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Updated on: Jan 2026

Employment

IT Hiring Holds Up in FY Despite TCS Job Cuts and Global Uncertainty

Jan 25, 2026

Infosys Requests WFH Power Bills to Meet Net-Zero Goals

Indian IT giant Infosys has requested its remote-working employees to voluntarily share their home e...

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Jan 23, 2026

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Assam CM Unveils AI-Ready Workforce Strategy

Marking a historic milestone, Assam made its debut at the th World Economic Forum WEF in Davos, ...

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Jan 22, 2026

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French cosmetics giant LOral has announced a massive investment of , crore million to ...

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Jan 22, 2026

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Maruti Suzuki to Create 12,000 Jobs in Gujarat

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has formalized a massive expansion plan in Gujarat, committing an investment of ₹35,000 crore to establish a new greenfield manufacturing facility. Officials finalized the announcement during an investment letter handover ceremony in Gandhinagar. This event sent the automaker’s shares climbing nearly 2% on Monday as investors cheered the long-term growth roadmap. A […]

Jan 20, 2026

Employment

Goldman Sachs Outlines the High Cost of AI Efficiency

Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning regarding the global labor market, estimating that Artificial Intelligence could eventually automate up to 25% of all work hours across the global economy. In a comprehensive research report, the investment bank’s analysts detailed a transformative shift in the nature of employment, projecting that the AI transition will lead […]

Jan 19, 2026

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Nano GCCs Pivot to Long-Term Talent Roadmaps

A stark divergence has emerged in India’s Global Capability Center (GCC) ecosystem, where the “Nano GCCs” model is redefining the relationship between corporate structure and employee loyalty. New industry data reveals that while mass-scale centers struggle with market volatility, Nano GCCs—compact hubs of 20 to 150 specialists—are achieving retention rates as high as 88% by utilizing clearly […]

Jan 19, 2026

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Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years

In a move that marks the end of a long-standing corporate era, Microsoft has announced the permanent closure of its internal employee libraries. The decision to shutter the Microsoft Library—a fixture of the company’s culture since the 1980s—signals a definitive shift toward digital-first resources and the aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning. The […]

Jan 19, 2026

Hiring

Wipro Trims FY26 Graduate Intake by 30% Following Low Q3

IT major Wipro has significantly scaled back its fresher recruitment plans for the current fiscal year. Following its third-quarter earnings announcement on January 16, 2026, the company revised its graduate hiring target to 7,500–8,000, a sharp decrease from the initial guidance of 10,000–12,000. The Q3 Impact and Muted Intake The revision comes on the heels of […]

Jan 19, 2026

Hiring

TCS Headcount Contraction Drags Indian IT Net Hiring

India’s top-tier IT sector has hit a historic low in workforce expansion, as the combined net hiring for the “Big 5” firms—TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra—stagnated at a staggering 17 employees for the first nine months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This near-zero growth marks a dramatic shift from the hyper-hiring era and reflects a […]

Jan 17, 2026

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Wipro Q3 FY26: 12,000 Freshers in FY26; Attrition Falls to 14.2%

Wipro Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26) on January 16, 2026. While the company achieved its best operating margin in years, its net profit faced a sharp decline due to the one-time impact of India’s new Labor Codes. Wipro Q3 FY26: Financial Results: A Tale of […]

Jan 16, 2026

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Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3

India’s top IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech—have reported a massive combined financial hit exceeding ₹4,370 crore in the third quarter of FY26. This significant expenditure, booked as a one-time exceptional charge, stems from the nationwide implementation of India’s new labor codes in November 2025. TCS, HCLTech, Infosys Impacted: The ₹4,373 Crore Breakdown The […]

Jan 16, 2026

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Niva Bupa Launches Dedicated ‘Pink Leave’ Initiative

Niva Bupa Health Insurance, a leading standalone health insurer in India, has announced the launch of ‘Pink Leave,’ a pioneering workplace policy designed to provide dedicated support for its female employees. This initiative marks a major shift in the insurance sector’s approach to gender-inclusive health support. A New Standard for Women’s Wellness The ‘Pink Leave’ policy allows […]

Jan 16, 2026

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Infosys Q3 FY26: 5,000 Jobs Added; 20,000 Freshers Targeted

Infosys, India’s digital services and consulting pioneer, announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY2026 on January 15, 2026. The report highlights a robust demand environment fueled by Generative AI and cloud transformations, though bottom-line figures reflect the impact of higher operational costs and shifting regulatory environments. Financial Results: Revenue Growth Amid Margin […]

Jan 15, 2026

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McKinsey Workforce: 40,000 Humans, 25,000 AI Agents

McKinsey & Company Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels has disclosed that the firm’s “workforce” now includes 25,000 AI agents alongside 40,000 human employees. Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2026, Bob described a future where the traditional 1:1 ratio between humans and digital assistants is becoming the new organizational standard. The “25-Squared” […]

Jan 15, 2026

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Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes

Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective November 21, 2025, forces a massive recalculation of employee benefits. Major players, particularly in the IT services sector, have reported a sharp rise in gratuity provisions in their October–December (Q3) financial results, […]

Jan 13, 2026