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Updated on: Nov 2024
Wipro Walk-in Interview on 19th – 20th November 2024
Employment

Wipro Walk-in Interview on 19th – 20th November 2024

India’s IT giant, Wipro is inviting candidates to join their walk-in interview for the BOA – Backend Operations (Non-Voice) role. In addition, Wipro is offering exciting career opportunities with over 1,000 open positions across domains in India countrywide. Wipro Hiring: BOA – Backend Operations (Non-Voice) Wipro invites candidates with 2-3.5 years of experience to join […]

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Punjab New IT Policy: Creating 55,000 Jobs in Mohali
Employment

Punjab New IT Policy: Creating 55,000 Jobs in Mohali

The Punjab government has announced a transformative Information Technology (IT) policy aimed at making Mohali the premier IT hub of North India. This ambitious initiative is projected to create around 55,000 job opportunities, significantly boosting the region’s economy and providing numerous career prospects for the local population. Vision and Strategy for Positioning Punjab as an […]

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Callus Company Partners with Top Universities to Build Talent Pool
Employment

Callus Company Partners with Top Universities to Build Talent Pool

Callus Company, a South Korean startup focused on connecting young talent to global markets, has announced an ambitious plan. They aim to build a talent pool of 1,00,000 candidates in India by 2026. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to empower Indian students and professionals. It aims to provide competitive salaries and […]

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Cholamandalam Investment Names Jeeva Balakrishnan as CHRO
Appointments

Cholamandalam Investment Names Jeeva Balakrishnan as CHRO

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola) has appointed Jeeva Balakrishnan as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This appointment is effective from November 2024, marking a significant milestone in Balakrishnan’s career. Role at Cholamandalam Investment & Finance In his new role as CHRO at Cholamandalam Investment & Finance, Jeeva will be responsible for […]

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DBS Bank India Prepares for Leadership Change: Surojit Shome to Retire
Appointments

DBS Bank India Prepares for Leadership Change: Surojit Shome to Retire

DBS Bank India Limited has announced that Surojit Shome, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), will be retiring on February 28, 2025. Surojit has been at the helm of DBS Bank India since April 2015 and has played a pivotal role in the bank’s growth and expansion in the Indian market. […]

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Reliance-Disney: Three CEOs to Lead Joint Venture
Merger & Acquisition

Reliance-Disney: Three CEOs to Lead Joint Venture

Reliance Industries Limited and The Walt Disney Company have announced the completion of their merger, forming a joint venture (JV). This JV is valued at approximately ₹70,352 crore. This new entity will be led by three CEOs: Kevin Vaz, Kiran Mani, and Sanjog Gupta, each taking charge of different segments within the organization. Leadership Roles […]

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Narayana Murthy Defends Six-Day Workweek, Sparks Debate
Work Model

Narayana Murthy Defends Six-Day Workweek, Sparks Debate

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has once again stirred the debate on work-life balance by staunchly defending a six-day workweek. Speaking at the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, Narayana reiterated his belief that India’s economic growth hinges on a culture of diligence and hard work. His comments have sparked discussions on the necessity of a robust work […]

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HCLTech Walk-in Interview Drive on 16 and 17 November 2024
Employment

HCLTech Walk-in Interview Drive on 16 and 17 November 2024

India’s third largest IT services company, HCLTech is hosting a Walk-in Interview Drive on 16th and 17th November 2024, offering exciting career opportunities. HCLTech Walk-in Drive for .NET development HCLTech is hiring skilled professionals for .NET development roles in Chennai. If you have expertise in C#, ASP.NET, Angular, React, WebForms, SQL, or AWS, this is […]

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Donald Trump 2.0 and Its Impact on U.S. Jobs for Indians
Editorial

Donald Trump 2.0 and Its Impact on U.S. Jobs for Indians

Recently, SightsIn Plus organized a panel discussion moderated by Romesh Srivastava on the topic of “Donald Trump 2.0 and Its Impact on U.S. Jobs for Indians.” Panelists included topnotch HR leaders Milind Mutalik and Usha Chirayl, who discussed the potential repercussions of Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency and the expected policies on the H-1B […]

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Defence Civilian Staff to Receive 40-Day Bonus for FY 2023-24
Compensation

Defence Civilian Staff to Receive 40-Day Bonus for FY 2023-24

Ministry of Defence has announced a 40-day productivity-linked bonus (PLB) for eligible civilian employees of AOC and Indian Army. This bonus applies to the financial year 2023-24. This decision, backed by presidential sanction, acknowledges the essential contributions of these employees to national defence. Defence Civilian Staff: Eligibility and Coverage The PLB covers Group B (Non-Gazetted) […]

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GlobalLogic Sets Sights on 22,000 Employees in India by 2026
Employment

GlobalLogic Sets Sights on 22,000 Employees in India by 2026

GlobalLogic, a digital engineering company under the Hitachi Group, has announced plans to significantly expand its workforce in India. The company aims to increase its headcount from approximately 15,000 to 20,000-22,000 employees over the next two to three years. GlobalLogic Expansion Plans The expansion will focus on various sectors, including technology, healthcare, automotive, and banking. […]

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India’s GCCs to House 20% of Global Workforce by 2030
Survey & Report

India’s GCCs to House 20% of Global Workforce by 2030

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are projected to exceed $100 billion in revenue by 2030, according to the EY India GCC Pulse Survey 2024. These centres are also expected to house 20% of the global workforce, highlighting India’s growing prominence in the global technology and business services landscape. India’s GCCs: Employment Growth and Revenue Projections […]

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