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Updated on: Jul 2026

EPFO

EPFO No Change in Wage Ceiling, No New Higher Pension Window

Jul 31, 2026

Global Layoffs Reach Indian Shores Will Severance Match the U.S.?

The latest wave of global workforce restructuring is increasingly affecting employees in India as mu...

Editorial

Jul 31, 2026

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Indias Salary Growth Map Is ChangingTier- Cities Are Catching Up

Indias salary landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with several Tier- cities emergin...

Compensation

Jul 31, 2026

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Wipro Bets on Employee Ownership with . Lakh Stock Awards

Wipro has granted a total of ,, stock awards under its employee stock ownership plan, compris...

Compensation

Jul 30, 2026

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Compensation

Labour Codes Are Redefining Salary Structures: Compliance Is Not Just About 50% Basic Pay

Labour Codes are prompting organizations to rethink salary structures. Leading IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), are revising compensation components to balance compliance, payroll efficiency, cost optimization, and employee benefits. While Artificial Intelligence, skills transformation, and productivity dominate boardroom discussions, compensation design has emerged as one of the most significant HR priorities. Also Read: […]

Jul 30, 2026Read Story

Appointments

Saatvik Solar Appoints Arindam Chakraborty as Chief HR Officer

Solar PV manufacturer Saatvik Solar has appointed Arindam Chakraborty as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) In his new role, Arindam Chakraborty will lead Saatvik Solar’s people strategy, driving talent acquisition, organisational development, leadership capability, workforce planning, employee experience, and culture to support the company’s expansion and long-term business growth. Extensive Experience Arindam Chakraborty […]

Jul 30, 2026Read Story

Employment

L&T Wins ₹10,000-15,000 Crore NTPC Power Project, Set to Boost Employment

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC Limited for the main plant package of the 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) Lara Stage-III Super Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh. The order has been awarded to L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions, the company’s energy business, marking another major milestone in India’s power […]

Jul 30, 2026Read Story

Layoffs

KPMG Australia Clarifies Media Reports of 1,000 Job Cuts

KPMG Australia has said that no decision has been made on reports suggesting the firm is planning to cut around 1,000 jobs, following media speculation about a major workforce restructuring. The clarification came after the Australian Financial Review reported that KPMG Australia was considering reducing nearly 10% of its workforce as part of a cost-saving […]

Jul 30, 2026Read Story

Internship

Pega Opens AI Internship for Engineering Students; Apply by July 31

Engineering students across India can now apply for the National Internship Program – Engineer the Future of Agentic Enterprise, a two-month virtual internship designed to build practical skills in enterprise AI, workflow automation and digital transformation. Hosted by SmartBridge Educational Services Private Limited in collaboration with Pega, the programme combines industry-led training with hands-on experience […]

Jul 29, 2026Read Story

Employment

BMW to Offer Voluntary Redundancy Programme to 40,000 Employees

German luxury carmaker BMW plans to reduce its workforce in Germany by around 8,000 employees by the end of 2027 through a voluntary redundancy programme as it looks to lower costs. The voluntary exit offers will begin in October 2026 for half of its German workforce, nearly 40,000 employees, mainly to the office-based workforce. While […]

Jul 29, 2026Read Story

Appointments

IndiGo Appoints Kiran Thadimarri as Chief Financial Officer

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, has elevated Kiran Thadimarri as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 28, 2026. Thadimarri, who previously served as Deputy CFO. He succeeds Gaurav Negi, who will move into an advisory role after serving as the airline’s CFO since 2022. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board […]

Jul 29, 2026Read Story

Industry

Google Brings ‘Gemini Spark’ AI Agent to India: How It Automates HR Workflows 24/7

Google has officially expanded its agentic AI ecosystem to India with the launch of Gemini Spark, a persistent, 24/7 personal AI agent designed to execute multi-step digital workflows asynchronously. Unveiled earlier at Google I/O, the rollout marks a significant shift from traditional query-response chatbots to proactive background execution. Background Execution & Native Integration Underpinned by […]

Jul 29, 2026Read Story

Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People

Global banking major HSBC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations, announcing plans to recruit over 200 professionals in Singapore to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and wealth management business. The recruitment drive includes more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth relationship managers, expanding two strategic pillars central to the lender’s Asian growth strategy. […]

Jul 29, 2026Read Story

Appointments

Suzlon Energy appoints Anjali Byce as Group CHRO, succeeds Rajendra Mehta

Suzlon Energy Limited has appointed Anjali Byce as its new Group Chief Human Resource Officer (Group CHRO), effective July 29, 2026. She succeeds Rajendra Mehta, who stepped down from the role on July 28, 2026, to pursue opportunities in the consulting space. In her new role, she will drive Suzlon’s people & culture agenda and […]

Jul 29, 2026Read Story

Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

Jul 28, 2026Read Story

Appointments

Varun Beverages Appoints Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as CHRO

Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), one of PepsiCo’s largest franchise partners, has appointed Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Gujral will lead the company’s people & culture agenda, focusing on building a future-ready workforce. He will work closely with the leadership team to support Varun Beverages’ continued business […]

Jul 28, 2026Read Story