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HCLTech and Pearson Patner for AI-Driven Upskilling

HCLTech and Pearson have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI-led u...

Partnership

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Apple Discloses Base Salaries Amid AI Talent Battle

Apple Inc. has publicly disclosed detailed salary ranges for a wide array of technical roles, includ...

Compensation

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SBI Strengthens Customer Service with , New Recruits

State Bank of India SBI, Indias largest public sector bank, has initiated the onboarding of ,...

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Hiring

Poddar Plumbing to Generate 12,000 Jobs

Poddar Plumbing Systems Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of CPVC and PVC pipes, has announced a significant expansion in Karnataka with a total investment of ₹758 crore. The company plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in the Vemgal Industrial Area (Phase 2) in Kolar district, spread across 33 acres, and has proposed a second unit […]

Compensation

Mahindra Announces Diwali ESOP Grant for 14,000 Employees

Mahindra Group has announced a one-time Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) grant for 12,000 to 14,000 employees, including shop floor workers for the first time. The initiative, timed ahead of Diwali, reflects the company’s intent to recognize long-term contributions and foster a sense of ownership among its workforce. The ESOP grant spans across three core […]

Labour Law

Delhi Takes First Step Toward Implementing Labour Codes

Delhi government has released draft rules under the Code on Social Security, marking a significant move toward implementing long-pending labour reforms. These rules aim to extend structured welfare benefits to unorganised sector workers, including provisions for career support, accident compensation, and maternity benefits. The draft, published by the Labour Department, invites public feedback and suggestions, […]

Hiring

Capgemini India to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritizes AI Skills

Capgemini India has announced plans to hire between 40,000 and 45,000 employees in 2025, signaling a strong commitment to growth despite broader concerns about IT sector hiring. The move comes as the company experiences a surge in client demand for cost-effective and innovation-driven services, particularly from global markets shifting more work to India. The hiring […]

Compensation

Cognizant May Roll Out Pay Increases Later in 2025

Cognizant, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has yet to finalize its decision on salary hikes for employees in 2025. Despite earlier indications that merit-based pay increases would begin in August, the company has now stated that no firm timeline has been set. The uncertainty stems from ongoing macroeconomic challenges and a cautious demand […]

Technology

Lenovo Cuts Tech Delays to Boost Team Performance

Lenovo has initiated a major transformation in how it equips its global workforce, rolling out AI-ready devices through its internal deployment of the TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) model. With over 77,000 employees across more than 100 countries, the company recognized the need to modernize its device management system to better support its predominantly […]

MHA Introduces Biometric Smart Cards for CCS-3 Building Access

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has mandated the use of biometric-enabled smart identity cards for entry into the newly constructed CCS-3 building, located within the Central Vista redevelopment zone. This directive applies to all central government employees, including contractual staff, whose ministries or departments have been allotted space in the building. The move is part […]

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech Recalibrate Hiring

India’s four largest IT services firms—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech—have collectively reduced their headcount by more than 42,000 employees between 2023 and mid-2025. The decline reflects a shift in hiring strategies, evolving client demands, and broader economic pressures affecting the global technology sector. According to company disclosures and industry reports, Wipro recorded […]

Women’s Formal Employment Rises to 41.7% in 2023–24

India has recorded a significant rise in women’s employment in the formal workforce, with the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women aged 15 and above reaching 41.7% in 2023–24, up from 23.3% in 2019–20. This 18.4 percentage point increase marks a pivotal moment in the country’s employment landscape, reflecting the impact of sustained policy […]

Internship

Deadline Alert: Final Day to Join IBM Tech Internship Program

IBM, in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation, has announced a free six-week virtual internship program for students and recent graduates across India. The initiative, part of IBM’s broader SkillsBuild platform, offers 5,000 internship positions focused on Frontend Web Development (FWD) and related technologies. Applications are open until July 31, 2025, and interested candidates can apply […]

Jul 31, 2025

Hiring

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 […]

Jul 31, 2025