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Updated on: May 2022

Industry

ITC Infotech launches Learn From Anywhere initiative

May 12, 2022

Indian IT companies have created over , new jobs in FY

According to media reports, the Indian IT company services sector has created more than , new ...

Hiring

May 12, 2022

Latest news: Indian IT companies have created over , new jobs in FY - SightsIn Plus

Minimum wages act only clerical or arithmetical mistakes can be corrected SC

The Supreme Court has observed and stated that only the clerical or arithmetical mistakes in any ord...

Labour Law

May 12, 2022

Latest news: Minimum wages act only clerical or arithmetical mistakes can be corrected SC - SightsIn Plus

upGrad strengthens leadership team with two new hires

Edtech major, upGrad has expanded its executive leadership team with strategic hires to bolster the ...

Appointments

May 12, 2022

Latest news: upGrad strengthens leadership team with two new hires - SightsIn Plus

Hiring

TradeIndia rolls out aggressive hiring plans, aims to recruit 500+ people

TradeIndia, India’s largest online B2B marketplace has initiated aggressive hiring plans across verticals such as sales, Senior Leadership, Product management, technology and corporate functions. In a bid to emerge as segment leaders, this extensive recruitment drive is well slated to strengthen TradeIndia’s existing talent as well as enhance core proficiency, productivity and the overall market […]

May 11, 2022

Hiring

HCL to hire 1.5k employees for Nagpur unit by 2024

IT giant, HCL Technologies said that it will expand its presence in Mihan, Nagpur, and plans to increase its workforce to 5,000 in its 140-acres campus in the following two years. HCL Nagpur campus is operational since 2018 and has a current strength of 3500+ employees. In its Nagpur facility, HCL has been creating job opportunities for […]

May 11, 2022

Industry

IT companies acquire smaller firms to shift to delivering digital-led projects

The IT companies in India have increased the acquiring specialized companies to scale up digital capacity. Experts said, this process of building internal capacity for digital projects can be very long and delivery can become even more complex. They added that the process of acquisitions allows them to gain immediate access to features, enter newer […]

May 11, 2022

Hiring

Nagarro India hiring for various WFH & WFA Jobs, freshers can also apply

Recently, Nagarro, a global leader in digital engineering said that it is planning to add 4,500 people to its workforce globally in the coming months, which will also include freshers. Nagarro continues to hire talent aggressively across the world, especially in Austria, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Romania, Sri Lanka, the UAE, and the United States. […]

May 11, 2022

Hiring

Wipro relaunching hiring for women SAP professionals with career break

Bengaluru-based IT major, Wipro has begun a program to support women professionals who are interested in relaunching their careers after a break of 6+ months. The company said in a statement, “This is our Inclusion and Diversity [I&D] initiative for women who are looking to relaunch their career post a break – be it for a sabbatical, […]

May 11, 2022

Hiring

Appventurez to expand tech capabilities & double team size this fiscal year

Appventurez, one of the leading mobile application development companies, plans to employ over 500 engineers and digital technology experts specializing in low-code and no-code app development this fiscal year, a 100% increase from its current team size of 250. By employing significantly more developers, the company aims to expand its technological capabilities and build disruptive […]

May 10, 2022

Labour Law

Employment Obtained Through Fake Caste Certificate is Void: Madras HC

The Madras High Court has ordered the compulsory retirement of an employee of the Indra Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) who has been recruited by submitting a forged community certificate. Ganesan could not be allowed to get the benefits on technical grounds and he could not get a premium or bounty, as the initial […]

May 10, 2022

Industry

Paytm grants 3.97 mn new stock options to employees

Paytm last week granted 3.97 million new stock options to employees under the One97 Employees Stock Option Scheme 2019 (‘Esop 2019‘). The exercise price of these stock options is Rs 9. The Noida-based fintech also allotted 177,114 equity shares to employees who have vested their options. The Company’s scheme includes provisions for dealing with the […]

May 10, 2022

Hiring

EY is hiring for various roles in India, freshers can also apply

EY, the leading global professional services organization has announced that it would be inducting Experienced Professionals, Students & Entry-Level jobs for various roles in India. The company is having multiple openings in the Data Analytics / Data Science / Data Engineer / UiPath / RPA / Cyber Security / Data Architect / .Net Full Stack […]

May 10, 2022

Industry

Uber to Cut Costs, Slow Down Hiring, CEO Tells Staff

Uber Technologies will slow down hiring and reduce expenditure on its marketing and incentive activities, according to a letter from Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi. According to the media reports, Khosrowshahi added in his letter that Uber’s food delivery and freight businesses need to grow faster. The reports also added Khosrowshahi saying, “The least efficient […]

May 10, 2022

Hiring

SBI is hiring for specialist cadre officers, last date to apply is May 17

The country’s largest public-sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has began a recruitment drive for 35 posts under the specialist cadre officer (SCO) category. The notification stated, “Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate scores the […]

May 10, 2022

Appointments

SG Analytics appoints Sid Banerjee as new CEO

Global insights and analytics company, SG Analytics (SGA) has appointed Sid Banerjee as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Sushant Gupta, Founder, of SG Analytics will now take on the role of Founder and Chairman. In this role, he will focus on steering the company towards its stated resolve of creating a regenerative organization […]

May 10, 2022