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Updated on: Apr 2024

Hiring

TCS BPS Hiring All fresher graduates Apply before April

Apr 11, 2024

Accenture in India hiring , positions available, Apply now!

IT giant, Accenture is hiring graduates and post-graduates for exciting roles in India and globally....

Hiring

Apr 11, 2024

Flipkart opens center in Visakhapatnam to create nearly , jobs

Flipkart, Indias homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has expanded its footprint with the launch of it...

Industry

Apr 11, 2024

Latest news: Flipkart opens center in Visakhapatnam to create nearly , jobs - SightsIn Plus

Wipro appoints Malay Joshi as CEO, Americas

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced the appointment o...

C-Suite Move

Apr 11, 2024

Latest news: Wipro appoints Malay Joshi as CEO, Americas - SightsIn Plus

Industry

Tech Mahindra, Microsoft Unite for Unified Workbench Launch

Tech Mahindra, renowned for its digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions, has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to introduce a unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric. The workbench will help organizations accelerate the adoption of Microsoft Fabric and enable them to create complex data workflows with a simple-to-use interface. This workbench uses Microsoft Fabric, an […]

Apr 11, 2024

CHRO Move

Nimrata Kapoor assumes the role of CHRO at Plaksha University

A technology university, Plaksha University has appointed Nimrata Kapoor as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her role, She will contribute to shaping talent processes at Plaksha, an innovative tech university in India. On her appointment with Plaksha University Nimrata Kapoor said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Human Resources […]

Apr 11, 2024

Industry

NTPC launches Girl Empowerment Mission for Corporate Responsibility

India’s largest integrated power company, NTPC Limited, is preparing to introduce the newest iteration of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM). The program aims to tackle gender inequality by nurturing girls’ imaginations and fostering their ability to explore opportunities. GEM will provide a 1-month workshop for young girls during the […]

Apr 11, 2024

Appointments

Tata Trusts appoints Nisha Popli as Head- HR

India’s oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organization, Tata Trusts has appointed Nisha Popli as its new Head- Human Resources, effective 1 April 2024. Nisha is result-driven, with more than 18 years of experience directing international Human Resources programs for leading businesses, ranging from the Big Four to leading professional services firms globally. She is a creative Human Resources Head […]

Apr 10, 2024

Hiring

US based, Altair to expand India team upto 1,000 employees

Altair, headquartered in the US, aims to grow its India team to 1,000 employees by the end of this year 2024. Altair, a global technology firm, provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing, data analytics, and AI. With 27 offices worldwide and 3,200 employees, India hosts 840 employees in five cities, ranking second […]

Apr 10, 2024

Hiring

HCLTech Freshers Hiring: any graduate or post-graduate can apply

HCLTech, a globally recognized leader in the tech and IT industry invites job applications for hiring any graduates and post-graduates in India. HCLTech’s hiring policy focuses on diversity, equal opportunities, and talent acquisition based on merit. The company embraces a fair and transparent recruitment process, fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous […]

Apr 10, 2024

Appointments

Anmol Industries appoints Abhijit Chakraborty as Head- HR

A leading Biscuit Manufacturing Company in India, Anmol Industries Limited has appointed Abhijit Chakraborty as Head HR. He confirmed the appointment and said, “I’m excited to start my new job in FMCG space, as Head of HR, ANMOL INDUSTRIES LIMITED (Anmol Biscuits, Top 5 Brand, in India)!!” Taking on this position, he’ll helm a team […]

Apr 10, 2024

Survey & Report

31% of women in tech mull leaving within 12 months, Report

According to a Skillsoft report, Nearly a third of women in tech (31%) are contemplating leaving due to poor management, insufficient training, and inadequate compensation. According to Orla Daly, Chief Information Officer at Skillsoft, 85% of survey respondents note gender disparity in their team, while 38% express dissatisfaction with growth prospects. Daly warns of a […]

Apr 10, 2024

Appointments

Merck elevates Dhananjay Singh as MD, Life Science in India

Merck, a prominent science and technology company, appointed Dhananjay Singh as Managing Director of Merck Life Science in India. As of April 1, 2024, Singh assumed the role from Sreenath N S, who retired after 36 years at Merck India. “His appointment will be in addition to his current role as Head of Science and […]

Apr 10, 2024

Appointments

Kraft Heinz appoints Priyanka Kulkarni as HR Head, India

One of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, Kraft Heinz has appointed Priyanka Kulkarni as HR Head, India. In this role, she will be responsible for end-to-end HR Lifecycle at India GCC for Kraft Heinz. She confirmed the appointment on LinkedIn and stated, “Day 1’s are always special as they signify new […]

Apr 10, 2024

Survey & Report

Tech Startup layoffs in India drop 60% in January-March, report

As per Layoff.fyi, Indian technology startups have scaled back on layoffs this year, with a reduction of over 2,000 employees in the first quarter compared to last year, marking a 60% decrease. This decline aligns with reduced venture capital, according to the tracking website. In the first quarter of 2023, 43 firms axed 5,358 employees, […]

Apr 9, 2024

Survey & Report

AI Market in India is Projected to Grow at 25-35% till 2027, Report

According to BCG and NASSCOM report, The AI Software & Services market is already valued at c. $100 Bn and is expected to reach $300-320 Bn by 2027. Further, investments in AI are also booming across the globe with a sizeable $83 Bn invested in 2023. Interestingly, data & analytics and Gen AI emerge as […]

Apr 9, 2024