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Updated on: Aug 2025
Decathlon Targets $3 Billion in India Sourcing, 3 Lakh Jobs by 2030
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Decathlon Targets $3 Billion in India Sourcing, 3 Lakh Jobs by 2030

Global sports retail giant Decathlon has announced an ambitious plan to triple its local sourcing from India to $3 billion by 2030, up from the current $480 million. Decathlon aims to reinforce its manufacturing presence in India as part of its wider strategic plan. This effort also includes generating over 3 lakh direct and indirect […]

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Microsoft Study Identifies 40 Jobs Most Vulnerable to AI Chatbots
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Microsoft Study Identifies 40 Jobs Most Vulnerable to AI Chatbots

A recent study by Microsoft has identified 40 occupations that are most likely to be reshaped—or in some cases, replaced—by AI-powered chatbots such as Copilot and ChatGPT. Drawing insights from over 200,000 anonymized interactions with Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot in the United States, the research offers a granular view of how generative AI is already influencing […]

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MSDE Expands Future Skills Programs to Prepare Youth
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MSDE Expands Future Skills Programs to Prepare Youth

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has expanded its efforts under the Skill India Mission (SIM) to impart future skills such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, and other emerging technologies. Through a network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), and digital platforms, the ministry is delivering skill, […]

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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025
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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. The announcement comes at a time when the broader IT industry is grappling with structural changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client demands. CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring target, stating that Infosys had […]

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TCS Layoffs Prompt Surge in Job Searches Among Employees
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TCS Layoffs Prompt Surge in Job Searches Among Employees

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is witnessing a noticeable uptick in job-seeking activity among its employees following the company’s announcement to lay off 12,000 staffers—approximately 2% of its global workforce—in fiscal 2026. Executive search firms and recruitment agencies have confirmed a rise in queries and resume submissions from mid- and senior-level […]

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Mobile PLI Scheme Generates 1.3 Lakh Direct Jobs by June 2025
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Mobile PLI Scheme Generates 1.3 Lakh Direct Jobs by June 2025

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, primarily focused on mobile phone production, has created 1.3 lakh direct jobs in India as of June 2025. This was confirmed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. PLI Scheme: Investment and […]

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Draft Telecom Policy: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment and 10 Lakh Jobs
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Draft Telecom Policy: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment and 10 Lakh Jobs

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25), outlining an ambitious roadmap to transform India into a global telecom technology hub. The policy aims to attract ₹1 lakh crore in annual investments and generate 10 lakh new jobs in the sector by 2030, while doubling the telecom sector’s contribution to […]

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Government Reports Steady Rise in Employment Across Sectors
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Government Reports Steady Rise in Employment Across Sectors

Government of India, through a press release dated 24 July 2025, has reported a significant increase in employment generation across multiple sectors, driven by targeted schemes, infrastructure investments, and formalization efforts. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the administration’s continued focus on improving employability and expanding job opportunities, particularly in […]

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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025
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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025

LinkedIn has reported a dramatic 45% surge with AI in job applications over the past year, with the platform now processing 11,000 applications per minute. This spike is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, resume bots, and automated job application agents, which have reshaped how candidates engage with the […]

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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo
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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting pressure over its decision to indefinitely delay the onboarding of approximately 600 experienced lateral hires. The issue, which has triggered widespread anxiety among affected professionals, has now reached the Ministry of Labour and Employment through a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information […]

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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards
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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards

LTIMindtree, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has resumed its fresher hiring program with plans to onboard approximately 5,000 graduates during the fiscal year 2025–26. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s talent acquisition strategy, especially amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and cautious hiring trends across the IT sector. The initiative reflects LTIMindtree’s […]

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Skill India Assistant Launched to Expand Access to Skilling
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Skill India Assistant Launched to Expand Access to Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skill India Assistant (SIA)—an AI-powered chatbot developed in collaboration with Meta and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative marks a significant step in India’s journey toward becoming a global skill capital, leveraging open-source artificial intelligence to reach underserved populations. Skill India Assistant: A […]

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