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Vedanta Limited, the global natural resources conglomerate led by Anil Agarwal, has announced a significant expansion of its Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOP), marking one of the most inclusive wealth-creation initiatives in the Indian corporate sector. The company’s latest stock-based incentive model now covers approximately 40% of its workforce. This substantial increase aims to democratize […]
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has announced a massive investment of ₹3,500 crore (€350 million) to establish its first-of-its-kind, AI-powered Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. The announcement was made on January 21, 2026, following a high-level meeting at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos between L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus and a Telangana delegation led by Chief Minister A. […]
Deloitte plans a large hiring drive in India and is reviewing Tier II cities, including Mangaluru, for future growth, said Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia. Speaking at TiEcon Mangaluru 2026, Shetty said Deloitte aims to add about 50,000 employees in India. He said this shows India’s rising role in Deloitte’s global business and […]
Guardian India Operations Private Limited, the global capability centre (GCC) for The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, has officially named Karunakaran (Karun) Azhisur as its Country Head for India. The announcement, made on January 21, 2026, marks a strategic leadership transition for the firm’s Chennai and Gurugram-based operations. Karunakaran will succeed Shiney Prasad, who departed the organization […]
S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has projected a seismic shift in India’s employment landscape, stating that Artificial Intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing are set to create 4 million (40 lakh) new jobs by 2030. This transition marks a pivot from traditional labor-intensive roles to high-value, tech-first positions. The Great Skill […]
Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) appoints Sonali Rajpurohit as its HR Head, after demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). In her new role, Sonali will drive KWIL’s people and culture agenda, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, HR business partnering, and building scalable people practices aligned with business growth and priorities. Working closely with the […]
AICTE and STRIDEHUB have announced the launch of a Virtual Internship in Human Resources (HR), offering students across India the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with core HR practices in a fully remote setting. Open to candidates from all academic backgrounds and specializations, the internship is designed to build practical skills in recruitment, HR operations, […]
Cargill has appointed Swaminathan Chandrashekhar as Director – HR Business Partner and Head of Human Resources for its India Capability Center. In this role, Chandrashekhar will lead the people and culture plan for the center. He will build strong HR partnerships, grow talent, and help the center support Cargill’s global businesses at scale. In a […]
Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, has deepened its strategic partnership with SymphonyAI, a pioneer in high-value enterprise AI SaaS. This collaboration is set to redefine industrial operations. It will achieve this by integrating Wipro’s deep domain expertise with SymphonyAI’s advanced predictive and generative AI technologies. Wipro Partners with SymphonyAI: Revolutionizing […]
Capgemini, the French IT consulting and services giant, has announced plans to cut up to 2,400 jobs in its home market. The move, representing roughly 6% of its French workforce, comes as the company navigates a challenging economic landscape and a sharp slowdown in key industrial sectors. The “Voluntary” Approach to Downsizing by Capgemini In a strategic move […]
Cashfree Payments has announced a significant Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback program. The move, aimed at rewarding those who fueled the company’s journey from a startup to a major fintech player, will benefit over 400 employees, including both current and former staff members. Cashfree Payments Wealth Creation for ‘Cashiens’ The buyback initiative is particularly inclusive, […]
Cisco Systems has released a landmark perspective on the future of global industry, characterizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the most profound platform shift in human history. According to Cisco’s leadership and its latest “AI Readiness Index,” the technology is not merely an incremental improvement but a fundamental force that will reconfigure every job, workflow, and […]
