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Updated on: Feb 2026

Hiring

Wipro Moves to Clear Hiring Backlog with New Full-Time Offers

Feb 7, 2026

Vanderlande Opens Innovation Centre in Pune to Drive Global RD

Vanderlande, a global leader in future-proof logistic process automation, has officially inaugurated...

Industry

Feb 5, 2026

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OpenAI is Losing Top Talent to AI Rivals After Senior Leaders Exit

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse led by Sam Altman, is undergoing a profound structura...

Industry

Feb 4, 2026

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Wipro and Marico Leaders Laud AI-Driven Vision for Viksit Bharat

Corporate leaders from Wipro, Marico, upGrad, and Mindbowser noted that the budget effectively pivot...

Industry

Feb 3, 2026

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High Court Orders Wipro to Pay 6.3 Lakh Plus Interest to Ex-Staffer

Karnataka High Court has ordered Wipro Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. to pay a long-pending ex-gratia amount to a former regional manager. Presiding over the case, Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum dismissed Wipro’s appeal, imposing an additional penalty of ₹50,000 on the company for “abusing the process of law” and subjecting the employee to years of vexatious litigation. The Dispute: A Promise Unmet The […]

Feb 3, 2026

Industry

ArcelorMittal Plans to Move 5,600 European Support Jobs to India

Global steel titan ArcelorMittal is evaluating a massive restructuring plan that could see thousands of support-function roles shifted from Europe to India. The move is part of an aggressive efficiency drive, according to the company’s European Works Council. This initiative aims to standardize fragmented operations and slash non-production costs. Massive Workforce Impact on ArcelorMittal Jean-Luc […]

Feb 3, 2026

Industry

KPMG Global Services Inaugurates New Office in Kolkata

Strengthening its commitment to the “City of Joy,” the KPMG Global Services Delivery Platform (KGSDP) has officially inaugurated its new, specialized Tax office in Kolkata. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the firm, which has seen its local workforce grow from a small team of 50 to over 200 highly skilled professionals in just […]

Jan 31, 2026

Industry

IBM Commits ₹180 Crore to New Gurugram Facility

IBM has secured a massive office space in Gurugram through a long-term lease agreement valued at approximately ₹180 crore. The 10-year deal underscores the enduring appeal of the National Capital Region (NCR) as a primary hub for multinational corporations looking to expand their digital and engineering footprints in South Asia. IBM Strategic Expansion in Cyber […]

Jan 31, 2026

Hiring

Akasa Air to Induct New Planes and Hundreds of Pilots

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing budget carrier, has officially resumed pilot recruitment after an 18-month hiatus. Speaking at the Wings India 2026 event at Begumpet Airport, CEO Vinay Dube confirmed that the airline is aggressively expanding its flight crew to match a revitalized aircraft delivery schedule from Boeing. Akasa Air Ending the 18-Month Hiring Freeze The […]

Jan 29, 2026

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Applied Materials Unveils New Talent Hub in Bengaluru

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions, has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru. This move is designed to bolster the semiconductor ecosystem in India by focusing on talent development and engineering innovation. The new center underscores the company’s commitment to supporting India’s rapidly growing electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector. […]

Jan 28, 2026

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Diageo Introduces Inclusive Fertility Support for All Staff

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, has announced a groundbreaking global “Fertility Support Leave” policy, positioning itself as a pioneer in progressive workplace benefits. The initiative is designed to support employees undergoing fertility treatments, reflecting the company’s commitment to an inclusive culture that acknowledges the diverse reproductive journeys of its workforce. Diageo Expanding the […]

Jan 28, 2026

Compensation

Tech Mahindra to Bill Separately for Digital Workforces

Tech Mahindra is pioneering a fundamental shift in the IT services industry by moving toward a “dual-pricing” model that distinguishes between human effort and digital labor. CEO Mohit Joshi announced that the company aims to decouple its revenue from traditional headcount-based billing, reflecting the transformative impact of Generative AI on software development and maintenance. Tech […]

Jan 27, 2026

Industry

GCCs Drive 40% Salary Hike in 2026 Campus Placements

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as the dominant force in India’s 2025-2026 campus placement season, significantly outperforming traditional IT mass recruiters. As legacy services firms maintain a cautious hiring stance, GCCs are aggressively scouting for top-tier talent, offering salary packages that are 30% to 40% higher than the industry average for freshers. The New […]

Jan 27, 2026

Industry

Nvidia-Backed Synthesia Targets Recruitment Sector

Synthesia, the AI video communications unicorn backed by Nvidia, is pivoting its focus toward a new frontier: the enterprise recruitment and training sector. By leveraging high-fidelity, AI-generated talking avatars, the company aims to replace traditional, expensive video production and static text-based training modules with interactive, hyper-realistic digital humans. Synthesia’s latest push involves deploying avatars as […]

Jan 27, 2026

Industry

TCS Plans to Seek Consent Manager Permit Under India’s DPDP

According to ET report, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is preparing to apply for a consent manager permit under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules, according to people familiar with the matter. The move places India’s largest IT services firm among early players looking to build formal capabilities around data consent and privacy management. The […]

Jan 26, 2026

Employment

Cognizant Increases Hiring Reach in India, Targets Tier-2 Cities

Cognizant is growing its operations across India, covering both major tech hubs and tier-2 cities, to reach a larger and changing talent base. The move follows client needs and the company’s rising focus on artificial intelligence, senior leader Surya Gummadi said at the World Economic Forum 2026. Speaking to PTI in Davos, Cognizant’s President Americas, Surya […]

Jan 26, 2026