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Updated on: Dec 2025

Appointments

Bharti Airtel Announces Major Leadership Reshuffle

Dec 19, 2025

Why the H-B Visa Process is Stalling for Indians

Thousands of Indian IT professionals and skilled workers are facing a massive disruption to their ca...

Industry

Dec 19, 2025

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Sekhmet Pharmaventures Appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO

Jitendra Jalan has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Sekhmet Pharmaventures. In his...

Appointments

Dec 18, 2025

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SP Global Launches StepForward Initiative for AI-Ready Youth

SampP Global today announced the launch of StepForward, a new philanthropic initiative aimed at eq...

Employment

Dec 18, 2025

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Merger & Acquisition

Coursera to Acquire Udemy to Create Global Learning Powerhouse

Coursera and Udemy have officially entered into a definitive merger agreement. The all-stock transaction values the combined company at approximately $2.5 billion, creating a global learning powerhouse designed to dominate the “AI era” of workforce training. The announcement, made on December 17, 2025, comes as the edtech industry shifts its focus from pandemic-era consumer growth to […]

Dec 18, 2025

Industry

Tata Group to Double TCS Workforce in Uttar Pradesh to 30,000

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has proposed the development of a dedicated “AI City” in Lucknow and increase TCS workforce. This landmark announcement came following a high-level meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, December 15, 2025. Central to this vision is a massive expansion plan for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which aims to nearly […]

Dec 18, 2025

Appointments

EXL Appoints Seepika Singhal as VP & India Head – Total Rewards

EXL, a leading data analytics and digital operations company, has appointed Seepika Singhal as Vice President and India Head – Total Rewards. Announcing the move on social media, Singhal shared her enthusiasm for beginning a new chapter at EXL, where she will lead India Compensation & Benefits and help build scalable, equitable, and future-ready rewards […]

Dec 18, 2025

Appointments

Dr Batra’s Appoints Deepak Pant as Group COO

Dr Batra’s Healthcare announced on December 17, 2025, the appointment of Deepak Pant as its new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO). Effective since November 27, 2025, Deepak is tasked with steering the centennial-bound homeopathy giant through a high-growth phase. This leadership transition underscores the brand’s commitment to modernizing its holistic healthcare delivery and scaling its […]

Dec 18, 2025

Industry

How Skills-Based Rewards are Shaping India’s 2026 Salary Trends

In a move that signals a stabilizing yet competitive corporate landscape, employee salary in India are projected to rise by an average of 9 per cent in 2026. According to the latest Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) by global HR consulting firm Mercer, the Indian automotive and high-tech sectors are set to outpace the national average, offering the most aggressive […]

Dec 18, 2025

Appointments

Britannia Appoints Rakshit Hargave as CEO & Managing Director

Britannia Industries, India’s leading food company, has appointed Rakshit Hargave as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. His appointment is effective December 15, 2025, the company said in a regulatory filing. He succeeds Varun Berry, who stepped down earlier this year after a successful decade-long tenure marked by consistent growth and portfolio expansion. On […]

Dec 18, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ

E-commerce giant Amazon has confirmed it will slash 370 positions at its European headquarters in Luxembourg. This decision, finalized in mid-December 2025, represents approximately 8.5% of its 4,370-strong workforce in the Grand Duchy. The layoffs are the largest single corporate redundancy the country has seen in two decades, signaling a stark shift in the relationship […]

Dec 18, 2025

Work Model

Delhi Implements Mandatory 50% Work-From-Home Order

As the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi continues to choke under a “Severe Plus” air quality category, the state government has officially enforced a mandatory 50% work-from-home (WFH) policy for both public and private sectors. The directive, announced by Environment and Labour officials, is part of the emergency measures under the Graded Response Action […]

Dec 18, 2025

Appointments

LNJ Bhilwara Group Appoints Basant Jain as JMD & CEO, Bhilwara Energy

LNJ Bhilwara Group, one of India’s leading diversified industrial conglomerates, has announced the appointment of Basant Jain as Joint Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bhilwara Energy Limited (BEL) and its subsidiaries. BEL is the Group’s clean energy and greentech business platform, anchoring its renewable power and sustainability initiatives. In his new role, Basant […]

Dec 17, 2025

Hiring

GCCs Are Outpacing IT Firms in Hiring by 4X

India’s technology employment sector is undergoing its most profound transformation in a decade, characterized by the rapid emergence of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as the country’s primary engine for net new job creation. Recent data indicates a tectonic shift, with GCCs—captive centers owned by multinational corporations—recruiting technology professionals at a rate four times faster than […]

Dec 17, 2025

Industry

Casagrand Rewards Another 800 Employees with Singapore Trip

Casagrand, the Chennai-based real estate powerhouse, reaffirmed its employee-first philosophy by announcing its second major international reward trip in quick succession. Following a recent 1,000-employee trip to London, a massive batch of 800 staff is now heading to Singapore for a week-long, fully sponsored vacation. This initiative, part of the annual ‘Profit Share Bonanza,’ underscores […]

Dec 17, 2025

Employment

Indian Army Internship, Daily Stipend ₹1,000: Apply by Dec 21

The Indian Army has opened applications for the Indian Army Internship Programme (IAIP) 2025, a technology-driven initiative designed for engineering students and research scholars. Branded “Beyond Silos, Beyond Limits,” the programme offers hands-on exposure to live defence technology projects in secure, mission-critical environments. Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹1,000 per day. Programme Overview […]

Dec 17, 2025