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Updated on: Feb 2026

Event

HCLTech CEO Warns of Painful AI Shift as Tech Prioritizes Efficiency Over Jobs

Feb 25, 2026

TBO Tek Appoints Industry Veteran Aditi Madhok-Naarden as Global CHRO

TBO Tek Limited, a prominent global BB travel technology platform, has announced the appointment of...

Appointments

Feb 24, 2026

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Cognizant Opens GenC Hiring Program for Graduates

Cognizant has started fresh hiring under its GenC Generation Cognizant Program. The company is exp...

Hiring

Feb 24, 2026

IDFC First Bank Clarifies Status of Crore Isolated Fraud

IDFC First Bank has sent shockwaves through the banking sector by uncovering a -crore fraud at i...

Employment

Feb 24, 2026

News

TCS to Train 25,000 Employees as ServiceNow Partnership Targets AI Scale

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ServiceNow have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, aimed at accelerating the adoption of GenAI-driven digital transformation for global enterprises. This collaboration combines TCS’s deep industry domain expertise with ServiceNow’s advanced AI platform to deliver specialized solutions across various business functions. Building the AI-Powered Enterprise At the heart […]

Feb 24, 2026

Appointments

Suzlon Elevates J P Chalasani and Appoints Ajay Kapur as Group CEO

Renewable energy giant Suzlon Group has announced a new leadership architecture designed to transition the company into a “full-stack” green energy conglomerate. Central to this “Suzlon 2.0” vision is the appointment of Ajay Kapur as the new Group CEO and the formation of a Group Executive Council (GEC) to steer long-term strategy. The Shift to […]

Feb 24, 2026

EPFO

EPFO to Automatically Refund Dormant Accounts Under ₹1,000

In a significant move to clear the massive backlog of unclaimed funds, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has approved a pilot EPFO project for the automatic refund of dormant Provident Fund (PF) accounts. Announced on February 23, 2026, the initiative aims to return money to millions of subscribers without requiring any formal application or tedious […]

Feb 24, 2026

Layoffs

Why Sam Altman Says AI is Being Falsely Blamed for Job Losses

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sounded the alarm on a deceptive corporate trend he calls “AI Washing.” Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 23, 2026, Altman accused several companies of falsely blaming artificial intelligence for mass layoffs to mask more traditional business failures, such as over-hiring and poor financial planning. […]

Feb 24, 2026

Industry

Amazon Opens Its Second Largest Office in Asia in Bengaluru

In a major expansion of its Indian operations, Amazon officially inaugurated its second-largest office in Asia on February 23, 2026. Located in North Bengaluru, the 1.1 million-square-foot facility serves as the company’s new India headquarters, housing over 7,000 employees across key divisions, including e-commerce, technology, payments, and operations. A Strategic Hub for Innovation The 12-storey […]

Feb 24, 2026

Employment

NITI Aayog Proposes New Benefits to Boost Youth Employment

NITI Aayog, the Indian government’s premier policy think tank, has released a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap to overhaul the country’s vocational training ecosystem. The report, titled “Transforming Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs),” advocates for a drastic shift toward industry-aligned curricula and the strengthening of post-apprenticeship benefits to bridge the widening skill gap in India’s workforce. […]

Feb 23, 2026

Employment

Microsoft opens Applications for Multiple Internships across Country

Microsoft in India has opened applications for a wide range of internship opportunities across India, offering students hands-on exposure to real-world technology, research, and product development environments. The company’s latest internship cycle includes Data Science, UX Research, and other technical roles spread across key locations such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, and Noida, with some […]

Feb 23, 2026

Industry

Meta PMs Rebrand as ‘AI Builders’ as Zuckerberg Flattens Org Hierarchy

In a quiet but profound shift within the halls of Meta, a new identity is emerging among the ranks of product management. In February 2026, several veteran Meta product managers (PMs) began rebranding themselves as “AI Builders.” This shift marks a departure from the traditional PM role—once focused primarily on strategy, roadmaps, and cross-team coordination—toward […]

Feb 23, 2026

Layoffs

Livspace Cuts 12% Workforce to Automate Design and Sales

Home interior and renovation unicorn Livspace has announced the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees, representing roughly 12% of its workforce. The move, confirmed in February 2026, coincides with the company’s pivot toward becoming an “AI-native agentic organization” and the departure of co-founder Saurabh Jain after an 11-year tenure. Transition to an AI-Native Model Livspace described the job cuts as a “strategic […]

Feb 23, 2026

Appointments

Redis Appoints Abhoy Kumar Sarkar as Country Manager & Managing Director

Redis, the global leader in real-time data platforms, has announced the appointment of Abhoy Kumar Sarkar as Country Manager and Managing Director for India. This strategic move, effective February 23, 2026, aims to accelerate the company’s expansion and enterprise adoption in one of its most vital international markets. A Veteran Leader for a High-Growth Market […]

Feb 23, 2026

Appointments

Cipla Appoints Achin Gupta as Managing Director & Global CEO

In a major leadership move, Cipla announces the appointment of Achin Gupta as MD & GCEO effective April 1, 2026 Achin is succeeding Umang Vohra, who has served as the MD & Global CEO of Cipla since 2016. This transition is in line with Cipla’s succession planning process to ensure continuity, stability, and a clear […]

Feb 23, 2026

Appointments

Microsoft Appoints Indian Origin Asha Sharma as CEO- Xbox

Tech giant Microsoft has elevated Asha Sharma as its executive vice president and CEO of Xbox Gaming. Her appointment adds to the list of Indian-origin leaders running major U.S. tech firms. These include Alphabet and Google led by Sundar Pichai, Adobe led by Shantanu Narayen, Palo Alto Networks led by Nikesh Arora, and Microsoft under […]

Feb 23, 2026