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Updated on: Nov 2026
TCS Study: 84% See AI Productivity Gains, Only 10% Allow Autonomy
AI

TCS Study: 84% See AI Productivity Gains, Only 10% Allow Autonomy

Only 10% of global enterprises allow AI agents to make decisions without human approval across multiple functions, while just 9% report that their AI agents can securely manage workflows across enterprise applications, according to a new Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) study. The findings highlight the gap between the productivity benefits organisations are already gaining from […]

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91% of Microsoft Respondents in India Report 5% or Less Salary Hikes
Compensation

91% of Microsoft Respondents in India Report 5% or Less Salary Hikes

A Blind survey has found that 91% of Microsoft respondents in India received salary increases of 5% or less in the 2026 appraisal cycle. The findings also indicate growing dissatisfaction with salary revisions, with 86% of Microsoft respondents saying they were unhappy with their increases. The survey covered 2,178 professionals based in India across companies. […]

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India’s White-Collar Hiring Rises 14% in October; Manufacturing, Auto Lead
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India’s White-Collar Hiring Rises 14% in October; Manufacturing, Auto Lead

India’s white-collar hiring increased 14% year-on-year in October 2026, with automobile, manufacturing-related functions and specialised technology roles recording higher recruitment activity, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report. Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi-NCR were among the leading cities for hiring growth. The Naukri JobSpeak Index increased to 2,836 in October 2026, compared with 2,480 in October […]

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AI Skills Reshape Entry-Level Jobs as IT-BPM Fresher Hiring Recovers
AI

AI Skills Reshape Entry-Level Jobs as IT-BPM Fresher Hiring Recovers

India’s IT-BPM sector is expected to hire around 2.1 lakh freshers in FY27 as recruitment recovers from a decline in entry-level hiring. However, employers are increasingly seeking graduates with AI skills and expertise in data engineering, cybersecurity and other specialised technology areas. Fresher Hiring Expected to Recover in FY27 According to industry estimates cited in […]

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GCCs in India to Add 1.4 Million Jobs by 2031
Employment

GCCs in India to Add 1.4 Million Jobs by 2031

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are projected to employ 3.3–3.7 million people by 2031, adding 1–1.4 million net jobs and generating demand for 150–170 million sq. ft. of additional office space, according to a new Embark report Titled India GCCs in the AI Era: Implications for Workforce Growth and Office Demand, the report examines how […]

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IT Services Firms Projected to See Lowest Salary Hikes at 6.6% in 2027: Aon
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IT Services Firms Projected to See Lowest Salary Hikes at 6.6% in 2027: Aon

Companies in India are projected to offer average salary hikes of 9.1% in 2027, marginally higher than the actual 9% recorded in 2026. According to Aon’s Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey for India 2026-27. Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), energy and real estate are expected to offer some of the highest salary increases. The 33rd […]

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AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring
AI

AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is putting pressure on some white-collar job opportunities in South Asia, while demand for professionals with AI skills is increasing. The trend highlights the changing requirements of employers and the need for workers to develop skills that match evolving workplace demands. World Bank research highlights the impact of GenAI on entry-level […]

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Role of HR in Managing Human Side of AI Adoption: McLean & Company
Artificial Intelligence

Role of HR in Managing Human Side of AI Adoption: McLean & Company

HR teams have a critical role to play in ensuring that AI adoption does not come at the cost of employee trust, engagement and experience, according to a new report from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company. The report, titled The Power of Human-Centricity, examines how HR can help organisations make human-centricity […]

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US Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%
Employment

US Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September 2026, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2% from 4.1% in August, pointing to a sharp slowdown in hiring even as widespread layoffs remain limited. The September job gain was well below economists’ expectation of around 90,000 jobs. August employment growth was also revised […]

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