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Updated on: Jun 2025
TCS Ramps Up Lateral Hiring for Mid and Senior Roles in India
Employment

TCS Ramps Up Lateral Hiring for Mid and Senior Roles in India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, is holding lateral hiring interviews for tech professionals at multiple locations, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, and Pune. The focus is on mid-level roles across various tech functions. TCS is seeking professionals with 5 to 15 years of experience, depending on the role. The company is […]

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India’s Auto Industry to Offer 10.1% Salary Hikes in FY26
Compensation

India’s Auto Industry to Offer 10.1% Salary Hikes in FY26

India’s automotive industry is set to offer an average salary hike of 10.1% in FY26, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit increments. Deloitte’s Performance and Rewards Trends Study reports that the automotive industry will see a 10.1% salary increase in FY26. This growth surpasses the 8% average salary hike observed across other Indian sectors. […]

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EY India Launches Student and Entry-Level Programs: Internships
Employment

EY India Launches Student and Entry-Level Programs: Internships

EY India has launched student and early-career initiatives, aiming to attract fresh talent through diverse entry points—from short internships to year-long industrial placements and immersive trainee schemes. According to EY’s official career site, the firm offers work experience, internships, apprenticeships, undergraduate, and graduate programs across its core service lines—assurance, tax, transactions, and consulting. These programs […]

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PwC Study: AI Driving Job Growth and Higher Salaries
Survey & Report

PwC Study: AI Driving Job Growth and Higher Salaries

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, with a new PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer 2025 revealing that AI has quadrupled productivity growth in sectors most exposed to its adoption. The report highlights that industries leveraging AI have seen a 27% increase in productivity and a threefold rise in revenue per employee, […]

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Winpe’s ‘Women on Boards’ Initiative Aims to Boost Gender Diversity
Press Release

Winpe’s ‘Women on Boards’ Initiative Aims to Boost Gender Diversity

Winpe, a gender diversity-focused non-profit organisation, has launched its “Women on Boards” programme, a landmark initiative aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women on corporate boards in India. Supported by British International Investment (BII), the programme seeks to create a pipeline of board-ready women professionals and connect them with private equity and venture capital-backed companies. […]

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TCS Offers ₹40,000 Vendor Bonus to Speed Up Senior Hiring
Hiring

TCS Offers ₹40,000 Vendor Bonus to Speed Up Senior Hiring

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has launched the Quick Joiner Incentive Plan, offering vendors an additional ₹40,000 per candidate for senior roles filled within 30 days. This initiative aims to expedite hiring, ensuring that experienced professionals join the company swiftly to meet growing market demands. However, the incentive comes with a […]

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PM Internship Scheme: 700,000 Internships Planned for FY26
Internship

PM Internship Scheme: 700,000 Internships Planned for FY26

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is set to establish a comprehensive resource centre under the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) to enhance youth employability and provide structured support for job seekers. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, offering training, counseling, and industry collaboration to interns throughout their professional journey. MCA has […]

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Cisco Virtual Internship 2025 for Digital Skills, Deadline Ends Today
Employment

Cisco Virtual Internship 2025 for Digital Skills, Deadline Ends Today

In a significant move to enhance digital competencies among India’s engineering students, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with Cisco to introduce the Virtual Internship Program 2025. This initiative aims to provide hands-on experience in Networking and cybersecurity to students across the nation. Program Overview The two-month virtual internship is designed […]

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Intel to Face Job Cuts in July as Company Restructures
Layoffs

Intel to Face Job Cuts in July as Company Restructures

Intel is set to initiate a significant round of layoffs starting mid-July 2025, marking the first major workforce reduction under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The restructuring primarily targets Intel Foundry, the company’s internal manufacturing division. While Intel has not disclosed the exact number of job cuts, reports indicate that layoffs will impact factory workers […]

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Tata Electronics Expands, 1,500 Apartments for Employees
Employment

Tata Electronics Expands, 1,500 Apartments for Employees

Gujarat government is facilitating the development of 1,500 residential units in Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) to accommodate employees and suppliers of Tata Electronics, which is constructing India’s first semiconductor fabrication unit. This initiative aims to support the ₹91,000 crore fab project, expected to generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs. Current Housing Availability […]

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Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return
Work Model

Google Tightens Hybrid Work Rules, Employees Must Return

Google has intensified its return-to-office (RTO) policies, requiring remote employees within 50 miles of company offices to work on-site at least three days per week or face potential job loss. The updated mandate, announced on June 13, 2025, primarily affects employees in Search, marketing, research, and core engineering teams. Google has launched voluntary buyout programs […]

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Vedanta Celebrates International Day of Women in Mining
Press Release

Vedanta Celebrates International Day of Women in Mining

Vedanta Limited marked the International Day of Women in Mining by recognizing the country’s largest group of women working in underground mines. In 2019, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc became the first companies in India to bring women into these roles. Today, more than 550 women are involved in key mining work across Vedanta’s businesses. The […]

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