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A nationwide strike by app-based delivery partners on December 31, 2025, has reignited a fierce debate over the safety and ethics of the “quick commerce” industry. While millions of Indians celebrated the New Year with record-breaking orders, over 200,000 gig workers across major metros including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru logged off their apps to protest what […]
As thousands of gig workers across India’s metropolitan hubs staged a coordinated walkout on New Year’s Eve, Zomato Founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has issued a firm defense of the company’s controversial 10-minute delivery service, “Blinkit.” Despite growing pressure from labor unions and road safety advocates, Deepinder maintains that the “instant” model is not only […]
HSBC India has announced the strategic appointment of Vishal Kumbla as Senior Vice President (SVP) – Talent Acquisition Lead for India, covering both Retail and Global Private Banking. In his new capacity, Vishal will be responsible for orchestrating the national hiring strategy, scaling the workforce to support these new locations, and fortifying the bank’s “campus-to-career” […]
Samsung Electronics has officially announced a massive surge in annual performance bonuses for its workforce, providing the strongest evidence yet of a definitive turnaround in the global semiconductor and mobile markets. In an internal memo released on December 30, 2025, the tech giant revealed that employees in its core divisions will receive profit-sharing incentives of up […]
Goldman Sachs has elevated Saloni Kochhar to the role of Managing Director, where she will lead Digitization and Workflow Technology in India. Announcing the milestone on LinkedIn, she shared her excitement and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Managing Director at Goldman Sachs!” Saloni added that she looks forward […]
Wells Fargo, a diversified, community-based financial services company, has elevated Pradeep Ravulakollu to Managing Director. Before elevation, he was most recently serving as Director – Technology and has been with Wells Fargo since 2023, where he has played a key role in strengthening technology platforms, driving digital transformation initiatives, and supporting large-scale enterprise programs. Extensive […]
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has elevated Athira Asokan as Partner, marking a significant milestone in her distinguished consulting career. Prior to this elevation, Athira served as a Principal at BCG for over 2.5 years, having joined the firm in 2019 as a Consultant. Over the years, she has built a strong reputation for driving high-impact […]
In a high-stakes standoff on the busiest night of the year, India’s food delivery and quick-commerce giants, including Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto, rolled out unprecedented financial incentives to counter a nationwide strike call. While gig worker unions—led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)—urged […]
Amazon has authorized a temporary remote work arrangement for hundreds of employees currently stranded in India. The decision, revealed through an internal memo dated December 17, 2025, specifically addresses the mounting crisis caused by unprecedented US consular delays and enhanced vetting procedures for H-1B visa holders. While Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has enforced a rigid […]
JSW Paints Limited has officially completed its acquisition of a controlling majority stake in AkzoNobel India Limited (ANIL). The deal, finalized on December 10, 2025, marks one of the largest transactions in the history of the Indian paint industry, effectively merging the “Magic of Dulux” with the aggressive “Thoughtfulness” of the JSW Group. Following the completion […]
In a significant escalation of a decade-long dispute, the Pune office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has directed Tech Mahindra Limited to remit a staggering ₹1,287.44 crore. The order, issued under Section 7A of the EPF Act, 1952, follows allegations of large-scale defaults in provident fund contributions, specifically concerning employees on overseas deputation. This […]
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, Nvidia has finalized a landmark $20 billion deal with AI inference startup Groq. While technically structured as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement” and asset purchase to bypass antitrust hurdles, the transaction functions as a massive “acquihire.” For Groq’s workforce, the deal represents one of the most […]
