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Infosys has flagged increasing pricing pressure as clients expect greater productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI), even as the technology creates new business opportunities. The development shows the growing challenge for HR leaders in the IT services industry to balance employee costs, productivity expectations and workforce skills. During its second-quarter earnings discussion on October 23, […]
India’s IT-BPM sector is expected to hire around 2.1 lakh freshers in FY27 as recruitment recovers from a decline in entry-level hiring. However, employers are increasingly seeking graduates with AI skills and expertise in data engineering, cybersecurity and other specialised technology areas. Fresher Hiring Expected to Recover in FY27 According to industry estimates cited in […]
The Indian Army’s Northern Command has invited applications for its 2026–27 internship programme, offering a 75-day opportunity for young innovators and aspiring technologists to work on defence-related projects. The programme offers a total stipend of ₹75,000 and covers areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones and robotics. Internship Duration, Stipend and Locations The internship will […]
Nestlé India has announced changes to its senior management, with Gopichandar Jagatheesan set to lead its Nutrition and Dairy business and Mansi Khanna nominated to head Chocolates and Confectionery from January 1, 2027, subject to necessary approvals. The company disclosed the changes in a regulatory filing dated October 21, 2026, stating that the appointments are […]
ICICI Life Insurance plans to add 20,000 women advisors across India by the end of FY2027 under its Narishakti initiative. The company announced the target on October 15, 2026, as the programme marked its second anniversary. As of September 30, 2026, the insurer had more than 78,000 women advisors. They accounted for around 32% of […]
India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are projected to employ 3.3–3.7 million people by 2031, adding 1–1.4 million net jobs and generating demand for 150–170 million sq. ft. of additional office space, according to a new Embark report Titled India GCCs in the AI Era: Implications for Workforce Growth and Office Demand, the report examines how […]
Welspun Corp has secured an order worth approximately ₹5,500 crore ($580 million) from a major US midstream company to supply coated steel pipes for a natural gas pipeline project in the Permian Basin, United States. The contract is linked to gas supplies for a data centre complex operated by a leading global hyperscaler. The order […]
Himanshu Bhardwaj has joined IBM as Head APAC – Business Orchestration Services (BOS), based in Gurugram, Haryana, according to his LinkedIn profile. In his new role, Himanshu will lead Business Orchestration Services across the Asia-Pacific region, with responsibilities covering business strategy, go-to-market plans, regional growth, market expansion, commercial performance, partnerships and operational excellence. Extensive Experience […]
Tata Insights and Quants (Tata iQ), the Tata Group’s advanced analytics and AI centre of excellence, is offering a free, online Internship through Forage to help participants develop practical skills in data analytics, predictive modelling and generative AI. The programme, titled GenAI Powered Data Analytics, allows participants to experience a simulated AI transformation consultant role. […]
The full rollout of EPFO 3.0 could take another year after completion of the tendering process, potentially delaying proposed social-security benefits for gig, platform, unorganised and construction workers. According to a Business Standard report, the request for proposal (RFP) to select the technology partner was still being prepared. The report said implementation could take around […]
Barclays plans to cut around 5,000 jobs globally in 2026 as the British banking group increases its use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. The planned reduction represents around 5% of its workforce, according to a Reuters report published on October 22. Barclays Chief Financial Officer Anna Cross […]
Harsha Gopal Kadam, Managing Director and CEO of Schaeffler India, was taken into police custody on October 19, 2026, in connection with an investigation into a factory accident in Talegaon, Pune district, that killed two workers in June. According to a regulatory filing dated October 20, the investigation was expanded to include Kadam because of […]
