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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Duroflex Group Appoints Arkadeb Chakraborty as Chief HR Officer

Jan 16, 2026

of Blue-Collar Employers Drop Degree Requirements in

A significant transformation is sweeping through Indias blue-collar and gray-collar job markets as ...

Survey & Report

Jan 16, 2026

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CEAT Limited Appoints Rahul Gama as SVP Human Resources

CEAT Limited, a leading tyre maker in India, has appointed Rahul Gama as Senior Vice President Hum...

Appointments

Jan 16, 2026

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FUJITRANS Corporation names Vinay Tanwar as Head HR, India

FUJITRANS Corporation, a global logistics and supply chain services company, has named Vinay Tanwar ...

Appointments

Jan 16, 2026

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Labour Law

ICAI Issues FAQs as Labour Codes Trigger Statutory Liabilities

The implementation of India’s four new Labour Codes on November 21, 2025, has triggered a seismic shift in corporate financial reporting. As companies prepare their results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, they face a “compliance shock” driven by a new, standardized definition of “wages” and expanded social security mandates. The 50% Wage Rule Under […]

Jan 16, 2026

Industry

Why Labor Codes Cost TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Billions in Q3

India’s top IT services giants—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and HCLTech—have reported a massive combined financial hit exceeding ₹4,370 crore in the third quarter of FY26. This significant expenditure, booked as a one-time exceptional charge, stems from the nationwide implementation of India’s new labor codes in November 2025. TCS, HCLTech, Infosys Impacted: The ₹4,373 Crore Breakdown The […]

Jan 16, 2026

Industry

Niva Bupa Launches Dedicated ‘Pink Leave’ Initiative

Niva Bupa Health Insurance, a leading standalone health insurer in India, has announced the launch of ‘Pink Leave,’ a pioneering workplace policy designed to provide dedicated support for its female employees. This initiative marks a major shift in the insurance sector’s approach to gender-inclusive health support. A New Standard for Women’s Wellness The ‘Pink Leave’ policy allows […]

Jan 16, 2026

Hiring

India Emerges as the Primary Hiring Hub for Big Tech in 2026

A major structural shift in the global technology workforce is underway as Big Tech firms accelerate hiring in India amidst ongoing mass layoffs in the United States. According to a comprehensive survey released on January 14, 2026, by Blind, an anonymous community for verified professionals, over half of the industry’s workforce expects a surge in Indian hiring […]

Jan 15, 2026

Appointments

AmbiDer Appoints Vineet Dangri as Chief Growth Officer

AmbiDer Advisors & Management Consultants LLP has appointed Vineet Kumar Dangri as the firm’s new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). As Chief Growth Officer, Vineet will spearhead AmbiDer’s end-to-end growth mandate, focusing on revamping business development strategies and driving product innovation. His role is designed to unlock large-scale enterprise wins and expand market share for both […]

Jan 15, 2026

Jobs

TCS Job Cuts will Continue in 2026: Workforce Droped by 30,000

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s biggest IT company, has made it clear that its employee reductions will continue in 2026. This is all part of a big company restructuring, which began in 2025. The goal isn’t some strict number target, but matching the workforce to new business needs and tech changes like AI tools. After […]

Jan 15, 2026

Hiring

Kisna Diamond to Hire 1,200 Professionals in FY26

Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery, the flagship retail brand of the Hari Krishna Group, has announced a massive recruitment drive to add 1,200 employees during the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY26). This expansion follows a strong growth period in FY25, where the company successfully onboarded 1,000 professionals, signaling its commitment to becoming a dominant force in […]

Jan 15, 2026

Industry

Infosys Q3 FY26: 5,000 Jobs Added; 20,000 Freshers Targeted

Infosys, India’s digital services and consulting pioneer, announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY2026 on January 15, 2026. The report highlights a robust demand environment fueled by Generative AI and cloud transformations, though bottom-line figures reflect the impact of higher operational costs and shifting regulatory environments. Financial Results: Revenue Growth Amid Margin […]

Jan 15, 2026

Employment

Pan-India Virtual Internship in Python, AI, LM, Data Science, Java

AICTE and ROBOKWIK.COM have started a two-month virtual internship in fast-growing tech areas like Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Java, and Website Development. Students from all parts of India can apply. The internship starts right away and will run from the fourth week of January 2026. The last date to apply for this […]

Jan 15, 2026

Appointments

HCLTech Elevates Sandeep Saxena as Chief Growth Officer

HCLTech, a global leader in technology services, has announced a major strategic pivot toward its home market by elevating company veteran Sandeep Saxena to Chief Growth Officer – Growth Markets 2. In this newly created leadership role, Sandeep will spearhead HCLTech’s expansion across India, the Middle East, and Africa, signaling the firm’s intent to treat […]

Jan 15, 2026

Appointments

Thoughtworks appoints Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People, India

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, has appointed Pradnya Kulkarni as Head of People for its India business. The company announced her appointment while welcoming her into the leadership team, highlighting her deep expertise across people strategy, culture building, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and leadership development. In a statement, Thoughtworks said it is pleased to […]

Jan 15, 2026

Appointments

Biz2X appoints Narendra Singh Chandel as VP & Head of HR

Biz2X, the global SaaS lending powerhouse and a subsidiary of Biz2Credit, has announced the appointment of Narendra Singh Chandel as Vice President and Head of Human Resources. The move comes as the company enters a high-velocity growth phase in 2026, aiming to disburse ₹17,000 crore in MSME loans while expanding its footprint across India, the […]

Jan 15, 2026