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Updated on: Feb 2026
PM Modi Urges Investment in Data Centres to Drive Economic Growth and Skills
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PM Modi Urges Investment in Data Centres to Drive Economic Growth and Skills

PM Modi has highlighted the data centre sector as a critical pillar for India’s economic future, describing it as a “massive job creator.” Speaking at recent industry forums, the Prime Minister emphasized that as India transitions into a fully digital economy, the infrastructure required to store and process data will generate hundreds of thousands of […]

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GCCs to Hire Up to 1.4 Lakh Professionals This Year
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GCCs to Hire Up to 1.4 Lakh Professionals This Year

India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are poised for an explosive year of growth, with industry projections indicating the addition of 1.2 to 1.4 lakh new professionals to their payrolls in 2026. This surge marks a significant shift as multinational corporations increasingly move beyond back-office functions to establish high-value “centers of excellence” in Indian tech hubs. […]

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IndiGo Hiring 1,000 Pilots After Record Cancellations
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IndiGo Hiring 1,000 Pilots After Record Cancellations

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has launched one of the most significant recruitment drives in Indian aviation history, aiming to hire over 1,000 pilots. This strategic move comes as the carrier seeks to fortify its operations following a massive operational meltdown in late 2025 and to support its aggressive fleet expansion. IndiGo Addressing the December Crisis The […]

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Rolls-Royce is Doubling its India Workforce With 10,000 Jobs
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Rolls-Royce is Doubling its India Workforce With 10,000 Jobs

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a transformative roadmap for its Indian operations, aiming to more than double its local workforce to approximately 10,000 people. This strategic pivot, announced by CEO Tufan Erginbilgic following a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11, 2026, seeks to establish India as the company’s third “home market” outside the […]

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IBM is Hiring Entry-Level Workers While Others Cut Back
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IBM is Hiring Entry-Level Workers While Others Cut Back

While many tech giants are tightening their belts in the face of artificial intelligence, IBM is doubling down on a contrarian talent strategy. The company is aggressively hiring entry-level professionals, betting that a fresh generation of “AI-native” workers will accelerate its transition into a leading AI and hybrid cloud entity. The Skills-First Revolution Central to […]

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Vedanta Targets 50% Female Hiring for India’s Energy Transition
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Vedanta Targets 50% Female Hiring for India’s Energy Transition

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Vedanta Limited has announced a bold new hiring mandate. The natural resources conglomerate aims to have women comprise over 50% of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) recruitment starting this year. This initiative marks a historic shift for India’s metals, mining, […]

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450 High-Tech Engineering Jobs by Thales in India for 2026
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450 High-Tech Engineering Jobs by Thales in India for 2026

Thales, the French global leader in advanced technologies, has announced a major talent acquisition drive in India for 2026. The company plans to recruit 450 specialized professionals to bolster its engineering and digital capabilities. This move underscores India’s growing importance as a strategic hub for Thales’ global operations, particularly in the defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity […]

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Labor Codes: Job Postings in Smaller Indian Cities Are Up 56%
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Labor Codes: Job Postings in Smaller Indian Cities Are Up 56%

In a significant shift for India’s employment landscape, the phased implementation of new labor codes has triggered a hiring surge in smaller urban centers. According to a comprehensive market report, job postings in Tier III and Tier IV cities have skyrocketed by up to 56% as companies leverage the simplified compliance and flexible operational frameworks […]

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Apple to Begin Hiring for Hyderabad Flagship Store
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Apple to Begin Hiring for Hyderabad Flagship Store

Apple is significantly accelerating its retail footprint in India, with the tech giant now initiating a massive hiring drive for its upcoming flagship store in Hyderabad. This move follows the record-breaking success of its existing outlets in Mumbai and Delhi, signaling Apple’s long-term commitment to the world’s second-largest smartphone market. Expansion into the City of […]

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Cognizant to Onboard 25,000 Freshers in 2026 Amid AI Push
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Cognizant to Onboard 25,000 Freshers in 2026 Amid AI Push

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced an ambitious recruitment plan to hire between 24,000 and 25,000 freshers in 2026. This initiative marks a significant 20% increase from its 2025 intake of approximately 20,000 graduates. The move signals a major strategic pivot as the company seeks to build a “broader talent pyramid” where early-career professionals, empowered by […]

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Kotak Mahindra Bank is Hiring 500 Engineers to Rival Big Tech
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Kotak Mahindra Bank is Hiring 500 Engineers to Rival Big Tech

Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched a major recruitment drive to hire 500 software engineers, signaling a fundamental shift in its corporate identity. The private sector lender aims to transform itself into a “technology company with a banking license,” prioritizing in-house engineering over traditional outsourcing to gain a competitive edge in India’s digital-first financial landscape. Kotak […]

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How AI is Helping Cognizant Hire More Graduates
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How AI is Helping Cognizant Hire More Graduates

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its internal workflows has led to a significant surge in operational productivity. This efficiency gain is fundamentally reshaping the company’s recruitment strategy, leading to a renewed focus on large-scale fresher hiring to support its expanding digital project pipeline. Cognizant AI-Driven Efficiency Gains […]

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