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Updated on: Aug 2026
PwC Lays Off 1,500 Employees and 60 Partners in the Middle East
Layoffs

PwC Lays Off 1,500 Employees and 60 Partners in the Middle East

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has laid off approximately 1,500 employees and 60 partners across its Middle East operations, marking one of the firm’s most significant regional workforce reductions in recent years. The decision follows a breakdown in relations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which imposed a one-year ban on PwC from February 2025, barring the […]

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EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps
Hiring

EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps

EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC—are witnessing an unprecedented wave of partner movements as they aggressively recruit from one another to fill capability gaps and reinforce high-demand service lines. Over the past three months alone, more than 60 partners have switched firms, marking one of the most intense talent reshuffles in recent years. The moves are […]

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PwC cuts 200 graduate positions in response to productivity woes
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PwC cuts 200 graduate positions in response to productivity woes

PwC has announced a significant reduction in its graduate hiring program in the UK, cutting 200 entry-level roles this year. The move brings the firm’s annual intake down from 1,500 to 1,300. The decision reflects the dual challenges of slowing economic activity and rapid technological disruption. PwC leadership cites productivity struggles and the growing influence […]

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Uno Minda Appoints Garima Garg as Group CHRO
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Uno Minda Appoints Garima Garg as Group CHRO

Uno Minda, a leading global manufacturer of automotive components, has appointed Garima Garg as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of extensive HR leadership experience, Garima will spearhead the company’s people strategy, culture building, and organizational transformation initiatives, pivotal in driving Uno Minda’s next growth phase. Extensive HR Leadership Experience Before […]

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PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur
Industry

PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur

PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur, further strengthening its presence in high-growth potential cities across the country. The move marks a strategic step toward PwC’s Vision 2030—an ambitious blueprint to triple its revenues, scale its workforce to 50,000 professionals over the next five years, and build a future-ready organization […]

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Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs
Employment

Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs

A growing number of professionals from the Big Four accounting and consulting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—are making their way into India’s corporate C-suites, signaling a shift in how companies source leadership talent. Industry experts estimate that between 30 to 50 senior professionals transition each year from these firms into executive roles across sectors such […]

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PwC India to Create 20,000 New Jobs Over Five Years
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PwC India to Create 20,000 New Jobs Over Five Years

PwC India has announced plans to create 20,000 additional jobs over the next five years, expanding its workforce to 50,000 employees by 2030. The move is part of the firm’s newly unveiled Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to triple its revenue and deepen its presence across emerging sectors and geographies. The announcement reflects PwC’s commitment […]

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PwC Trains Junior Accountants for Managerial Roles
Employment

PwC Trains Junior Accountants for Managerial Roles

PwC is redesigning its training programs to prepare junior accountants to function like managers—right from the start. The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly automates routine tasks such as data entry, audit execution, and compliance checks, traditionally assigned to entry-level staff. According to Jenn Kosar, PwC’s AI Assurance Leader, the firm is responding to […]

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PwC India Gurugram Office to House 1,200 Employees
Employment

PwC India Gurugram Office to House 1,200 Employees

PwC India has inaugurated a new office in Gurugram’s DLF Downtown 4, marking its sixth facility in the National Capital Region (NCR). Spanning 125,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art workspace is designed to accommodate over 1,200 professionals. This expansion is part of the firm’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in North India and meet growing […]

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