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Updated on: Aug 2025
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Lenovo to Add 1,000 AI Roles in Bengaluru
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Lenovo to Add 1,000 AI Roles in Bengaluru

Lenovo is significantly expanding its footprint in India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, announcing plans to add 1,000 highly skilled professionals to its AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru by the end of FY26. The move positions India not only as a key market but also as a global capability hub for Lenovo’s AI-led enterprise […]

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Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028
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Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028

Landing a job at PwC straight out of college is set to become significantly more challenging. According to an internal presentation shared with alumni of a major U.S. university, the Big Four accounting and consulting firm plans to reduce entry-level hiring by nearly one-third over the next three years. The presentation, first reported by Business […]

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Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier 2 and 3 Cities
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Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier 2 and 3 Cities

As India’s largest e-commerce event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, approaches, Flipkart has announced the creation of over 2.2 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its supply chain, logistics, and last-mile delivery operations. The hiring drive is part of the company’s broader festive preparedness strategy, aimed at scaling operations to meet the surge in consumer […]

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Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps
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Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps

In response to a widening industrial workforce shortage, Russia is actively seeking to recruit skilled Indian workers across key sectors including machinery, electronics, construction, and textiles. India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed the development in an interview with Russian news agency TASS, stating that Russian companies are increasingly turning to India’s skilled labour pool […]

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72% of Employers in India Plan New Job Creation in H2 2025
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72% of Employers in India Plan New Job Creation in H2 2025

India’s white-collar job market is poised for robust growth in the latter half of 2025, with a significant majority of employers planning to expand their workforce through net new job creation. According to Naukri’s bi-annual Hiring Outlook report, 72% of surveyed employers indicated plans to create new roles rather than rely solely on replacement hiring. […]

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Novo Nordisk Announces Global Hiring Freeze
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Novo Nordisk Announces Global Hiring Freeze

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has implemented a global hiring freeze for all non-business critical roles, signaling a major shift in its operational strategy amid intensifying competition and financial headwinds. The decision, confirmed by company spokespersons, follows the appointment of Maziar Mike Doustdar as CEO earlier this month and reflects a broader effort to reassess […]

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OpenAI Begins Hiring for First India Office in Delhi
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OpenAI Begins Hiring for First India Office in Delhi

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, has officially announced plans to establish its first office in India. The new office will be located in New Delhi and is expected to open later this year. The move marks a significant milestone in OpenAI’s global expansion strategy and reflects the company’s growing focus […]

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India’s BFSI Sector to Add 2.5 Lakh Jobs by 2030
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India’s BFSI Sector to Add 2.5 Lakh Jobs by 2030

India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for significant expansion, with nearly 2.5 lakh permanent jobs expected to be added by 2030. According to a recent report by Adecco India, hiring activity is projected to grow by 8.7% in FY2025–26 and reach 10% by the end of the decade. Rising demand in […]

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L&T Reshapes Workforce Strategy to Attract & Retain Young Talent
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L&T Reshapes Workforce Strategy to Attract & Retain Young Talent

SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has emphasized the company’s strategic focus on leveraging a new generation of employees to drive innovation, agility, and long-term relevance. In a recent interview with The Economic Times, Subrahmanyan outlined how younger professionals are bringing fresh perspectives to L&T’s evolving business portfolio, helping the […]

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Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition
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Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition

Meta Platforms Inc. has imposed a hiring freeze across its artificial intelligence (AI) division, following months of aggressive recruitment from leading AI firms including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Apple. The pause, which took effect last week, comes amid internal restructuring and growing investor scrutiny over escalating costs tied to Meta’s AI ambitions. The freeze […]

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Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs
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Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs

Maharashtra government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹42,893 crore with multiple domestic and international companies, aiming to boost industrial development and generate 28,558 jobs across the state. The agreements span sectors including data centres, solar energy, steel manufacturing, industrial equipment, and logistics. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development during a formal signing […]

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E-Commerce and Tech Startups Lead Fresher Hiring in India
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E-Commerce and Tech Startups Lead Fresher Hiring in India

E-commerce and technology startups are expected to drive fresher hiring in India during the second half of 2025, according to the latest Career Outlook Report (HY2 2025) released by TeamLease EdTech. The report, based on a survey of 1,065 employers across sectors conducted between May and July, reveals that 88% of employers in these sectors […]

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