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Updated on: Aug 2026
Accenture Appoints Shaakun Khanna as MD – Global Talent Reinvention
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Accenture Appoints Shaakun Khanna as MD – Global Talent Reinvention

Accenture has appointed Shaakun Khanna as Managing Director – Global Talent Reinvention, effective August 2026. In his new role, Shaakun will focus on AI, enterprise and talent reinvention, helping organisations reshape workforce strategies, leadership models and capabilities. He will leverage his experience in human capital management, HR technology and business transformation to prepare enterprises for […]

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L&T Bags Mega Order to Build India’s Largest NVIDIA B300 AI Factory
Artificial Intelligence

L&T Bags Mega Order to Build India’s Largest NVIDIA B300 AI Factory

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a mega order worth ₹10,000–15,000 crore to build what it describes as India’s largest single-cluster AI Factory, featuring 10,000 NVIDIA B300 GPUs at its Chennai data centre campus. The project has been awarded by US-based AI cloud company Together AI and marks L&T’s entry into the AI Factory business. […]

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GCCs Build AI and Cloud Teams with Experienced IT Talent
Artificial Intelligence

GCCs Build AI and Cloud Teams with Experienced IT Talent

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly hiring experienced professionals from traditional IT services companies as they expand teams focused on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity and other advanced technologies. According to The Economic Times, more than one-third of experienced professionals hired by India’s 150 largest GCCs over the past year came from IT […]

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Lupin Appoints Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation
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Lupin Appoints Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation

Lupin, a global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Aditi Altekar as Global Lead – HR Digital & AI Transformation, effective August 2026. In her new role, she will focus on HR technology, digital transformation and the use of AI to improve HR processes and employee experience across the organisation. Extensive Experience in HR Technology Aditi brings […]

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KPMG in India, Zoho Join Hands to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation
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KPMG in India, Zoho Join Hands to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation

KPMG in India and Zoho have announced a strategic alliance to support enterprises across India in their digital transformation journeys. The partnership combines KPMG in India’s consulting and advisory capabilities with Zoho’s portfolio of more than 60 cloud-based business technology applications. The alliance will focus particularly on mid-market and large enterprises looking for integrated, scalable […]

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Apollo Tyres Appoints Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR
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Apollo Tyres Appoints Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR

Apollo Tyres, a leading tyre manufacturer, has appointed Mayank Jauhari as Group Head HR, effective July 2026. In his new role, Mayank will work on global rewards architecture, performance management processes, HR transformation, technology integration and global mobility. His responsibilities will cover areas that support the company’s people processes across its operations. Extensive HR Experience […]

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Job Market: Freshers Get More Choices in H2 2026 as Hiring Expands Beyond IT
Employment

Job Market: Freshers Get More Choices in H2 2026 as Hiring Expands Beyond IT

India’s Freshers Hiring outlook has improved for the second half of 2026, with 75% of employers planning to hire freshers between July and December. The figure is up from 73% in the first half of 2026, showing a modest improvement in entry-level recruitment. However, the rise does not mean hiring is increasing across all industries. […]

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NESAC Internship 2026: Apply for Space Research and Project Training
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NESAC Internship 2026: Apply for Space Research and Project Training

The North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), under the Department of Space, Government of India, has invited applications from eligible students and research scholars for its Student Internship Scheme and Student Project Trainee Scheme. The programmes provide students an opportunity to work with NESAC scientists and engineers and gain practical exposure to space applications, remote […]

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N Chandrasekaran Resigned as Tata Sons Chairman; Who Will Succeed Him?
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N Chandrasekaran Resigned as Tata Sons Chairman; Who Will Succeed Him?

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned and will continue in the position until the end of his current term in February 2027, according to reports. The development comes ahead of the Tata Sons annual general meeting scheduled for August 18. Chandrasekaran has been chairman of Tata Sons since 2017 and was reappointed for a […]

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Raychem RPG Appoints Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Raychem RPG Appoints Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer

Raychem RPG, a leading engineering solutions company, has appointed Abhishikta Tripathi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Abhishikta will lead the company’s people strategy, with responsibility for leadership development, organisational capability and people practices, while supporting business growth and building a healthy workplace culture across the organisation effectively. Extensive Experience Abhishikta […]

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AuthBridge Appoints Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman
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AuthBridge Appoints Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman

AuthBridge has appointed Naresh Kumra as Executive Vice Chairman, as the digital trust and identity verification company prepares for its next phase of growth. Naresh has been associated with AuthBridge as an investor since 2009 and joined its Board in 2021. In his new role, Naresh will work with AuthBridge’s leadership team on business priorities, […]

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