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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Goldman Sachs Elevates Saloni Kochhar as Managing Director

Jan 2, 2026

Wells Fargo elevates Pradeep Ravulakollu as Managing Director

Wells Fargo, a diversified, community-based financial services company, has elevated Pradeep Ravulak...

Appointments

Jan 2, 2026

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Boston Consulting Group BCG Elevates Athira Asokan as Partner

Boston Consulting Group BCG has elevated Athira Asokan as Partner, marking a significant milestone...

Appointments

Jan 2, 2026

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How Zomato and Swiggy Broke the New Years Eve Strike

In a high-stakes standoff on the busiest night of the year, Indias food delivery and quick-commerce...

Strike

Jan 2, 2026

Work Model

Amazon to Pause 5-Day Office Mandate for Staff Stranded in India

Amazon has authorized a temporary remote work arrangement for hundreds of employees currently stranded in India. The decision, revealed through an internal memo dated December 17, 2025, specifically addresses the mounting crisis caused by unprecedented US consular delays and enhanced vetting procedures for H-1B visa holders. While Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has enforced a rigid […]

Jan 2, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

JSW Paints Finalizes Historic Acquisition of AkzoNobel India

JSW Paints Limited has officially completed its acquisition of a controlling majority stake in AkzoNobel India Limited (ANIL). The deal, finalized on December 10, 2025, marks one of the largest transactions in the history of the Indian paint industry, effectively merging the “Magic of Dulux” with the aggressive “Thoughtfulness” of the JSW Group. Following the completion […]

Jan 2, 2026

EPFO

Tech Mahindra to Appeal Massive EPFO Penalty

In a significant escalation of a decade-long dispute, the Pune office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has directed Tech Mahindra Limited to remit a staggering ₹1,287.44 crore. The order, issued under Section 7A of the EPF Act, 1952, follows allegations of large-scale defaults in provident fund contributions, specifically concerning employees on overseas deputation. This […]

Dec 31, 2025

Partnership

Inside the Windfall for Groq Employees Joining Nvidia

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, Nvidia has finalized a landmark $20 billion deal with AI inference startup Groq. While technically structured as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement” and asset purchase to bypass antitrust hurdles, the transaction functions as a massive “acquihire.” For Groq’s workforce, the deal represents one of the most […]

Dec 31, 2025

Compensation

Ather Energy Rewards Workforce with New Equity Allotment

Ather Energy, India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and a prominent “unicorn” in the sustainable mobility sector, has officially approved the allotment of 429,212 equity shares to its employees. This move, part of the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), comes at a critical juncture as the company accelerates its preparations for a high-profile Initial Public Offering […]

Dec 31, 2025

Appointments

Tata Technologies Appoints Uttam Gujrati as Chief Financial Officer

Tata Technologies Ltd has announced the appointment of Uttam Gujrati as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from today, 31 December 2025. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Savitha Balachandran, who stepped down from her role on 30 December 2025 to pursue opportunities outside the Tata Group. Savitha […]

Dec 31, 2025

Appointments

ANAND Group Names Manoj Sharma as SVP– Group HR, Automotive

ANAND Group has appointed Manoj Sharma as Senior Vice President – Group Human Resources at ANAND Automotive Pvt. Ltd. The appointment strengthens the Group’s leadership team as it continues to focus on building a future-ready, people-centric organization aligned with its long-term growth ambitions. In his new role, Manoj Sharma will lead the Group HR function, […]

Dec 31, 2025

Layoffs

Sapiens Moves HQ to London and Slashes 800 Jobs

Sapiens International Corporation, a long-standing leader in the insurance technology (InsurTech) sector, is undergoing a radical transformation following its $2.5 billion acquisition by the American private equity firm Advent International. The completion of the deal in mid-December 2025 has immediately triggered a series of aggressive restructuring moves, including massive workforce reductions, the replacement of nearly its […]

Dec 31, 2025

Partnership

Kyndryl and Unicre extend partnership for digital innovation

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical technology services, and Unicre, a prominent player in Portugal’s financial services sector for issuing and acquiring, have announced the extension of their long-standing managed services agreement. Under the renewed collaboration, Kyndryl will continue to lead workload migration initiatives, supporting Unicre’s accelerated transition to cloud-based environments and advancing its broader […]

Dec 31, 2025

Layoffs

Polish Media Giant Agora SA to Cut 6.5% of Workforce

Agora SA, one of Poland’s largest and most influential media conglomerates, has announced a significant restructuring plan involving the layoff of up to 166 employees. The move, which impacts approximately 6.56% of the group’s total workforce, is part of a strategic pivot to streamline digital operations and automate legacy processes that the company described as “ineffective” in […]

Dec 31, 2025

Layoffs

LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%

Luminar Technologies, a leading developer of automotive LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 30% reduction in its global workforce. This decision comes as the company attempts to transition from a research-and-development-heavy phase to a leaner, high-volume production model, aiming to preserve capital and accelerate its path […]

Dec 30, 2025

Employment

10-Week Virtual Internship on Future Ready Skills for Pan-India

AICTE and Agratas EduTech have announced a Full-Time Virtual Internship Program aimed at empowering students with industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience. Open to candidates across India, the internship will begin immediately and run for a duration of 10 weeks, offering learners an opportunity to gain practical exposure while working in a flexible virtual environment. The […]

Dec 30, 2025