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Updated on: Jan 2026

Employment

Cognizant Increases Hiring Reach in India, Targets Tier- Cities

Jan 26, 2026

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh Counters Job Loss Claim at WEF We Employ , Americans

At the World Economic Forum WEF in Davos, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh delivered a subtle but fir...

Employment

Jan 26, 2026

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IT Hiring Holds Up in FY Despite TCS Job Cuts and Global Uncertainty

Hiring trends among Indias largest IT services companies remain resilient in the current financial ...

Employment

Jan 25, 2026

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Why Accenture CEO Says AI Mastery Starts in the C-Suite

During the World Economic Forum, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet issued a stark warning to global business...

Technology

Jan 24, 2026

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Jobs

Zoho Targets 2,000 Jobs with New Campus in Kumbakonam

Zoho Corporation, the Chennai-headquartered global software leader, has announced a massive expansion of its operations in Kumbakonam. During the launch of its indigenous Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution on January 23, 2026, the company revealed plans to scale its local workforce from the current 200 employees to a 2,000-seater campus. The Hub for Indigenous Innovation The […]

Jan 24, 2026

Employment

Google Opens Paid Internship and Apprenticeship Options in India

Google has announced new paid internship and apprenticeship programs in India for students working toward Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees. These roles offer practical work experience and a chance to work with skilled teams at Google. Positions are available at Google offices in Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, showing the company’s ongoing focus on India’s tech […]

Jan 24, 2026

Appointments

PI Industries appoints Kamali Rajesh as global chief people officer

PI Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading Agriscience and Fine Chemical companies, has appointed Kamali Rajesh as its Global Chief People Officer, effective January 2026. In this role, she will lead the company’s global people and culture efforts, build a strong leadership pipeline, and align HR strategies with PI Industries’ long-term growth and innovation goals. With […]

Jan 24, 2026

Appointments

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Appoints Merrill Pereyra as CEO

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE) has appointed Merrill Pereyra as its new Chief Executive Officer. Pereyra has worked in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector for more than 30 years. In this new role, he will lead the business across Australia and New Zealand, the company’s largest markets. Pereyra confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post, saying […]

Jan 24, 2026

Compensation

Goldman Sachs Boosts CEO David Solomon’s Pay by 21%

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has announced a significant 21% increase in total compensation for its Chairman and CEO, David Solomon. For the fiscal year 2025, Solomon’s pay package reached $47 million, up from $39 million in 2024. This raise establishes Solomon as one of the highest-paid executives on Wall Street, notably surpassing JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie […]

Jan 24, 2026

Strike

Bank Unions Calls for Strike to Force Action on Saturday Holidays

Banking services across India are expected to face significant disruptions as major bank unions have called for a nationwide strike on January 27. The strike is being organized to demand the long-awaited implementation of a five-day work week, a proposal that has remained in limbo despite previous agreements between unions and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Bank […]

Jan 24, 2026

Hiring

Hitachi India to Add 5,000 Jobs to Fuel Global Social Innovation

Japanese industrial giant Hitachi has announced an ambitious expansion plan for its Indian operations, aiming to increase its local workforce by over 5,000 employees over the next five years. Announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, the move underscores the conglomerate’s aggressive bet on India’s booming infrastructure, energy, and digital sectors. Hitachi Capitalizing on Infrastructure […]

Jan 24, 2026

Employment

Remote AI Gig Internship, Stipend ₹35000/month: Apply by Jan 31

AICTE and Green Rider Technology have announced the launch of Remote AI Gig Internship Program, offering aspiring professionals across India an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data operations. Open to candidates from all academic backgrounds and specialisations, the full-time, paid internship begins immediately and spans a duration of three months. […]

Jan 23, 2026

Layoffs

Autodesk Announces 7% Staff Reduction; Cuts 950 Jobs

Software giant Autodesk has announced a significant workforce reduction, confirming plans to cut approximately 7% of its global staff. The decision, affecting roughly 950 employees, comes as the company nears the final stages of a major overhaul of its go-to-market (GTM) strategy and sales model. The New Transaction Model The layoffs are primarily a result of […]

Jan 23, 2026

Partnership

HCLTech Partners with Carahsoft for IT Innovation

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., the “Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider.” This collaboration is designed to accelerate digital transformation across the U.S. public sector, providing federal, state, and local agencies with access to HCLTech’s robust suite of technology solutions through Carahsoft’s extensive contract vehicles and […]

Jan 23, 2026

Appointments

PepsiCo India appoints Savitha Balachandran as CFO, Kaushik Mitra retires

PepsiCo has appointed Savitha Balachandran as Chief Financial Officer, PepsiCo India & South Asia. She succeeds Kaushik Mitra, who is retiring after 24 years with the company. Savitha brings broad experience in finance, strategy, and business growth. Before joining PepsiCo, she was Chief Financial Officer at Tata Technologies from July 2020 to December 2025. At […]

Jan 23, 2026

Appointments

Keva Appoints Avik Ghosh as HR Head for Asia Business

Keva – Fragrances, Flavours & Aroma Ingredients has appointed Avik Ghosh as HR Head – Asia business. In this new role, he will lead the people function across the region and support the company’s growth plans in the Asia markets. He will work closely with leadership teams to build strong talent, develop leaders, and support […]

Jan 23, 2026