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In a powerful address that balances caution with industrial optimism, Wipro Chief Strategist and Technology Officer, Hari Shetty, has declared that Artificial Intelligence will be the “dominant force” in the global economy for the next 20 years. Speaking on February 23, 2026, Hari dismissed fears that AI is a threat to the Indian IT sector, […]
OpenAI, an AI research organization, has appointed Arvind KC as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this new role, Arvind will lead the global people strategy, talent growth, and workplace operations, which include hiring, employee experience, leadership training, and performance programs as the company expands its work around the world. He will work with senior leaders […]
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has announced a specialized Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) program in collaboration with Adda Education (Career247). Launched on February 25, 2026, the initiative aims to build a dedicated cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG), focusing specifically on the bank’s rapidly expanding Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) portfolio. Axis Bank Solving the […]
Global asset management firm BlackRock has appointed Dipeeka Walvatkar Pendurkar as Vice President – HR, Employee Relations (APAC). In this new role, she will lead complex workplace investigations covering conduct, discrimination, harassment, and policy breaches, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes aligned with global standards. Dipeeka will advise business leaders and HR teams on disciplinary […]
India’s appraisal season is showing signs of renewed optimism as fresh data from major global professional services firms, Aon and EY, projects an average salary increase of 9.1% for 2026. This marks a slight but significant uptick from the 8.9% actual hike recorded in 2025, signaling a phase of stabilization and strategic talent investment in a […]
Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company V. S. International Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Rasik Dave as Head – Human Resources. In his new role at V. S. International, he will work closely with the management and executive team to align HR strategies with business priorities spanning R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations. His mandate includes strengthening talent pipelines, enhancing […]
A groundbreaking report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has highlighted a staggering productivity gap in India’s labor market. It reveals that workers in India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) produce only 14% of the value added per worker compared to their counterparts in large firms. This massive disparity, driven largely by extreme informality, […]
At the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2026 in Mumbai, HCLTech CEO C. Vijayakumar issued a sobering assessment of the IT industry’s current trajectory. He described the ongoing shift to Artificial Intelligence as the sector’s “biggest inflection point,” warning that the transition will be inherently “painful” because it directly impacts the human workforce. A […]
TBO Tek Limited, a prominent global B2B travel technology platform, has announced the appointment of Aditi Madhok-Naarden as its Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Effective February 23, 2026, she joins Tek Travels DMCC, a material subsidiary of the company, to spearhead the group’s overarching people strategy as it enters a significant phase of international […]
Cognizant has started fresh hiring under its GenC (Generation Cognizant) Program. The company is expanding entry-level hiring across India. Recent graduates and final-year students can apply. The program offers clear career paths and job-focused training. What Is the GenC Program? The GenC India Program brings fresh graduates into the company with strong training and early […]
IDFC First Bank has sent shockwaves through the banking sector by uncovering a ₹590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch. The discovery, made public on February 22, 2026, involves internal staff colluding with external parties to siphon funds from accounts belonging to the Haryana Government. How the Mismatch at IDFC First Bank was Exposed The discrepancy first came to […]
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ServiceNow have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, aimed at accelerating the adoption of GenAI-driven digital transformation for global enterprises. This collaboration combines TCS’s deep industry domain expertise with ServiceNow’s advanced AI platform to deliver specialized solutions across various business functions. Building the AI-Powered Enterprise At the heart […]
