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Updated on: Dec 2025

Appointments

IndoBevs Appoints Nupur Girdhar as SVP and Head- HR

Dec 13, 2025

Porsche Plans to Cut Up to of Admin. Jobs to Fund EV Shift

Porsche AG, the iconic German sports car manufacturer, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly...

Layoffs

Dec 13, 2025

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Wipro and Microsoft Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

Wipro Limited, a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced a th...

Partnership

Dec 13, 2025

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RBI Invites Applications for Summer Internship Deadline Dec

The Reserve Bank of India RBI invites applications for its prestigious Summer Internship Programme...

Employment

Dec 12, 2025

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Partnership

Microsoft to Onboard 15,000+ Global Employers to NCS Platform

In a major initiative to bolster India’s workforce and global employment readiness, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) and Microsoft signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. The agreement, executed in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, focuses on the tripartite goals of expanding […]

Dec 12, 2025

Industry

Former Intel CEO Urges India to Reclaim Chip Expertise

Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO, strongly endorsed India’s ambitious plan to establish a robust domestic semiconductor manufacturing and design ecosystem. However, he simultaneously urged government and industry leaders to prioritize repatriating skilled Indian chip professionals working abroad. Pat, a veteran of the semiconductor industry and a key advocate for geographic diversification in the global supply […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Neha S. Elevated as EVP & Head – HR for Airtel Business

Airtel has elevated Neha S. to EVP & Head – HR, Airtel Business, a role that expands her leadership mandate across one of the company’s most critical people portfolios. Neha shared on LinkedIn that after an enriching 18-year journey in Airtel’s B2C business—where she partnered with inspiring leaders, shaped culture, and built high-performing teams—she is […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

NCC Appoints Bikram Nayak as Vice President– Human Resources

NCC Limited (Nagarjuna Construction Company), a major Indian infrastructure and construction firm, has appointed Bikram Keshori Nayak as Vice President – HR. In his new role, he will lead HR strategy formulation and ensure strong alignment with the organisation’s long-term goals. Extensive Experience and Achievements Prior to joining NCC Limited, Bikram Nayak served as CHRO for […]

Dec 12, 2025

Industry

India’s GCCs Emerge as Global Epicenter for Enterprise AI Talent

A new industry study confirms India’s ascent as the world’s largest and fastest-growing hub for enterprise AI talent, driven by the rapid transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). According to the AI Talent Trends in India’s GCCs – Report 2025 by ANSR and Wizmatic, Fortune 500 GCCs in the country now employ over 126,600 professionals in AI-aligned […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Crocs India ropes in Marks & Spencer’s Mukta Nakra as Head- HR

Mukta Nakra joins Crocs India, the Indian subsidiary of the global footwear brand Crocs, as Head – Human Resources. Prior to this, she served as Head- Human Resources and Sustainability at Marks & Spencer. In her new role, she will lead people and culture plans for the organization. Sharing her excitement on LinkedIn, she wrote […]

Dec 12, 2025

Industry

Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers

The Volkswagen Group is offering a voluntary early retirement scheme (VRS) to all 2,300 blue-collar workers across its two manufacturing facilities in India. The move is part of a broader, strategic restructuring aimed at optimizing manpower, reducing fixed costs, and strengthening the German automaker’s long-term viability in the highly competitive Indian market. Below-Capacity Operations Drive […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Suzlon Group Appoints Kamesh Chaganti as Head-HR, South India

Suzlon Group has appointed Kamesh Chaganti as Head – Human Resources for its South India business. In this role, Kamesh will oversee HR strategies across Suzlon’s South India units, covering talent growth, HR support for business teams, pay and benefits, team development, and employment law. He will also focus on building steady people practices that […]

Dec 12, 2025

Layoffs

Indeed and Glassdoor Lay Off 1,300 Employees

Indeed and Glassdoor, two of the world’s leading job search and employer review platforms, have announced a significant wave of job cuts, eliminating approximately 1,300 roles. This reduction, which represents about 6% of the workforce within the HR Technology segment of their Japanese parent company, Recruit Holdings, is explicitly tied to a major strategic pivot […]

Dec 12, 2025

Appointments

Novotel Hyderabad Airport gets Dharaniswar Das as Director – People & Culture

Novotel Hyderabad Airport has announced the appointment of Dharaniswar Das as its new Director of People & Culture As Director of People & Culture, Das will lead Novotel Hyderabad Airport’s human resources strategy with a strong focus on talent acquisition, employee development, organisational culture, and people-centric operations. He will steer initiatives that enhance team engagement, […]

Dec 11, 2025

Industry

Google, Telangana Launch Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad

In a major boost to India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Google and the Government of Telangana have officially announced the launch of the dedicated ‘Google for Startups Hub’ in Hyderabad. The collaborative initiative aims to solidify Hyderabad’s position as a premier technology and innovation center, providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and access to global networks for early-stage […]

Dec 11, 2025

Hiring

SBI to Hire 16,000 Employees, Expands Branch Network in FY26

The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), is set to hire 16,000 employees in the current financial year, with plans to continue onboarding similar numbers annually to support its rapid business expansion and strengthen customer service. Speaking to Business Line, Chairman C.S. Setty said that SBI will also add 200–300 new branches this […]

Dec 11, 2025