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Updated on: Jan 2026

Industry

Applied Materials Unveils New Talent Hub in Bengaluru

Jan 28, 2026

Amazon Accidentally Alerts Wrong Staff in Latest Job Cuts

Amazon latest round of workforce reductions was marred by significant administrative confusion this ...

Layoffs

Jan 28, 2026

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Vizag Sets Sights on , New Software Roles

In a major push to establish Andhra Pradeshs executive capital as a premier technology destination,...

Jobs

Jan 28, 2026

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Ashok Leyland Appoints Jasmeet Bhatia as President Head HR

Ashok Leyland Limited has announced the appointment of Jasmeet Bhatia as President amp Head HR, ...

Appointments

Jan 28, 2026

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Employment

How the India–EU FTA Can Boost MSMEs and Create New Jobs

India and the European Union have announced the conclusion of the India–EU FTA (Free Trade Agreement) at the 16th India–EU Summit in New Delhi. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the visit of EU leaders to India. The deal marks an important step […]

Jan 28, 2026

Appointments

NITCO Appoints Bikash Jain as Chief Financial Officer

NITCO Limited, a leading company in tiles, marble, and mosaic, has announced the appointment of Bikash Jain as Chief Financial Officer. His appointment takes effect on January 16, 2026. He will also serve as a Key Managerial Personnel in line with the Companies Act, 2013. Professional Background Bikash Jain is a Chartered Accountant and a […]

Jan 28, 2026

Employment

India and Russia Strengthen Ties Through Workforce Export

Russia is aggressively seeking to recruit thousands of Indian workers to address a crippling labor shortage exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical tensions and a shrinking domestic workforce. Russian industry representatives and government officials have intensified negotiations with Indian recruitment agencies to fill critical gaps across multiple sectors, ranging from construction and agriculture to specialized manufacturing. The […]

Jan 28, 2026

Hiring

TCS to Create 1,600 New Roles with Tech Hub in Brazil

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a significant expansion of its Latin American operations with the development of a new delivery center in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. This strategic investment is expected to create 1,600 new job opportunities over the next five years, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region’s growing digital economy. TCS Expanding the […]

Jan 28, 2026

Industry

Diageo Introduces Inclusive Fertility Support for All Staff

Diageo, the global leader in beverage alcohol, has announced a groundbreaking global “Fertility Support Leave” policy, positioning itself as a pioneer in progressive workplace benefits. The initiative is designed to support employees undergoing fertility treatments, reflecting the company’s commitment to an inclusive culture that acknowledges the diverse reproductive journeys of its workforce. Diageo Expanding the […]

Jan 28, 2026

Employment

Tesla Announces Internship Hiring Across Major Cities in India

Tesla has started a new internship hiring effort in India, inviting students and recent graduates to apply in several large cities. Tesla is hiring Sales Trainee/Interns in eight cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad. The roles focus on customer-facing work and are aimed at supporting Tesla’s early retail and outreach efforts […]

Jan 27, 2026

Compensation

Tech Mahindra to Bill Separately for Digital Workforces

Tech Mahindra is pioneering a fundamental shift in the IT services industry by moving toward a “dual-pricing” model that distinguishes between human effort and digital labor. CEO Mohit Joshi announced that the company aims to decouple its revenue from traditional headcount-based billing, reflecting the transformative impact of Generative AI on software development and maintenance. Tech […]

Jan 27, 2026

Work Model

Infosys Ends Flexible Hybrid Era with 5-Day Quarterly WFH Cap

Infosys has further tightened its hybrid work guidelines, introducing a strict cap on “Work From Office” (WFO) exemptions. In an internal communication issued in late January 2026, the IT giant informed employees that additional “Work From Home” (WFH) days—beyond the standard monthly mandate—will now be restricted to just five days per quarter. End of Flexibility and […]

Jan 27, 2026

Appointments

Greenply Industries Appoints Nagendra Acharya as Group CHRO

Nagendra Acharya has been elevated to Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Greenply Industries Limited. In this role, Nagendra will lead the company’s HR strategy across all divisions, managing talent, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and company culture—key areas that support Greenply’s long-term growth and sustainability goals. Extensive Experience He brings two decades of HR […]

Jan 27, 2026

Appointments

Ebix Group Appoints Arun Batra as Managing Director, Ebix Travels

Ebix Group has announced the appointment of Arun Batra as Managing Director of Ebix Travels, reinforcing leadership across its travel and mobility portfolio as the Group sharpens its focus on growth, integration, and execution. In his new role, Arun Batra will lead Ebix’s travel and mobility businesses across domestic and international markets, with responsibility for […]

Jan 27, 2026

Industry

GCCs Drive 40% Salary Hike in 2026 Campus Placements

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as the dominant force in India’s 2025-2026 campus placement season, significantly outperforming traditional IT mass recruiters. As legacy services firms maintain a cautious hiring stance, GCCs are aggressively scouting for top-tier talent, offering salary packages that are 30% to 40% higher than the industry average for freshers. The New […]

Jan 27, 2026

Industry

Nvidia-Backed Synthesia Targets Recruitment Sector

Synthesia, the AI video communications unicorn backed by Nvidia, is pivoting its focus toward a new frontier: the enterprise recruitment and training sector. By leveraging high-fidelity, AI-generated talking avatars, the company aims to replace traditional, expensive video production and static text-based training modules with interactive, hyper-realistic digital humans. Synthesia’s latest push involves deploying avatars as […]

Jan 27, 2026