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Updated on: Feb 2026

Hiring

Bharat Supply to Hire Local Youth for New Rural Hubs

Feb 26, 2026

Anthropics New Claude Plugins Automating HR, Finance, and Engineering Workflows

On February , , Anthropic announced a major expansion of Claude Cowork, transforming its AI fr...

News

Feb 26, 2026

Indias Renewable Sector to Create Million Jobs by

In a significant structural shift for the national economy, Indias renewable energy sector has emer...

Industry

Feb 25, 2026

Latest news: Indias Renewable Sector to Create Million Jobs by - SightsIn Plus

Citigroup Announces Apprenticeship Program in India

Global banking company Citigroup has introduced a new apprenticeship role in India, showing its cont...

Internship

Feb 25, 2026

News

Is the IT Model Dead? Wipro CTO Hari Shetty Rebuts AI Fearmongering

In a powerful address that balances caution with industrial optimism, Wipro Chief Strategist and Technology Officer, Hari Shetty, has declared that Artificial Intelligence will be the “dominant force” in the global economy for the next 20 years. Speaking on February 23, 2026, Hari dismissed fears that AI is a threat to the Indian IT sector, […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

OpenAI Appoints Arvind KC as Chief People Officer

OpenAI, an AI research organization, has appointed Arvind KC as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this new role, Arvind will lead the global people strategy, talent growth, and workplace operations, which include hiring, employee experience, leadership training, and performance programs as the company expands its work around the world. He will work with senior leaders […]

Feb 25, 2026

Industry

Axis Bank Unveils Salary-Linked Training for SME Relationship Managers in 2026

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has announced a specialized Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) program in collaboration with Adda Education (Career247). Launched on February 25, 2026, the initiative aims to build a dedicated cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG), focusing specifically on the bank’s rapidly expanding Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) portfolio. Axis Bank Solving the […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

BlackRock Appoints Dipeeka as Vice President – HR & ER, APAC

Global asset management firm BlackRock has appointed Dipeeka Walvatkar Pendurkar as Vice President – HR, Employee Relations (APAC). In this new role, she will lead complex workplace investigations covering conduct, discrimination, harassment, and policy breaches, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes aligned with global standards. Dipeeka will advise business leaders and HR teams on disciplinary […]

Feb 25, 2026

News

India Inc Salary Trends 2026: Which Sector is Winning the Hike War?

India’s appraisal season is showing signs of renewed optimism as fresh data from major global professional services firms, Aon and EY, projects an average salary increase of 9.1% for 2026. This marks a slight but significant uptick from the 8.9% actual hike recorded in 2025, signaling a phase of stabilization and strategic talent investment in a […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

V. S. International Ropes in Rasik Dave as Head- HR from Sun Pharma

Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company V. S. International Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Rasik Dave as Head – Human Resources. In his new role at V. S. International, he will work closely with the management and executive team to align HR strategies with business priorities spanning R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations. His mandate includes strengthening talent pipelines, enhancing […]

Feb 25, 2026

News

McKinsey Report: How Informality in MSMEs Costs the Economy Billions

A groundbreaking report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has highlighted a staggering productivity gap in India’s labor market. It reveals that workers in India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) produce only 14% of the value added per worker compared to their counterparts in large firms. This massive disparity, driven largely by extreme informality, […]

Feb 25, 2026

Event

HCLTech CEO Warns of ‘Painful’ AI Shift as Tech Prioritizes Efficiency Over Jobs

At the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2026 in Mumbai, HCLTech CEO C. Vijayakumar issued a sobering assessment of the IT industry’s current trajectory. He described the ongoing shift to Artificial Intelligence as the sector’s “biggest inflection point,” warning that the transition will be inherently “painful” because it directly impacts the human workforce. A […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

TBO Tek Appoints Industry Veteran Aditi Madhok-Naarden as Global CHRO

TBO Tek Limited, a prominent global B2B travel technology platform, has announced the appointment of Aditi Madhok-Naarden as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Effective February 23, 2026, she joins Tek Travels DMCC, a material subsidiary of the company, to spearhead the group’s overarching people strategy as it enters a significant phase of international […]

Feb 24, 2026

Hiring

Cognizant Opens ‘GenC Hiring Program’ for 2024–2026 Graduates

Cognizant has started fresh hiring under its GenC (Generation Cognizant) Program. The company is expanding entry-level hiring across India. Recent graduates and final-year students can apply. The program offers clear career paths and job-focused training. What Is the GenC Program? The GenC India Program brings fresh graduates into the company with strong training and early […]

Feb 24, 2026

Employment

IDFC First Bank Clarifies Status of ₹590 Crore “Isolated” Fraud

IDFC First Bank has sent shockwaves through the banking sector by uncovering a ₹590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch. The discovery, made public on February 22, 2026, involves internal staff colluding with external parties to siphon funds from accounts belonging to the Haryana Government. How the Mismatch at IDFC First Bank was Exposed The discrepancy first came to […]

Feb 24, 2026

News

TCS to Train 25,000 Employees as ServiceNow Partnership Targets AI Scale

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ServiceNow have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, aimed at accelerating the adoption of GenAI-driven digital transformation for global enterprises. This collaboration combines TCS’s deep industry domain expertise with ServiceNow’s advanced AI platform to deliver specialized solutions across various business functions. Building the AI-Powered Enterprise At the heart […]

Feb 24, 2026