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Updated on: Nov 2025

Appointments

Arvind Ltd Appoints Sunitha Lal as Chief Human Resources Officer

Nov 4, 2025

Maharashtra Reserves DCCB Jobs for Local Candidates

Maharashtra government has announced that of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks DCCBs ...

Hiring

Nov 4, 2025

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DTDC Opens Women-Only Dark Store in Indore

DTDC Express Ltd, one of Indias leading integrated logistics service providers, has launched an all...

Industry

Nov 3, 2025

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NTT DATA Elevates Tirumala Reddy Koduri as APAC HR Head

NTT DATA Business Solutions elevates Tirumala Reddy Koduri as the Executive Head of People and Cultu...

Appointments

Nov 3, 2025

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Hiring

SEBI is Hiring for 110 Officer Grade A Posts; Details Inside

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has initiated a major recruitment drive to fill 110 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions across various departments. The move is part of SEBI’s broader strategy to enhance its regulatory capabilities in response to the growing complexity of India’s financial markets and the increasing need for investor […]

Nov 3, 2025

Hiring

Microsoft to Resume Hiring with AI-Focused Roles After Layoffs

After a year marked by significant layoffs, Microsoft is preparing to resume hiring with a clear focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella during a recent podcast conversation with investor Brad Gerstner, where he outlined the company’s plan to grow its workforce in a “smarter and more leveraged” manner, […]

Nov 3, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon Layoffs Highlight AI’s Impact on Indian Jobs

Recent decision by Amazon to lay off 14,000 corporate employees globally has sent ripples across India’s tech and services sectors, with at least 800 to 1,000 jobs affected domestically. While the company cited restructuring and efficiency as key drivers, industry observers point to a deeper shift: the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in automating […]

Nov 3, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Launches Employee Enrollment Scheme 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has launched the Employees’ Enrollment Scheme 2025 (EES 2025) to bring more workers into the fold of organized social security. Announced during EPFO’s 73rd Foundation Day celebrations on November 1, 2025, the scheme is designed to encourage voluntary compliance by employers and extend […]

Nov 3, 2025

Training

Karnataka Urges Policy Shift to Support Industrial Apprenticeships

The Karnataka government has formally requested the Centre to increase the apprenticeship intake limit for industries, citing the need to expand employment and skill development opportunities for youth. The appeal was made during a recent event at Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Bidadi plant, where state officials emphasized the importance of aligning apprenticeship policies with the evolving […]

Nov 1, 2025

Hiring

AI Roles Drive New Hiring Trends in India

India’s technology sector is undergoing a significant shift in hiring priorities, with artificial intelligence (AI)-focused roles now leading new job openings across major firms. As businesses accelerate their adoption of AI, demand for professionals skilled in data architecture, machine learning, and generative AI has surged, positioning India as a key global hub for AI development. […]

Nov 1, 2025

Hiring

Satellite Internet Push: Starlink Starts Local Hiring in India

Starlink, the satellite broadband arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has initiated its first round of hiring in India as it prepares to launch satellite-based internet services in the country. The move marks a significant milestone in Starlink’s efforts to establish a local presence and deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to underserved and remote regions across India. […]

Nov 1, 2025

Layoffs

Tech Sector Faces 2,00,000 Job Cuts; More Layoffs Ahead

The global tech sector is undergoing a significant workforce contraction, with over 2,00,000 jobs already lost in 2025 and an additional 30,000 layoffs anticipated in the next two months. According to a recent report cited by The Economic Times, this wave of job cuts is being driven primarily by cost-cutting measures and accelerated adoption of […]

Nov 1, 2025

Hiring

OpenAI Expands Hiring in India to Support Startup Ecosystem

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, is ramping up hiring in India with a clear focus on supporting startups and enterprise adoption of generative AI. The company is actively recruiting for go-to-market and solutions architect roles, particularly in Bengaluru, as part of its broader strategy to engage with India’s fast-growing innovation […]

Nov 1, 2025

Event

Karnataka Hosts Bengaluru Skill Summit: Focus on Workforce 2030

The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 from 4th to 6th November at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The summit is organized by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA). It […]

Oct 31, 2025

Layoffs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Layoffs Are About Culture, Not AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has publicly addressed the company’s decision to lay off 14,000 corporate employees, clarifying that the move is not driven by financial constraints or artificial intelligence. Speaking during Amazon’s quarterly earnings call on October 31, 2025, Andy emphasized that the layoffs are part of a broader effort to fix internal culture and […]

Oct 31, 2025

Hiring

Climate Investment Could Create 5 Million Jobs in India by 2030

India could add more than 5 million jobs to its economy by 2030 through strategic investments in climate action, according to a new report released by Deloitte India in collaboration with the Rainmatter Foundation. Titled The State of Climate Response in India, the report outlines how a US$1.5 trillion investment over the next five years […]

Oct 31, 2025