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Updated on: Feb 2025

Labour Law

Meta Faces Lawsuit Alleging Hiring Bias Against American Workers

Feb 28, 2025

Technicolor India Closure Over , Employees Left Jobless

Technicolor India, a prominent player in the animation and visual effects industry, has announced th...

Employment

Feb 28, 2025

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The Leadership Mindset Shift Needed for AI Adoption in Hiring

The integration of Artificial Intelligence AI into the hiring processes of Indian companies has be...

Hiring

Feb 28, 2025

FGII Launches Coffee Table Book Featuring PwD Stories

Future Generali India Insurance Company FGII has proudly turned a new page in its DEI journey with...

Press Release

Feb 27, 2025

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EPFO

Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. This update was shared during the Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, chaired by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra. […]

Feb 27, 2025

Partnership

Vedanta and AXA Climate Collaborate to Launch VEDAS for Sustainable Future

Vedanta Group, a global leader in natural resources, has announced the launch of VEDAS (Vedanta Academy for Sustainability) in collaboration with AXA Climate, a pioneer in climate risk and resilience services. This innovative initiative aims to upskill over 100,000 employees and business partners. It will equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and mindset to […]

Feb 27, 2025

Hiring

Capgemini India Announces Mega Walk-In Drive on 1st March

Capgemini India, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced a Mega Walk-In Drive for their Business Services on 1st March 2025. This drive is an excellent opportunity for aspiring professionals to join a globally renowned company and advance their careers. With its commitment to innovation and excellence, Capgemini continues to attract top talent […]

Feb 27, 2025

Partnership

Paytm Integrates Perplexity’s AI Search to Boost Financial Accessibility

Paytm, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity AI, an AI-driven search engine. This collaboration aims to integrate AI-powered search features directly into the Paytm app. It will provide users with real-time insights into financial decisions, market trends, and everyday queries in local languages. The integration marks a […]

Feb 27, 2025

Compensation

TCS Announces 4-8% Salary Hike for FY25, Lowest in Last 4 Years

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, is set to roll out annual salary hikes for the fiscal year 2025, with average increases ranging between 4% and 8%. Offsite employees can expect a hike of 7-8%, while onsite employees may receive a lower increment of 2-4%. To reward excellence, high-performing employees could see […]

Feb 27, 2025

Press Release

Wipro Bolsters Innovation with $200 Million Investment in Wipro Ventures

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced a fresh investment of $200 million into its venture arm, Wipro Ventures. This funding marks the fourth round of investments for Wipro Ventures since its inception a decade ago. The new investment aims to accelerate the company’s investments in early- to mid-stage startups. A […]

Feb 27, 2025

Labour Law

Infosys Defends Layoffs as Government Probes NITES’ Allegations

Union Labour Ministry has once again intervened in the ongoing dispute between Infosys and the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) over the recent layoffs of trainees at Infosys’ Mysuru campus. The intervention comes after NITES raised fresh claims against the IT giant, alleging unfair termination practices. Infosys, however, has dismissed these allegations, maintaining that […]

Feb 27, 2025

Layoffs

EY Announces Job Cuts Amid Targeted Restructuring Efforts

Ernst & Young (EY) has announced plans to cut approximately 100 jobs as part of a targeted restructuring effort. This decision comes amid a broader trend of workforce adjustments within the professional services industry, driven by declining demand for consulting and advisory services. The announcement has raised concerns among employees and industry observers about the […]

Feb 27, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Extends UAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline for ELI Scheme Benefits

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for linking the Universal Account Number (UAN) with Aadhaar to avail the benefits of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. EPFO has set the new deadline for March 15, 2025, giving subscribers additional time to complete the mandatory linkage. This ensures they can access the scheme’s benefits […]

Feb 26, 2025

Compensation

Maharashtra Government Employees Get 3% DA Hike, Arrears to Be Paid in February

Maharashtra government has announced a 3% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. This decision comes after an eight-month-long wait and addresses the demands of various employee associations who had been advocating for a hike since July 2024. The announcement, which includes the payment of arrears, is expected to benefit approximately 1.6 […]

Feb 26, 2025

Hiring

Tesla Expansion in India: Job Openings and Eligibility Criteria

Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy company founded by Elon Musk, has announced multiple job vacancies in India. The company is looking to fill various positions across engineering, manufacturing, business operations, and design sectors. Here’s a detailed guide on the job roles available at Tesla in India and the required qualifications for […]

Feb 26, 2025

Compensation

Infosys Rolls Out Salary Hikes: Employees to Receive 5-8% Increments

Infosys, India’s third-largest IT services company, has announced salary hikes for its employees, with increments ranging from 5% to 8% based on their base salary. The salary hikes, which were rolled out on February 24, 2025, will be effective from April 1, 2025. This move is part of the company’s annual appraisal cycle and aims […]

Feb 26, 2025