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Updated on: Mar 2026

Employment

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

Mar 17, 2026

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 McKi...

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Mar 2, 2026

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

A joint study released on February , , by Scaler and CyberMedia Research CMR has revealed a ...

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Feb 26, 2026

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

Indias appraisal season is showing signs of renewed optimism as fresh data from major global profes...

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Feb 25, 2026

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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

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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

Employment

IT Hiring Holds Up in FY26 Despite TCS Job Cuts and Global Uncertainty

Hiring trends among India’s largest IT services companies remain resilient in the current financial year, even as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) continues its large-scale restructuring exercise. Data compiled by media reports shows that the top six IT firms together shed fewer than 1,500 jobs on a net basis in the first nine months of FY26, […]

Jan 25, 2026

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MeitY Secretary: India to Gain 4 Million AI and Chip Jobs by 2030

S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has projected a seismic shift in India’s employment landscape, stating that Artificial Intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing are set to create 4 million (40 lakh) new jobs by 2030. This transition marks a pivot from traditional labor-intensive roles to high-value, tech-first positions. The Great Skill […]

Jan 21, 2026

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Nifty-100 Leadership Churn Hits Record 22% in 2025

A new report reveals that 22 CEO/MD exits occurred within Nifty-100 companies during 2025, a nearly 150% jump compared to the nine departures recorded in 2024. This unprecedented turnover indicates a massive leadership churn as boards grow increasingly impatient with traditional growth models. Nifty-100 Leadership Churn by Numbers According to data compiled by primeinfobase.com and executive search firms, […]

Jan 17, 2026

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65% of Blue-Collar Employers Drop Degree Requirements in 2026

A significant transformation is sweeping through India’s blue-collar and gray-collar job markets as employers increasingly prioritize practical skills and vocational certifications over traditional formal degrees. According to the ‘Blue-Collar Hiring Trends Report 2026’, the industry is witnessing a “skill-first” revolution driven by the rapid automation of logistics, manufacturing, and quick-commerce sectors. Blue-Collar Hiring Trends: The Decline […]

Jan 16, 2026

Hiring

India Emerges as the Primary Hiring Hub for Big Tech in 2026

A major structural shift in the global technology workforce is underway as Big Tech firms accelerate hiring in India amidst ongoing mass layoffs in the United States. According to a comprehensive survey released on January 14, 2026, by Blind, an anonymous community for verified professionals, over half of the industry’s workforce expects a surge in Indian hiring […]

Jan 15, 2026

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EY Survey 2025: India Outpaces in AI Adoption and Talent Health

According to the EY Work Reimagined Survey 2025, India’s workforce is undergoing a profound “talent reset,” balancing increased work intensity with the highest levels of employee health and empowerment worldwide. India has emerged as a global leader in the rapid transformation of the workplace, driven by a massive surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and […]

Jan 13, 2026