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Updated on: Feb 2026

Hiring

Bharat Supply to Hire Local Youth for New Rural Hubs

Feb 26, 2026

Indias Renewable Sector to Create Million Jobs by

In a significant structural shift for the national economy, Indias renewable energy sector has emer...

Industry

Feb 25, 2026

Indias Renewable Sector to Create Million Jobs by

Dabur Enters South India Crore Tamil Nadu Plant to Create Direct Jobs

FMCG giant Dabur India has officially commenced the construction of its first-ever manufacturing fac...

Hiring

Feb 23, 2026

Dabur Enters South India Crore Tamil Nadu Plant to Create Direct Jobs

Sai Life Sciences Targets New Hires Amid Record Profits

Sai Life Sciences, a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization ...

Hiring

Feb 21, 2026

Sai Life Sciences Targets New Hires Amid Record Profits

Hiring

Wipro Mandatory Pre-Skill Training Sparks Backlash Over Onboarding Delays

Wipro Limited is currently facing significant scrutiny as it grapples with a backlog of un-onboarded freshers from previous recruitment cycles. As of February 2026, the company has introduced a “pre-skill training plan” for hundreds of engineering graduates who have been waiting for joining dates for nearly a year. This move has prompted the Nascent Information […]

Feb 20, 2026

Hiring

Tredence to Add 1,800 AI Experts in Hyderabad by 2027

Data science and AI solutions leader Tredence has announced a major expansion of its India operations with the launch of a new AI innovation center in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad. Officially unveiled during BioAsia 2026, the 20,000-square-foot facility marks a strategic ₹300 crore investment by the U.S.-based firm. This expansion aims to transform Hyderabad into a central […]

Feb 20, 2026

Jobs

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani Predicts 170 Million New AI Jobs

In a significant forecast for the global technology landscape, Infosys Co-founder and Chairman Nandan Nilekani declared that Artificial Intelligence is “rewriting the grammar of software development.” Speaking at the company’s Investor AI Day 2026 on February 17, Nandan emphasized that traditional coding will no longer be the central goal for tech professionals, signaling a “root-and-branch” overhaul of […]

Feb 18, 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

Industry

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 […]

Feb 17, 2026

Hiring

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. […]

Feb 16, 2026

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

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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 […]

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