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Updated on: Feb 2026

News

Barriers for Women in AI of Female Engineers Cite Time Constraints for Upskilling

Feb 26, 2026

Tata Projects Appoints Shirley Burla as Chief Human Resources Officer

Tata Projects, an engineering, procurement, and construction firm under the Tata Group, has elevated...

Appointments

Feb 26, 2026

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PwC Opens Applications for Internship, Trainee Position in India

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC has opened applications for an Internshiptrainee position in its Advis...

Hiring

Feb 26, 2026

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SP Global Opens Summer Internship Program in India

Hyderabad, Gurgaon, and Noida SampP Global has announced a summer internship program for student...

Internship

Feb 26, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

upGrad Acquires Internshala to Dominate Early-Career Recruitment

upGrad has announced the acquisition of Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace. The deal, finalized on February 26, 2026, is structured as a 90% stock-swap transaction. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, industry sources estimate the deal values Internshala at approximately ₹100 crore. Bridging the Silos: Education Meets Employment The acquisition is designed to […]

Feb 26, 2026

Hiring

Bharat Supply to Hire 500+ Local Youth for New Rural Hubs

Logistics startup Bharat Supply has announced a massive regional expansion across Central India, marking one of its most significant growth phases to date. On February 19, 2026, the company revealed plans to establish 40 new distribution centers across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and adjoining states. This move is set to generate direct employment for over 500 local youth, with recruitment […]

Feb 26, 2026

News

Anthropic’s New Claude Plugins: Automating HR, Finance, and Engineering Workflows

On February 24, 2026, Anthropic announced a major expansion of Claude Cowork, transforming its AI from a conversational assistant into an integrated “enterprise engine.” The update introduces a suite of specialized plugins and connectors. These tools are designed to embed Claude directly into the core workflows of finance, HR, engineering, and design teams. This move signals […]

Feb 26, 2026

Industry

India’s Renewable Sector to Create 3 Million Jobs by 2030

In a significant structural shift for the national economy, India’s renewable energy sector has emerged as a premier jobs engine. As of January 2026, the country has achieved a landmark milestone, with 52% of its installed power capacity (272 GW out of 520.5 GW) now coming from non-fossil fuel sources. This progress puts India years […]

Feb 25, 2026

Internship

Citigroup Announces Apprenticeship Program in India

Global banking company Citigroup has introduced a new apprenticeship role in India, showing its continued focus on early-career hiring. The position is posted on its official LinkedIn page, and the position is based in Mumbai. It sits within the bank’s broader financial services operations and aims to give young professionals practical experience in key banking […]

Feb 25, 2026

News

Is the IT Model Dead? Wipro CTO Hari Shetty Rebuts AI Fearmongering

In a powerful address that balances caution with industrial optimism, Wipro Chief Strategist and Technology Officer, Hari Shetty, has declared that Artificial Intelligence will be the “dominant force” in the global economy for the next 20 years. Speaking on February 23, 2026, Hari dismissed fears that AI is a threat to the Indian IT sector, […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

OpenAI Appoints Arvind KC as Chief People Officer

OpenAI, an AI research organization, has appointed Arvind KC as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this new role, Arvind will lead the global people strategy, talent growth, and workplace operations, which include hiring, employee experience, leadership training, and performance programs as the company expands its work around the world. He will work with senior leaders […]

Feb 25, 2026

Industry

Axis Bank Unveils Salary-Linked Training for SME Relationship Managers in 2026

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has announced a specialized Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) program in collaboration with Adda Education (Career247). Launched on February 25, 2026, the initiative aims to build a dedicated cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG), focusing specifically on the bank’s rapidly expanding Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) portfolio. Axis Bank Solving the […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

BlackRock Appoints Dipeeka as Vice President – HR & ER, APAC

Global asset management firm BlackRock has appointed Dipeeka Walvatkar Pendurkar as Vice President – HR, Employee Relations (APAC). In this new role, she will lead complex workplace investigations covering conduct, discrimination, harassment, and policy breaches, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes aligned with global standards. Dipeeka will advise business leaders and HR teams on disciplinary […]

Feb 25, 2026

News

India Inc Salary Trends 2026: Which Sector is Winning the Hike War?

India’s appraisal season is showing signs of renewed optimism as fresh data from major global professional services firms, Aon and EY, projects an average salary increase of 9.1% for 2026. This marks a slight but significant uptick from the 8.9% actual hike recorded in 2025, signaling a phase of stabilization and strategic talent investment in a […]

Feb 25, 2026

Appointments

V. S. International Ropes in Rasik Dave as Head- HR from Sun Pharma

Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company V. S. International Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Rasik Dave as Head – Human Resources. In his new role at V. S. International, he will work closely with the management and executive team to align HR strategies with business priorities spanning R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations. His mandate includes strengthening talent pipelines, enhancing […]

Feb 25, 2026

News

McKinsey Report: How Informality in MSMEs Costs the Economy Billions

A groundbreaking report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has highlighted a staggering productivity gap in India’s labor market. It reveals that workers in India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) produce only 14% of the value added per worker compared to their counterparts in large firms. This massive disparity, driven largely by extreme informality, […]

Feb 25, 2026