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Updated on: Oct 2025
Rolls-Royce Appoints Sashi as EVP, Transformation India
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Rolls-Royce Appoints Sashi as EVP, Transformation India

Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of Sashi Mukundan as Executive Vice President, Transformation India. Sashi will join the company in October and take charge of leading government and business relations in India on behalf of the Group. His role will focus on accelerating the growth of Rolls-Royce’s operations in the country and strengthening its long-term […]

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Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption
Technology

Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption

Meta has joined Google and Microsoft in issuing a clear directive to employees: embrace artificial intelligence tools or risk falling behind. The company is intensifying internal efforts to integrate AI into daily workflows, making its usage a key metric in performance evaluations and team productivity. This move reflects a broader industry trend where AI proficiency […]

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Exxon Mobil Faces Scrutiny Over Global Layoff Plans
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Exxon Mobil Faces Scrutiny Over Global Layoff Plans

Exxon Mobil has announced a workforce reduction plan that will affect approximately 2,000 employees globally by the end of 2027. The layoffs, part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve cost competitiveness, are concentrated in Canada and the European Union. The company aims to consolidate teams and redesign work processes to enhance collaboration […]

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India Adds 16.8 Crore Jobs in Six Years, Unemployment Falls
Employment

India Adds 16.8 Crore Jobs in Six Years, Unemployment Falls

India has added 16.83 crore new jobs over the past six years, expanding its employment base from 47.5 crore in 2017–18 to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The figures are based on the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), […]

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Mastek Appoints Vimal Dangri as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Mastek Appoints Vimal Dangri as Chief Human Resources Officer

Mastek elevates Vimal Dangri as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), succeeding Arvind J. Vimal, a long-standing member of Mastek’s Executive Leadership Team, brings over two decades of multifaceted experience across legal, compliance, governance, risk, sustainability, operations, and process excellence. His business acumen, coupled with a people-first leadership style, positions him to lead Mastek’s […]

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TCS Announces Freshers Hiring Program for FY26, Details Here
Employment

TCS Announces Freshers Hiring Program for FY26, Details Here

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has unveiled its B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring initiative for the FY26 batch. This strategic program offers science graduates a transformative pathway into the world of technology, equipping them with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital era. Who […]

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Big Payout, Bigger Tax: TCS Employees Face Surprise Burden
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Big Payout, Bigger Tax: TCS Employees Face Surprise Burden

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is undergoing a significant workforce restructuring, impacting approximately 12,000 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce. The layoffs, which began in August and continued through September 2025, are part of the company’s strategy to align talent with evolving client demands and emerging technologies such as AI and […]

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Eternal Rolls Out Major ESOPs Amid Revenue Surge and Profit Dip
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Eternal Rolls Out Major ESOPs Amid Revenue Surge and Profit Dip

Eternal Ltd., the parent company of Zomato, has approved a fresh round of employee stock options (ESOPs) valued at approximately ₹211 crore. The grant covers 64.13 lakh equity shares under three distinct ESOP plans and is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to incentivize and retain key talent amid a competitive market environment. The Nomination […]

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Adani Group elevates Dr. Samir as CPO, Clean Energy Businesses
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Adani Group elevates Dr. Samir as CPO, Clean Energy Businesses

Adani Group elevates Dr. Samir Mishra as Chief People Officer (CPO) for its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Green Hydrogen (GH2), and Electrolyzer verticals. In his new role, Dr. Mishra will be responsible for shaping the people strategy across Adani’s clean energy businesses. His focus will be on aligning talent practices with the Group’s long-term […]

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Goa Startup Policy to Create 1,000 Ventures and 10,000 Jobs
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Goa Startup Policy to Create 1,000 Ventures and 10,000 Jobs

Goa government has launched its new Startup Policy 2025 with a clear goal: to establish 1,000 startups, generate 10,000 jobs for Goans, and transform the coastal state into India’s “creative capital” by 2028. The policy, rolled out last week, is designed to strengthen Goa’s growing reputation as a hub for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. According […]

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Government Extends UPS Opt-In Deadline to November 30
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Government Extends UPS Opt-In Deadline to November 30

Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for central government employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to opt into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until 30 November 2025. The previous deadline of 30 September 2025 has been pushed forward by two months following multiple requests from staff unions and stakeholders seeking […]

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Capgemini Announced a Major Leadership Transition in India
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Capgemini Announced a Major Leadership Transition in India

Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation company, has announced a major leadership transition in its India operations. After seven successful years as CEO, Ashwin Yardi will retire from his executive role and assume the position of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Capgemini in India, effective January 1, 2026. Sanjay Chalke, currently serving as […]

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