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Updated on: Sep 2025

Appointments

Laurent Freixe Dismissed as Nestl CEO Following Internal Probe

Sep 2, 2025

Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director HR

Delhivery, Indias largest tech-driven logistics organization, appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Senio...

Appointments

Sep 2, 2025

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PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur

PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur, further strengthening its presence i...

Industry

Sep 2, 2025

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Salesforce Cuts , Support Jobs as AI Takes Over

Salesforce, the global cloud software giant, has laid off , customer support employeesnearly ...

Layoffs

Sep 2, 2025

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Hiring

Meesho Adds 12 Lakh Jobs to Meet Festive Season Demand

Meesho, the SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform, has announced the creation of 12 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its seller and logistics network in preparation for India’s upcoming festive season. This marks a 40% increase over last year’s festive hiring, reflecting the company’s aggressive push to meet rising consumer demand and deepen its reach into smaller towns […]

Sep 1, 2025

Layoffs

MPL to Lay Off 60% of Staff After Real-Money Gaming Ban

Mobile Premier League (MPL), one of India’s leading online gaming platforms, has announced plans to lay off approximately 60% of its domestic workforce following the Indian government’s recent ban on real-money online games. The decision, which affects nearly 300 of MPL’s 500 India-based employees, marks one of the most significant workforce reductions in the country’s […]

Sep 1, 2025

Compensation

Vedanta Announces ₹450 Crore ESOPs for FY25

Mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Ltd has announced the rollout of Employee Stock Options Scheme (ESOS) worth ₹450 crore for the financial year 2024–25. The scheme, unveiled on August 31, marks one of the largest ESOP allocations in the company’s history and is aimed at enhancing employee ownership, motivation, and long-term retention. The ESOS grants […]

Sep 1, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Python, ML, and Data Science, Apply by Sept 3

AICTE and Soft Nexis Technology have announced the launch of their Virtual Internship Program in Python, Machine Learning, and Data Science, designed to provide practical learning opportunities to students and professionals across India. The internship, which started on September 1, 2025, offers participants the chance to enhance their technical skills from the comfort of their […]

Sep 1, 2025

Appointments

Kenvue Appoints Shilpi Singh as Head- People, India Business

Kenvue, a global consumer health company, has announced the appointment of Shilpi Singh as the Head of People for its India business. With her extensive experience in driving impactful HR strategies across industries, Shilpi is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening Kenvue’s talent agenda and nurturing an inclusive workplace culture in the region. […]

Sep 1, 2025

Demise

Microsoft Software Engineer Found Dead; No Foul Play Suspected

Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Indian-origin software engineer at Microsoft, was found dead at the company’s Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View, California, in the early hours of August 20. According to police reports and family accounts, Pratik had badged into the office on the evening of August 19 and was discovered unresponsive the next morning. […]

Sep 1, 2025

Industry

Google Restructures Workforce with Voluntary Exits

Google has confirmed that approximately 5% of employees across its marketing, search, people operations, and hardware divisions have opted into its Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP) this year. The initiative, introduced in early 2025, is part of the tech giant’s broader effort to streamline operations, reduce management layers, and offer employees a dignified alternative to layoffs. […]

Sep 1, 2025

Appointments

Jaquar Appoints Utsav Khandelwal as Group CHRO

Jaquar & Company Private Limited, a leading global manufacturer of bathroom and lighting solutions, has appointed Utsav Khandelwal as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The announcement was made in late August 2025, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand across international markets and strengthen its organizational […]

Aug 30, 2025

Social Media

Accenture CEO Urges Leaders to Say Yes to Stretch Opportunities

Julie Sweet, CEO of global professional services firm Accenture, has shared a key piece of career advice that challenges conventional thinking about promotions and leadership readiness. In a recent episode of Fortune’s “Titans and Disruptors of Industry” podcast, Julie emphasized that when offered a major role—especially one that feels beyond your current capabilities—the worst mistake […]

Aug 30, 2025

Hiring

E-commerce Firms Create 3.8 Lakh Jobs Ahead of Festive Season

India’s leading e-commerce platforms have launched one of the largest seasonal hiring campaigns in recent years, creating over 3.8 lakh temporary jobs across supply chain, logistics, customer service, and delivery operations. The hiring spree comes in anticipation of a sharp rise in consumer demand during the upcoming festive season, which includes major events like Navratri, […]

Aug 30, 2025

Compensation

Tata Steel Disburses ₹303 Crore Bonus to Employees

Tata Steel has announced a total bonus payout of ₹303.13 crore for its employees for the financial year 2024–25, following the signing of a memorandum of settlement with the Tata Workers’ Union (TWU) in Jamshedpur. The agreement was formalized on August 28, 2025, in the presence of senior company officials and representatives from the Jharkhand […]

Aug 30, 2025

Employment

AICTE Offers AI Internship with Stipend ₹15,000/month

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), through its National Internship Portal, has announced an exciting new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internship opportunity for students. The program, offered by XTRAGRAD, is a full-time internship based in Hyderabad, designed to provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure in this rapidly growing domain. Internship Overview […]

Aug 30, 2025