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Updated on: Dec 2025
API Holdings Ropes in Shashi Tiwari from Glenmark as CHRO
Appointments

API Holdings Ropes in Shashi Tiwari from Glenmark as CHRO

API Holdings, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, has appointed Shashi Tiwari as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Shashi will spearhead the people strategy for API Holdings, focusing on building organisational capability, advancing progressive people practices, and shaping a future-ready, high-performance culture aligned with the group’s long-term vision. His mandate will include […]

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Apoorva joins Parle Biscuits as Head– Global Talent Acquisition
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Apoorva joins Parle Biscuits as Head– Global Talent Acquisition

Parle Biscuits appoints Apoorva Chawla as Head – Global Talent Acquisition and HR, International Business. In her new role, Apoorva will lead global talent acquisition and HR initiatives for Parle’s international business, with a focus on building scalable, future-ready people practices aligned with the company’s growth ambitions beyond India. Her appointment is expected to further […]

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Unacademy Slashes ESOP Exercise Window to 30 Days
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Unacademy Slashes ESOP Exercise Window to 30 Days

Unacademy, once valued at $3.4 billion, has sparked significant controversy by drastically reducing the period former employees have to exercise their vested stock options. In a move communicated to ex-staff on December 20, 2025, the company shortened the exercise window from the previous 10-year period to just 30 days. This policy shift forces former employees to […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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TikTok to Mandate Full Five-Day Office Return
Work Model

TikTok to Mandate Full Five-Day Office Return

TikTok is preparing to join the growing ranks of tech giants enforcing a full return to the traditional workweek. According to internal communications and reports surfaced on December 18, 2025, the social media platform has notified employees across several major U.S. divisions that they will be required to work from physical offices five days a […]

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SBI Onboards 541 Probationary Officers in Major Talent Boost
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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 […]

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Accenture Q1 FY26 Results: Workforce Climbs to 784,000
Industry

Accenture Q1 FY26 Results: Workforce Climbs to 784,000

Accenture has reported a robust start to its 2026 fiscal year, delivering first-quarter results that hit the top of its guided range. The global professional services giant recorded revenues of $18.74 billion, representing a 6% increase in U.S. dollars. The results were primarily driven by a massive acceleration in “Advanced AI” demand and strong performance in […]

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Sattva Group Appoints Chidambar Sirdeshpande as CHRO
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Sattva Group Appoints Chidambar Sirdeshpande as CHRO

Chidambar Sirdeshpande has joined Sattva Group as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head – Administration, strengthening the leadership team as the organization enters its next phase of growth. In this role, he will lead the people and administration agenda, supporting Sattva Group’s expansion across businesses and geographies with a strong focus on scalable and […]

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Goldman Sachs Splits Tech Unit for the Era of “Steel and Silicone”
Industry

Goldman Sachs Splits Tech Unit for the Era of “Steel and Silicone”

Goldman Sachs has officially restructured its high-profile Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) investment banking group. The internal reorganization, confirmed in mid-December 2025, reflects a fundamental shift in the global tech landscape, where the boundaries between traditional telecommunications, hardware, and internet services have blurred under the pressure of AI expansion. Creation of Two Powerhouse Sectors at Goldman […]

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Infosys Offers High Paying Specialist Roles in 2025 Mass Hiring
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Infosys Offers High Paying Specialist Roles in 2025 Mass Hiring

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has officially opened its doors for a large-scale off-campus recruitment drive targeting the 2025 graduating batch. This “Mass Hiring” initiative identifies and onboards high-caliber technical talent for specialized roles. These positions offer some of the most competitive entry-level salaries in the Indian IT sector. Unlike […]

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Cognizant Launches India AI Lab, Moment Studio in Bengaluru
Industry

Cognizant Launches India AI Lab, Moment Studio in Bengaluru

Cognizant has strengthened its global artificial intelligence capabilities with the launch of its India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab and a new Cognizant Moment™ Studio in Bengaluru. Innovation hub combines AI research and user experience Together, the two facilities form a next-generation innovation hub designed to combine advanced AI research with human-centered user experience, reinforcing Cognizant’s […]

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