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Updated on: May 2026

Industry

Tata Motors PV Approves Major Stock Incentive Plan

May 16, 2026

AICTE Launches -Week Cyber Security Internship, Apply Today

AICTE and Uniconverge Technologies have opened applications for a six-week online Cyber Security Int...

Internship

May 16, 2026

Salcomp Appoints Renuka Gowda as Head HR, India Business

Salcomp India has appointed Renuka Gowda as Head Human Resources for its India business. In ...

Appointments

May 16, 2026

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Axis Capital Elevates Kushagra Kumar as MD Head BFSI Investment Banking

Axis Capital Ltd. has elevated Kushagra Kumar to Managing Director amp Head of BFSI Investment B...

Appointments

May 16, 2026

News

IndusInd Bank New Policy Offers Flexibility to Employees

In a significant move toward modernizing the traditional banking work culture, IndusInd Bank has announced the expansion of its hybrid work model for select roles across its pan-India operations. This initiative reflects a growing trend among private sector lenders to leverage workplace flexibility as a tool for talent retention and operational agility in a competitive […]

May 16, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Wipro Completes Acquisition of Olam Group’s Mindsprint

Wipro Limited has officially completed its acquisition of Mindsprint, the digital services arm of the Singapore-based food and agri-business giant Olam Group. This milestone, announced on May 15, 2026, follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and marks the fulfillment of a strategic deal originally revealed in April. Mindsprint Acquisition by Wipro: Strategic Farm-to-Fork Transformation […]

May 15, 2026

Industry

Goldman Sachs to Deploy Digital Agents to Drive Efficiency

Goldman Sachs is preparing for a significant technological overhaul by integrating autonomous “digital agents” across its global operations. This strategic move aims to automate complex workflows, drastically reduce operational costs, and boost employee productivity. As the Wall Street giant pivots toward an AI-first approach, the initiative marks a transition from basic chatbots to sophisticated agents […]

May 15, 2026

Industry

Oracle Revokes Job Offers at Premier Engineering Institutes

In a shocking development for India’s elite engineering graduates, tech giant Oracle has reportedly revoked numerous campus placement offers across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). The move follows a massive global restructuring exercise that recently saw Oracle slash approximately 30,000 jobs worldwide, including over 12,000 roles in India. Students “Hit Rock Bottom” at the Finish […]

May 15, 2026

Industry

Seclore Staff Unite for Fitness and Social Good

Global data-security leader Seclore has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of its flagship employee wellness program, “Catch’em.” The decade-old initiative has evolved into a cornerstone of the company’s corporate culture, uniquely bridging the gap between individual physical health and community welfare. Record Participation and Global Reach This year’s campaign saw a surge in engagement, with 30% to […]

May 15, 2026

News

Tripura Mandates 50% Work-From-Home for Government Staff

The Tripura government has officially mandated a 50% work-from-home (WFH) rule for a significant portion of its workforce. The directive, aimed at Group C and Group D employees, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide appeal to conserve fuel and energy amid global supply disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. Tripura Government Rotational Rosters and Implementation Special […]

May 15, 2026

Internship

Cisco Launches Virtual Internship Program 2026 for 50,000 Students

Cisco, in collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education, has announced the launch of the Cisco Virtual Internship Program 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening digital skills and improving employability among Indian students. The two-month virtual internship program is open to students across engineering, technical, and non-technical streams and is expected to offer […]

May 15, 2026

Appointments

Ascendion Appoints Saraswathi Chandrasekharan as Chief People Officer

Ascendion has appointed Saraswathi Chandrasekharan (Saras) as its Global Chief People Officer. The company said, “We are excited to welcome Saraswathi Chandrasekharan (Saras) to Ascendion as our new Chief People Officer. Saras brings over two decades of experience building and scaling talent systems for global organizations, with deep expertise across talent management, organization development, HR […]

May 15, 2026

Appointments

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Appoints Sitaram Kandi as CHRO

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited has announced a key leadership transition in its senior management team. The company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Anjali Byce, will step down from her role effective June 30, 2026, while Sitaram Kandi will assume charge as the new CHRO from July 1, 2026. Leadership Transition at Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles […]

May 15, 2026

Layoffs

LinkedIn Slashes 900 Jobs Despite 12% Revenue Growth

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking giant, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 5%, affecting roughly 875 to 900 employees. This decision comes as part of a strategic shift to realign the company’s operations toward high-growth priorities and improve profitability in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. LinkedIn Internal Memo Outlines Affected Departments In an […]

May 14, 2026

Layoffs

Cisco to Cut 4,000 Jobs to Sharpen Focus on Emerging Tech

Networking titan Cisco Systems has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes cutting approximately 4,000 jobs, representing less than 5% of its global workforce. The move comes as the company pivots aggressively toward high-growth areas, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, while moving away from its traditional networking hardware roots. Strategic Realignment for the AI Era The job […]

May 14, 2026

News

Shaadi.com Launches Weekly WFH for 500 Staff

In a swift response to a national appeal for resource conservation, Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, has announced the implementation of a mandatory one-day-a-week work-from-home (WFH) policy. Effective immediately, all 500 employees at the company will work remotely every Wednesday to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reduce fuel consumption amid global […]

May 14, 2026