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Tata Digital Leadership BigBasket mg Founders to Step Down

Tata Digital is witnessing a significant management overhaul as the founders of two of its flagship ...

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HCLTech Opens Applications for PM Internship Scheme

HCLTech has invited applications for internship roles under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme PM...

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The th Pay Commission Could Triple Your Minimum Basic Pay

th Pay Commission CPC has entered a critical consultation phase as of April , setting the sta...

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HDFC Bank Penalizing Staff; No Action Against Former Chairman

HDFC Bank is navigating a significant governance storm following the abrupt resignation of its part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, on March 18, 2026. While the bank has initiated a sweeping disciplinary crackdown, internal sources indicate that the lender is unlikely to file a legal suit or seek damages against Chakraborty, despite the market turmoil triggered by his exit. The […]

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Govt Expands ITI Training and Apprenticeships Under PM-SETU

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced a massive expansion of technical training and apprenticeships programs. On April 1, 2026, the government confirmed a significant budget increase for the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore aimed at modernizing 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and five […]

Software Development 60% Faster? HCLTech Launches AI Force 2.0

HCLTech has officially launched AI Force 2.0, the next evolution of its proprietary service transformation platform. Announced on April 1, 2026, the updated platform moves beyond traditional generative AI by integrating Agentic AI—a system where autonomous software agents can analyze data, make context-aware decisions, and execute multi-step tasks independently across enterprise workflows. HCLTech AI Force 2.0: Unified […]

Internship

NICSI Internship 2026, Apply Online for Digital Skills by April 10

The National Informatics Centre Services has opened applications for its NICSI Internship Programme 2026. Students from across India can apply between April 1 and April 10, 2026. This short window gives interested candidates a chance to gain practical experience in government technology projects. This internship is meant to connect classroom learning with real work. Selected […]

Layoffs

BYD is Cutting 10% of Its Staff to Fund Next-Gen Battery Tech

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) titan BYD has confirmed a massive workforce reduction of approximately 100,000 employees. This 10% cut brings the company’s total headcount down to 870,000. Paradoxically, the downsizing comes on the heels of a landmark year where BYD delivered a record 4.6 million vehicles and surpassed the one-million mark in overseas exports for the first time. The Profitability […]

Appointments

Allied Blenders & Distillers Appoints Amar Sinha as MD Designate

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has officially announced a significant leadership transition. On April 2, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of industry veteran Amar Sinha as Managing Director (MD) Designate. The company designed this move to ensure a seamless succession as current Managing Director Alok Gupta […]

CHRO Move

Decisiv Appoints Priyanka Chandel as Chief HR Officer

Decisiv has appointed Priyanka Chandel as its Chief Human Resources Officer, strengthening its leadership team during a period of steady growth and continued business expansion. Commenting on Priyanka Chandel’s appointment, CEO Tim Hardin said her experience in technology and logistics will support the company’s focus on building a strong, people-first workplace. He noted that while […]

Appointments

Myntra Appoints Jubin Kapasi as Vice President – HR

Myntra has elevated Jubin Kapasi as Vice President – Human Resources from his most recent role as Senior Director – Human Capital. In his new role, he will handle the full people strategy across key business areas. This includes teams in technology, product, UX, platforms, and data science, along with support functions like finance, marketing, […]

Alibaba Workforce Shrinks as AI Automation Takes the Lead

Alibaba Group Holding Limited has undergone a seismic shift in its operational structure, disclosing a staggering 34% reduction in its global workforce over the past year. As of March 2026, the company’s employee roster has plummeted to approximately 124,320, down from nearly 194,000 just twelve months prior. This massive contraction signals a decisive exit from legacy physical retail […]

Internship

EduSkills launches Arduino-to-AI Virtual Internship, 1,000 openings

EduSkills Foundation, in collaboration with AICTE, has announced the launch of its latest virtual internship program titled “Arduino to AI: Embedded Intelligence Engineering (Cohort – 16).” The initiative aims to equip students across India with future-ready skills in embedded systems and artificial intelligence. The internship begins immediately on April 2, 2026, and will run for […]

Apr 2, 2026