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Jobs

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani Predicts Million New AI Jobs

Feb 18, 2026

Freshers Alert of Indian Employers Planning to Hire in Early

Nearly of Indian employers intend to hire freshers during the first half of JanuaryJune,...

Hiring

Feb 18, 2026

Freshers Alert of Indian Employers Planning to Hire in Early

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 Indias economic future, des...

Industry

Feb 17, 2026

PM Modi Urges Investment in Data Centres to Drive Economic Growth and Skills

GCCs to Hire Up to . Lakh Professionals This Year

Indias Global Capability Centers GCCs are poised for an explosive year of growth, with indu...

Hiring

Feb 16, 2026

GCCs to Hire Up to . Lakh Professionals This Year

Survey & Report

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

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 14, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 13, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 13, 2026

Hiring

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, […]

Feb 12, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 11, 2026

Labour Law

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 […]

Feb 10, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 9, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 6, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 6, 2026

Hiring

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 […]

Feb 6, 2026

Hiring

Zomato CEO Invites Ex-Employees Back to Eternal

Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Zomato, has issued a public invitation to former employees to return to the company. Deepinder highlighted that the organization—now operating under the “Eternal” umbrella—has transitioned into a “more organised, less chaotic” entity, signaling a significant shift in its corporate culture and maturity. Zomato Evolution to ‘Eternal’ The rebranding […]

Feb 5, 2026