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Updated on: Feb 2026
India’s New Labour Codes: Will Your Salary Hike Survive the 2026 Shift?
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India’s New Labour Codes: Will Your Salary Hike Survive the 2026 Shift?

The implementation of India’s four new labour codes—covering wages, social security, industrial relations, and occupational safety—is expected to reshape corporate India’s compensation structures. However, latest industry projections suggest these codes are unlikely to derail overall salary hikes in 2026, though the IT sector remains a notable exception with more tempered expectations. Labour Codes and the […]

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Algoworks Appoints Ashish Banka as Vice President & Head – HR
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Algoworks Appoints Ashish Banka as Vice President & Head – HR

Algoworks, a global technology services and solutions company, has appointed Ashish Banka as Vice President & Head – Human Resources, effective January 2026. In his new role, he will lead people and culture across regions, aligning HR plans with business growth and digital goals. He will oversee global HR, hiring, rewards, engagement, and skill building. […]

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Musk’s xAI Faces Talent Shake-up as Key Engineers Exit
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Musk’s xAI Faces Talent Shake-up as Key Engineers Exit

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is navigating a period of significant internal transition marked by the departure of several high-profile engineers. Despite these leadership exits, Musk has pivoted public attention toward an audacious long-term vision: establishing autonomous, AI-driven manufacturing facilities on the moon. Leadership Churn at xAI Recent reports confirm that xAI has seen […]

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Virtual Internship (Technical & Non-Technical) with ₹15,000 Stipend, 1,000 Openings
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Virtual Internship (Technical & Non-Technical) with ₹15,000 Stipend, 1,000 Openings

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has shared a new virtual internship under its “Nothing but authentic and verified companies” initiative. The internship, called the InternsUp Technical and Non-Technical Domain Internship, is offered by InternsUp Innovations. It is open to students across India. The program starts right away, and applications are open until […]

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Rolls-Royce is Doubling its India Workforce With 10,000 Jobs
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Rolls-Royce is Doubling its India Workforce With 10,000 Jobs

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a transformative roadmap for its Indian operations, aiming to more than double its local workforce to approximately 10,000 people. This strategic pivot, announced by CEO Tufan Erginbilgic following a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11, 2026, seeks to establish India as the company’s third “home market” outside the […]

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Janes Appoints Chaithanya Pai as HR Director -India, APAC & Middle East
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Janes Appoints Chaithanya Pai as HR Director -India, APAC & Middle East

Janes has appointed Chaithanya Pai as HR Director – India, APAC & Middle East at Janes Defense, effective February 2026. Based in India, she will lead the people and culture agenda across the region. She will work closely with business leaders to improve company performance, guide talent plans, and support growth. In this role, she […]

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Alde Medi Impex Appoints Parag Bhatnagar as Vice President – HR
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Alde Medi Impex Appoints Parag Bhatnagar as Vice President – HR

Alde Medi Impex Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company focused on multiple super specialty segments, has appointed Parag Bhatnagar as Vice President – Human Resources, effective February 2026. In this role, he will lead all areas of Human Resources, guiding people practices and workplace culture across the organization. Extensive Experience With over 25 years of HR […]

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TCS Offers “Prime” Careers to Winners of 10,000-Student AI Hackathon
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TCS Offers “Prime” Careers to Winners of 10,000-Student AI Hackathon

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a massive AI hackathon, engaging over 10,000 students across India. This ambitious initiative serves as a high-octane precursor to the upcoming India AI Impact Summit, aiming to discover and nurture the next generation of artificial intelligence talent. Fostering a Generation of AI Innovators The hackathon targets undergraduate and postgraduate […]

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Wipro CEO Greenlights Salary Hikes to Retain Top Tech Talent
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Wipro CEO Greenlights Salary Hikes to Retain Top Tech Talent

Wipro, India’s fourth-largest IT services exporter, has announced that it will resume its merit salary increase (MSI) cycle effective March 1, 2025. This decision ends a prolonged hiatus of over a year, during which the Bengaluru-based firm deferred hikes amid a challenging global macroeconomic environment and shifting internal leadership. Wipro Ending the Salary Freeze The […]

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IBM is Hiring Entry-Level Workers While Others Cut Back
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IBM is Hiring Entry-Level Workers While Others Cut Back

While many tech giants are tightening their belts in the face of artificial intelligence, IBM is doubling down on a contrarian talent strategy. The company is aggressively hiring entry-level professionals, betting that a fresh generation of “AI-native” workers will accelerate its transition into a leading AI and hybrid cloud entity. The Skills-First Revolution Central to […]

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JPMorgan Stands Firm on Office Return Despite Employee Outcry
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JPMorgan Stands Firm on Office Return Despite Employee Outcry

JPMorgan Chase’s transition to a mandatory five-day office workweek is facing a wave of internal resistance. While the banking giant, led by CEO Jamie Dimon, has long been a staunch advocate for in-person collaboration, a growing employee petition is highlighting a deep-seated disconnect between leadership expectations and staff preferences. The Petition and Growing Employee Discontent […]

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Kajaria Ceramics Appoints Ashish Goel as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Kajaria Ceramics Appoints Ashish Goel as Chief Human Resources Officer

Kajaria Ceramics has announced the appointment of Ashish Goel as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The Board approved his appointment through a circular resolution as part of an ongoing management restructuring aimed at strengthening leadership and organizational capabilities. In his new role, Ashish will spearhead the company’s people and culture agenda, driving HR transformation and […]

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