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Updated on: Aug 2026
Infosys Employees Get 70% Average Variable Pay for Q1 FY27
Compensation

Infosys Employees Get 70% Average Variable Pay for Q1 FY27

Infosys has paid an average variable pay of 70% to eligible employees for Q1 FY27, covering the April-June 2026 quarter. The average payout is unchanged from the previous quarter but is around 10 percentage points lower than the same quarter last year, according to reports. The latest payout comes as Infosys continues to manage employee […]

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PwC India, SAP India Launch 18-Month Skill Programme for Engineering Students
Training

PwC India, SAP India Launch 18-Month Skill Programme for Engineering Students

PwC India and SAP India have announced an 18-month skill development programme for engineering students in India. The programme will provide students with industry-relevant skills, SAP certifications and practical exposure to help them prepare for technology-focused careers. The initiative was launched through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar. […]

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UP Cabinet Removes Two-Year Gap Rule for 180-Day Maternity Leave
Labour Law

UP Cabinet Removes Two-Year Gap Rule for 180-Day Maternity Leave

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a change in maternity leave rules for women state government employees, removing the requirement of a two-year gap between two maternity leaves. The decision allows eligible employees to avail 180 days of maternity leave twice during their service. What Has Changed The decision was approved by the Uttar Pradesh […]

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TCS to Acquire Porsche’s MHP for €320 Million, Signs €1.25 Billion Deal
Merger & Acquisition

TCS to Acquire Porsche’s MHP for €320 Million, Signs €1.25 Billion Deal

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to acquire MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH, Porsche AG’s management and IT consulting subsidiary, for an enterprise value of €320 million. The deal is part of a wider five-year partnership under which Porsche has committed €1.25 billion to TCS and MHP. TCS to Acquire 100% of MHP Tata Consultancy Services will […]

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Electrolux Group Appoints Pallavi Mishra as VP – HR & Communications, APAC
Appointments

Electrolux Group Appoints Pallavi Mishra as VP – HR & Communications, APAC

Electrolux Group has appointed Pallavi Mishra as Vice President – HR & Communications for the Asia Pacific region, effective September 1, 2026. She will be based in Bangkok and join the APAC leadership team. In her new role, Pallavi will support the company’s people and culture agenda across APAC, covering talent, organisational development, workforce planning, […]

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AICTE Lists Two-Month Virtual IT Internship to Develop Tech Skills
Internship

AICTE Lists Two-Month Virtual IT Internship to Develop Tech Skills

AICTE and Wayeva Innovations have opened applications for a two-month virtual IT internship offering a stipend of ₹6,000 per month, eight academic credits, and 300 openings. The internship is listed on the AICTE Internship Portal and is open to candidates from any academic background and specialisation. Internship Details Candidates can apply until October 11, 2026, […]

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EPFO Launches Enrolment Campaign 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadline Oct 31
EPFO

EPFO Launches Enrolment Campaign 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadline Oct 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged employers to make use of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC) 2026 to enrol eligible workers who were left outside EPF coverage during the past years. The one-time campaign was notified with effect from June 29, 2026, and will remain open until October 31, 2026. It provides employers […]

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Colgate-Palmolive India Appoints New MD and CEO from Kenvue
Appointments

Colgate-Palmolive India Appoints New MD and CEO from Kenvue

Colgate-Palmolive India has appointed Manish Anandani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28, 2026. He will succeed Prabha Narasimhan, who is moving to a broader leadership role within Colgate-Palmolive’s Asia-Pacific business. The company’s Board has approved Manish’s appointment for a five-year term, subject to shareholder and other applicable statutory approvals. […]

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Andhra Pradesh Creates 10,060 Jobs, Recruitment Starts Sept 15
Employment

Andhra Pradesh Creates 10,060 Jobs, Recruitment Starts Sept 15

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a job calendar for 10,060 government jobs in different departments. The vacancies will be filled through direct recruitment in four phases. The government had already notified 1,523 vacancies on May 15 through the Higher Education Department under the first phase. The remaining vacancies will be notified in the next […]

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Infosys Salary Hike 2026: October Hike Is Coming, But How Much?
Compensation

Infosys Salary Hike 2026: October Hike Is Coming, But How Much?

Infosys is approaching the next phase of its FY27 salary revision cycle, with most employees expected to receive their salary hikes from October 2026. Senior employees are scheduled to receive their revisions from January 2027. The two-phase salary revision plan was confirmed by Infosys during its Q1 FY27 results. However, the company has not yet […]

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TCS Denies Employee Surveillance Reports Over Laptop Monitoring Tool
Industry

TCS Denies Employee Surveillance Reports Over Laptop Monitoring Tool

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rejected reports that it is using monitoring software to track individual employee activity on company-issued laptops, calling the reports “baseless and inaccurate”. The clarification comes after a report claimed that the IT services company had deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool across laptops used by nearly 600,000 employees. What […]

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Qualcomm Offers Internship Opportunities for Students in India
Internship

Qualcomm Offers Internship Opportunities for Students in India

Qualcomm is offering internship opportunities in India for students looking to gain work experience while completing their studies. The company has listed internship openings on its careers website for students interested in engineering, technology and related fields. Qualcomm’s India internship programmes are mainly meant for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD courses in areas such […]

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