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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Thoughtworks appoints Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People, India

Jan 15, 2026

BizX appoints Narendra Singh Chandel as VP Head of HR

BizX, the global SaaS lending powerhouse and a subsidiary of BizCredit, has announced the appointm...

Appointments

Jan 15, 2026

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Citigroup Accelerates Restructuring with , New Job Cuts

Citigroup is moving forward with its sweeping organizational overhaul this week by cutting approxima...

Layoffs

Jan 15, 2026

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McKinsey Workforce , Humans, , AI Agents

McKinsey amp Company Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels has disclosed that the firms wo...

Industry

Jan 15, 2026

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Appointments

Amara Raja Group Appoints Siemens’ Dr Shilpa as Group CHRO

The Amara Raja Group has appointed Dr Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She succeeds Jaikrishna B, who is set to retire after more than two decades of distinguished service leading the group’s HR function. In her new role, Dr Maheshwari will lead the group’s HR strategy, focusing on future-ready […]

Jan 14, 2026

Industry

Gratuity Liabilities Surge Under New Labour Codes

Corporate India is witnessing a significant impact on its bottom line this earnings season as the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective November 21, 2025, forces a massive recalculation of employee benefits. Major players, particularly in the IT services sector, have reported a sharp rise in gratuity provisions in their October–December (Q3) financial results, […]

Jan 13, 2026

Survey & Report

EY Survey 2025: India Outpaces in AI Adoption and Talent Health

According to the EY Work Reimagined Survey 2025, India’s workforce is undergoing a profound “talent reset,” balancing increased work intensity with the highest levels of employee health and empowerment worldwide. India has emerged as a global leader in the rapid transformation of the workplace, driven by a massive surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and […]

Jan 13, 2026

Appointments

Vikram Solar Appoints Biresh Ranjan Das as SVP – HR

Vikram Solar, a major force in India’s renewable energy landscape, announced on January 13, 2026, the appointment of Biresh Ranjan Das as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, emphasized that India’s energy transition requires scale, speed, and capability to progress in tandem. He noted that building future-ready talent is a strategic […]

Jan 13, 2026

Employment

AI-Driven Software and Data Intelligence Internship, Stipend 10K/m

AICTE and XTRAGRAD Technologies have announced an AI-Driven Software and Data Intelligence Internship, aimed at engineering students seeking hands-on exposure to Artificial Intelligence and data-driven technologies. Based in Hyderabad, the internship begins immediately, runs for 10 weeks, and offers a monthly stipend of ₹10,000. Applications are open until 30 June 2026, with 30 openings available. […]

Jan 13, 2026

Appointments

Fujitsu Appoints Shilpa Sharma as Lead – Human Resources, India

Fujitsu, a global leader in digital services, has appointed Shilpa Sharma as Lead- HR for India business. In her new role at Fujitsu, Shilpa will be responsible for leading the HR capabilities for the India business, including workforce planning, leadership development, talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee engagement, etc. She will work closely with […]

Jan 13, 2026

Technology

Why McKinsey is Betting on Humans for Clients and AI for Admin

McKinsey & Company’s Global Managing Partner, Bob Sternfels, has revealed a significant structural shift in the consulting giant’s workforce, marking a pivot toward a more “client-centric” model. In a recent disclosure, Bob noted that the firm has increased its client-facing roles by 25% over the past few years, while simultaneously shrinking its back-office and administrative […]

Jan 13, 2026

Hiring

Anarock Diversifies into Project Management; Hires 550 Experts

Anarock Group, a leading independent real estate services firm, officially announced its entry into the Project Management and Engineering Services (PMES) sector on January 12, 2026. Anarock designed this strategic expansion to transform the company into a comprehensive, one-stop solution provider that moves beyond brokerage and consultancy to manage the entire project lifecycle from concept […]

Jan 13, 2026

Appointments

CCL Products India Appoints Srinivas Atla as CHRO

CCL Products India, a producer of premium-quality coffee, has appointed Srinivas Atla as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, he will drive HR strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines, lead workforce transformation, and build organisational capability aligned with CCL Products India’s long-term business goals. Extensive Experience With nearly three decades of experience in […]

Jan 13, 2026

Industry

HCLTech Q3 Results: AI Revenue Surges 20%, Headcount Drops

HCLTech, India’s third-largest IT services provider, announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY26 on January 12, 2026. The company crossed a historic milestone by hitting $15 billion in annualized revenue, driven by explosive growth in its AI portfolio and seasonal strength in its software business. However, similar to its industry peers, the company’s […]

Jan 13, 2026

Industry

Thousands of Jobs Loom With LG Electronics Mega Plant in AP

Andhra Pradesh’s industrial landscape is witnessing a massive transformation as LG Electronics accelerates the development of its ₹5,000-crore manufacturing facility. Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communications, Nara Lokesh, recently highlighted the “speed and scale” of the project, which is set to become a global benchmark for consumer durables manufacturing and a primary engine for regional job creation. […]

Jan 13, 2026

Industry

Ashok Leyland Pairs Jobs with Massive Skill Drive in Lucknow

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art integrated commercial vehicle plant in Lucknow on January 9, 2026. Spread across 70 acres in the Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area, the facility is designed to serve as a global hub for green mobility, focusing primarily on the production of electric buses and […]

Jan 13, 2026