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Updated on: Oct 2026
EPFO Extends September 2026 PF Filing Deadline to October 31
EPFO

EPFO Extends September 2026 PF Filing Deadline to October 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for employers to file provident fund returns and deposit statutory contributions for September 2026 from October 15 to October 31. The extension gives employers 16 additional days to complete compliance formalities following the revision of the PF wage ceiling. Why Has EPFO Extended the Deadline? […]

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Wipro Q2 Results: Headcount Falls by 6,716 Employees, Attrition at 13.8%
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Wipro Q2 Results: Headcount Falls by 6,716 Employees, Attrition at 13.8%

Employee headcount of Wipro fell by 6,716 in the September 2026 quarter, taking its total workforce to 2,36,328 from 2,43,044 in the previous quarter. The IT services company reported a voluntary attrition rate of 13.8% on a trailing 12-month basis, down slightly from 13.9% in Q1 FY27. The workforce reduction comes as Wipro reported subdued […]

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Infosys Plans to Hire 20,000 Graduates in FY27 Despite AI Coding Tools
Employment

Infosys Plans to Hire 20,000 Graduates in FY27 Despite AI Coding Tools

Infosys plans to hire 20,000 college graduates in FY27, even as around 80,000 employees use artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools for client assignments and internal projects. CEO and Managing Director Salil Parekh said the company expects growing demand for AI services to create more work for technology professionals. The recruitment plan comes as AI tools […]

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TCS Launches Industrial AI Platform, Targets 25% Faster Product Development
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TCS Launches Industrial AI Platform, Targets 25% Faster Product Development

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the Industrial Intelligence Foundry, an artificial intelligence (AI) offering designed to help manufacturing and engineering companies deploy AI across their operations. The company expects the platform to reduce new product introduction timelines by 25% and improve manufacturing productivity by 20–25%. Announced on October 15, 2026, the offering brings together […]

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Dr Varun Sachdeva Appointed as CEO – India Business at NLB Services
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Dr Varun Sachdeva Appointed as CEO – India Business at NLB Services

NLB Services has appointed Dr Varun Sachdeva as Chief Executive Officer – India Business, effective October 2026. He previously served as the company’s APAC Head, leading business development, sales and delivery operations. In his new role, Varun will focus on the company’s growth across recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), staffing, global capability centres (GCCs) and managed […]

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Sujata Singh Appointed CHRO at Onward Technologies
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Sujata Singh Appointed CHRO at Onward Technologies

Onward Technologies Limited has elevated Sujata Singh to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 2026. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at the company. In her new role, Sujata will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on employee capabilities, leadership development and organisational culture. She will also […]

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Infosys CEO Reveals How Big AI Could Become for the Company
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Infosys CEO Reveals How Big AI Could Become for the Company

Infosys CEO and Managing Director Salil Parekh has said that artificial intelligence (AI) services could account for nearly half of the company’s work within the next two to three years, as demand for AI-related services continues to grow. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi on October 13, Parekh said AI […]

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NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026: Apply by Oct 15
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NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2026: Apply by Oct 15

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has invited applications for its Winter Internship Programme 2026, offering eligible students an opportunity to learn about human rights issues, related laws and the functioning of the Commission. The four-week, in-person programme will be held in New Delhi from December 14, 2026, to January 8, 2027. Students who successfully […]

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Zoho Freezes 2026 Salary Hikes Amid Rising AI Costs, Seeks to Avoid Layoffs
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Zoho Freezes 2026 Salary Hikes Amid Rising AI Costs, Seeks to Avoid Layoffs

Zoho Corporation has frozen annual salary hikes for all employees in 2026 as rising artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure costs and an uncertain software market put pressure on the company’s spending. Co-founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu said Zoho has reduced its marketing budget and will work to avoid mass layoffs. In a post on X […]

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Hindustan Zinc Partners with Uber for Business to Digitise Employee Travel
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Hindustan Zinc Partners with Uber for Business to Digitise Employee Travel

Hindustan Zinc Limited has partnered with Uber for Business to simplify corporate travel for its employees through digital ride booking, direct corporate billing and travel management. The collaboration will allow employees to manage official travel through a dedicated Hindustan Zinc business profile within the existing Uber app. The initiative is aimed at making business travel […]

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Infosys Foundation Enables 2.5 Lakh Job Offers, Targets 5 Lakh by 2030
Employment

Infosys Foundation Enables 2.5 Lakh Job Offers, Targets 5 Lakh by 2030

Infosys Foundation has enabled more than 2.5 lakh job offers across India through its Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, reaching the halfway point of its target of enabling five lakh job opportunities by 2030. The Foundation announced the milestone on October 13, 2026, citing its partnerships to connect skill development with employment. Graduates and Women Account […]

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Manashi Guha Appointed Country Head at L’Oréal Malaysia and Singapore
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Manashi Guha Appointed Country Head at L’Oréal Malaysia and Singapore

L’Oréal has appointed Manashi Guha as Country Managing Director for Malaysia and Singapore. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she returns to Southeast Asia after serving as Chief Growth Officer for L’Oréal UK and Ireland. She succeeds Tomas Hruska, who has led L’Oréal’s Malaysia and Singapore operations since 2022. Hruska will take on a new role as […]

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