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Updated on: Mar 2026

Industry

Ghost Addresses and Fake IDs The Hidden Risks in Indias Gig Economy Hiring

Mar 24, 2026

Home vs. High Pay New Survey Reveals What it Takes to Bring Indian Talent Back

A new survey of , Indian professionals in the United States reveals a significant valuati...

News

Mar 23, 2026

Deloitte Report India Emerges as Global Leader in AI Adoption

According to a recent report by Deloitte, Indian enterprises are rapidly outpacing global peers in s...

News

Mar 22, 2026

Indias Unemployment Rate Falls to . Key Takeaways from Februarys Job Data

Indias overall unemployment rate for individuals aged and above declined marginally to . in F...

Employment

Mar 17, 2026

News

McKinsey Report: Human Agility Outvalues Technical Code in Latest AI Shift

In a new report titled “The Human Advantage: Stronger Brains in the Age of AI,” the McKinsey Health Institute, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, highlights a critical shift in the global labor market. As artificial intelligence automates routine and technical tasks, “Brain Skills” are becoming the most valuable assets in the workforce. These […]

Mar 2, 2026

News

Barriers for Women in AI: 65% of Female Engineers Cite Time Constraints for Upskilling

A joint study released on February 26, 2026, by Scaler and CyberMedia Research (CMR) has revealed a staggering “AI confidence–capability gap” within India’s tech workforce. While 89% of software engineers claim they are ready for the AI revolution, a mere 19% possess the skills to actually build AI and Machine Learning systems. This data suggests that while Indian engineers […]

Feb 26, 2026

News

India Inc Salary Trends 2026: Which Sector is Winning the Hike War?

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 […]

Feb 25, 2026

News

McKinsey Report: How Informality in MSMEs Costs the Economy Billions

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, […]

Feb 25, 2026

Hiring

Freshers Alert: 73% of Indian Employers Planning to Hire in Early 2026

Nearly 73% of Indian employers intend to hire freshers during the first half of 2026 (January–June), according to the latest TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report. This represents a 3% increase over the previous half-year, signaling a steady rebound in entry-level demand across the country. Retail and Tech Lead the Surge in Freshers Hiring The report highlights […]

Feb 18, 2026

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Cognizant Balances Expansion, AI Ambitions & Workplace Debate

Cognizant Technology Solutions is drawing significant attention this February as the global IT services major navigates a mix of strategic expansion, artificial intelligence investments, and workplace-related scrutiny that has sparked widespread industry discussion. In its recent disclosures, Cognizant flagged potential reputational risks associated with offshore outsourcing. The company noted that shifting public sentiment, evolving regulatory […]

Feb 17, 2026

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AI Boosts Output, Not Layoffs: New ICRIER-OpenAI Study Defends India’s IT Jobs

A new landmark study released on February 14, 2026, by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and supported by OpenAI, suggests that India’s IT sector is successfully navigating the Generative AI (GenAI) transition. Contrary to global fears of mass layoffs, the report titled “AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different” […]

Feb 14, 2026

Survey & Report

Survey Suggests Gen X and Millennials are Disengaging from Work

A new survey from the professional community app Blind has debunked the myth that “quiet quitting” and disengagement are exclusive to Gen Z. The study, conducted in late January 2026 among 1,677 Indian professionals, reveals that workers across all age groups—from Boomers to Gen Z—react to toxic workplaces with remarkably similar patterns of disengagement and burnout. The […]

Feb 6, 2026

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Economic Survey 2026: India Targets 55% Female Workforce

The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on January 29, 2026, has identified flexible work models as a primary macroeconomic lever to boost India’s Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR). The report emphasizes that increasing female participation to 55% by 2050 is essential for India to sustain its high GDP growth trajectory and achieve its […]

Jan 30, 2026