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Updated on: Aug 2026
Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha, a National Tech Hackathon
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Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha, a National Tech Hackathon

Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national technology hackathon aimed at empowering young innovators to develop practical solutions for India’s evolving energy and sustainability challenges. The initiative seeks to enable the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators and technology leaders to work on real-world challenges while gaining exposure to industry experts, mentorship and the broader […]

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Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention
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Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention

Wipro has come under scrutiny over the delayed onboarding of more than 200 graduates selected through its Elite Hiring 2025 programme, with the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) approaching the Ministry of Labour and Employment seeking intervention. According to NITES, the affected candidates participated in Wipro’s campus recruitment process in February 2025 and cleared […]

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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR
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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR

Alkem Laboratories Limited, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has appointed Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Abhijeet will provide strategic HR leadership, aligning people strategy with business priorities while strengthening organisational capabilities, leadership effectiveness and workforce performance across Alkem’s operations. Extensive Experience Abhijeet joins Alkem with nearly three […]

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Large Companies May See More Job Losses, Says Nandan Nilekani
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Large Companies May See More Job Losses, Says Nandan Nilekani

Large companies could become the biggest source of job losses in the coming years as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation make it easier to reduce tasks and roles, according to Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Speaking at the NCAER India Policy Forum 2026, Nilekani said large, well-structured organisations could be more vulnerable to job displacement because […]

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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
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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
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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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