […]

Feb 17, 2026

Hiring

GCCs to Hire Up to 1.4 Lakh Professionals This Year

India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are poised for an explosive year of growth, with industry projections indicating the addition of 1.2 to 1.4 lakh new professionals to their payrolls in 2026. This surge marks a significant shift as multinational corporations increasingly move beyond back-office functions to establish high-value “centers of excellence” in Indian tech hubs. […]

Feb 16, 2026

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Why 72% of JSW Employees Backed a Benefits Suspension

In a significant move to stabilize the company’s financial health, employees at JSW Steel have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a temporary agreement to suspend certain non-core benefits. The staff vote, concluded this week, marks a pivotal moment for the Indian steel major as it navigates a challenging global economic environment and fluctuating commodity prices. […]

Feb 16, 2026

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Tech Layoffs 2026: 30,000 Jobs Cut by Amazon, Salesforce, and 25 Others

The global technology sector has faced a turbulent start to 2026, with nearly 30,000 employee layoffs in the first 40 days of the year. Data from industry trackers like Layoffs.fyi reveals that at least 27 major companies, led by giants like Amazon and Salesforce, have implemented deep workforce cuts as they pivot toward AI-centric operations and […]

Feb 16, 2026

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Cognizant Warns of Anti-Outsourcing Laws and Data Misuse

In its latest annual report for 2025, released in February 2026, IT services giant Cognizant has for the first time extensively flagged significant reputational and operational risks stemming from its heavy reliance on offshore outsourcing. The New Jersey-headquartered firm, which maintains the vast majority of its workforce in India, warned that shifting political sentiments and […]

Feb 14, 2026

Compensation

Infosys Announces 85% Average Variable Pay as Q3 Performance Beats Expectations

In a significant move to bolster employee morale, IT major Infosys has announced an average performance bonus of 85% for the December-ended quarter (Q3 FY26). This payout marks the highest variable pay the company has distributed in several quarters, reflecting a period of robust deal wins and steady revenue growth despite a volatile global tech environment. […]

Feb 14, 2026