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Updated on: Jul 2025
Monsoon Drenches Seasonal Job Creation in 2025
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Monsoon Drenches Seasonal Job Creation in 2025

India’s early and unseasonal monsoon has not only cooled temperatures but also chilled the country’s seasonal job market, particularly in sectors that rely heavily on summer demand. From consumer durables to FMCG, retail, and logistics, companies have reported a sharp decline in temporary hiring, with some sectors witnessing up to a 30% drop in seasonal […]

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Hindustan Zinc Expands LGBTQIA+ Workforce with 7 New Hires
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Hindustan Zinc Expands LGBTQIA+ Workforce with 7 New Hires

Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company and India’s largest zinc producer, has announced the onboarding of seven LGBTQIA+ employees in 2025. The announcement, made during Pride Month, reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to building a diverse and equitable workforce in the traditionally male-dominated mining and metals sector. The latest hiring round brings the total number […]

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Andhra Pradesh Approves 19 Projects, 30,000 Jobs Incoming
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Andhra Pradesh Approves 19 Projects, 30,000 Jobs Incoming

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved 19 new projects worth a staggering ₹28,546 crore. These projects are expected to create 30,270 jobs across the state, signaling a renewed focus on balanced regional development, youth empowerment, and investor confidence. Andhra Pradesh Key Investors and Sectoral Spread The approved […]

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Vedanta Aluminium to Hire 15 Transgender Employees in 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium to Hire 15 Transgender Employees in 2026

Vedanta Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium producer, has announced plans to hire 15 transgender employees in 2026. This initiative, unveiled during Pride Month 2025, will raise the company’s total transgender workforce to 44 employees across its operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha, and Korba, Chhattisgarh. The announcement is part of Vedanta’s broader strategy to embed diversity, equity, […]

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AstraZeneca to Add 400 Jobs in Bengaluru with ₹166 Cr Expansion
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AstraZeneca to Add 400 Jobs in Bengaluru with ₹166 Cr Expansion

Global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca has announced a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India, with an investment of ₹166 crore. The move will create 400 new jobs, bringing the total headcount at the facility to nearly 1,300 employees. This expansion underscores AstraZeneca’s commitment to AI-powered innovation, clinical research, and digital health […]

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Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India
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Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India

Google has laid off approximately 75 employees—about 25% of its Google TV and Android TV team—as part of a broader shift to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) and YouTube-centric strategies. The layoffs, confirmed on June 24, 2025, coincide with a 10% budget cut in the company’s smart TV initiatives and reflect a recalibration of resources within […]

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TCS to Generate 25,000 Jobs with New Bengal Campus
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TCS to Generate 25,000 Jobs with New Bengal Campus

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is set to significantly expand its footprint in West Bengal with the construction of a new campus in the Bengal Silicon Valley Hub. The project, which has received formal approval from the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA), is expected to generate 25,000 direct employment opportunities […]

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Cognizant Plans Big Recruitment Drive: 20,000 Freshers in 2025
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Cognizant Plans Big Recruitment Drive: 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025, marking more than a twofold increase over last year’s intake. The goal is to reshape the company’s workforce structure by bringing in early-career talent who can support managed services and AI-focused development. While total headcount remained steady at around 336,300, Cognizant’s leadership emphasized the […]

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Global Unrest: Hiring Freeze Hits 63% of Indian Firms
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Global Unrest: Hiring Freeze Hits 63% of Indian Firms

A recent report by staffing firm Genius Consultants has revealed that 63% of Indian companies have either frozen hiring or downsized teams in response to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts in the Middle East. The findings, based on a nationwide survey conducted between May 12 and June 6, 2025, highlight the growing impact of global […]

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Graduates Join the Gig Wave as Logistics Hiring Explodes
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Graduates Join the Gig Wave as Logistics Hiring Explodes

India’s blue-collar gig economy witnessed an unprecedented 92% year-on-year surge in hiring in 2024, according to a new report by recruitment platform WorkIndia. The spike was primarily driven by the rapid expansion of last-mile logistics platforms, including e-commerce, food delivery, and ride-hailing services. The findings underscore a fundamental shift in how India’s workforce engages with […]

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Cognizant to create 8,000 jobs in Vishakhapatnam
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Cognizant to create 8,000 jobs in Vishakhapatnam

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced plans to establish a world-class IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) campus in Visakhapatnam, with an investment of ₹1,582.98 crore. The project is expected to generate 8,000 direct jobs, reinforcing the state’s emergence as a key IT hub in India. State officials and industry leaders welcomed the announcement enthusiastically. It aligns […]

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AI Tools Drive Shift to Precision Hiring in India
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AI Tools Drive Shift to Precision Hiring in India

Once dominated by high-volume, fast-paced hiring—especially in sectors like IT, BPO, and retail—the focus is now squarely on quality over quantity. A new wave of AI-powered tools is enabling recruiters to prioritize skills, cultural fit, and long-term value over mere speed, marking a pivotal transformation in how talent is sourced and evaluated. According to LinkedIn’s […]

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