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Hiring

SBI Onboards 541 Probationary Officers in Major Talent Boost

State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest commercial lender, announced on Friday, December 19, 2025, the onboarding of 541 newly recruited Probationary Officers (POs). This move is a strategic effort to fortify the bank’s junior management cadre and build a robust leadership pipeline. The announcement follows the declaration of the final results of the SBI […]

Accenture Q1 FY26 Results: Workforce Climbs to 784,000

Accenture has reported a robust start to its 2026 fiscal year, delivering first-quarter results that hit the top of its guided range. The global professional services giant recorded revenues of $18.74 billion, representing a 6% increase in U.S. dollars. The results were primarily driven by a massive acceleration in “Advanced AI” demand and strong performance in […]

Appointments

Sattva Group Appoints Chidambar Sirdeshpande as CHRO

Chidambar Sirdeshpande has joined Sattva Group as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head – Administration, strengthening the leadership team as the organization enters its next phase of growth. In this role, he will lead the people and administration agenda, supporting Sattva Group’s expansion across businesses and geographies with a strong focus on scalable and […]

Goldman Sachs Splits Tech Unit for the Era of “Steel and Silicone”

Goldman Sachs has officially restructured its high-profile Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) investment banking group. The internal reorganization, confirmed in mid-December 2025, reflects a fundamental shift in the global tech landscape, where the boundaries between traditional telecommunications, hardware, and internet services have blurred under the pressure of AI expansion. Creation of Two Powerhouse Sectors at Goldman […]

Hiring

Infosys Offers High Paying Specialist Roles in 2025 Mass Hiring

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has officially opened its doors for a large-scale off-campus recruitment drive targeting the 2025 graduating batch. This “Mass Hiring” initiative identifies and onboards high-caliber technical talent for specialized roles. These positions offer some of the most competitive entry-level salaries in the Indian IT sector. Unlike […]

Cognizant Launches India AI Lab, Moment Studio in Bengaluru

Cognizant has strengthened its global artificial intelligence capabilities with the launch of its India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab and a new Cognizant Moment™ Studio in Bengaluru. Innovation hub combines AI research and user experience Together, the two facilities form a next-generation innovation hub designed to combine advanced AI research with human-centered user experience, reinforcing Cognizant’s […]

Training

Alva’s College to Benefit from New Infosys Apprenticeship Initiative

IT giant Infosys has officially launched a comprehensive apprenticeship programme in collaboration with Alva’s College, Moodbidri. This partnership, established under the aegis of the Alva’s Education Foundation (AEF), aims to provide students with a unique blend of academic learning and hands-on corporate experience, ensuring they are industry-ready upon graduation. Strengthening the Industry-Academia Linkage The collaboration […]

TCS targets becoming world’s largest AI Technology services firm

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is rapidly scaling its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, positioning AI as the next major growth engine for the company. Speaking at Analyst Day 2025, CEO K Krithivasan said that TCS has achieved $1.5 billion in annualised revenue from AI-related services, underlining the pace at which AI is being embedded across its […]

Appointments

Texport Industries Names Shailendra as VP – People Management

Texport Industries, an apparel manufacturing and exporter, appoints Shailendra Koulaskar as Vice President- People Management. In this role, he will oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle for a diverse workforce of more than 15,000 personnel. His primary mandate includes driving digital HR transformation, fostering leadership development, and ensuring that Texport’s ethical manufacturing standards are upheld through […]

Compensation

ED Recovers ₹300 Crore to Clear Pending Kingfisher Staff Dues

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has successfully restored assets worth over ₹300 crore specifically earmarked for the former employees of the defunct Kingfisher Airlines (KFA). This move comes more than a decade after the airline, once owned by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, collapsed under a mountain of debt, leaving thousands of workers without salaries, severance, or provident fund contributions. […]

Merger & Acquisition

HCLTech Acquires HPE Telco Solutions

HCLTech, India’s third-largest IT services provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Telco Solutions Business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The deal, valued at up to $160 million (approximately ₹1,340 crore), represents a massive step toward HCLTech’s vision of becoming a global leader in AI-led network services and 5G transformation. The HCLTech board announced the acquisition […]

Appointments

Vodafone Idea gets Sugata Roy as Vice President– Circle HR Head

Vodafone Idea has appointed Sugata Roy as Vice President – Circle HR Head, entrusting him with leadership of the human resources agenda at the circle level. Based in Bengaluru, he will be responsible for driving people strategy, enhancing workforce effectiveness, and ensuring business continuity across one of India’s largest telecom circles. Extensive Experience Sugata Roy […]