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Updated on: Aug 2025
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Report Highlights India’s Potential to Lead Global AI Workforce
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Report Highlights India’s Potential to Lead Global AI Workforce

India is poised to become a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, according to a joint report released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and KPMG India. The report, unveiled during the 16th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2025, outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India to emerge as a strategic […]

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Offer Letters Without Jobs: TCS Faces Backlash
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Offer Letters Without Jobs: TCS Faces Backlash

Over 600 lateral hires at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are facing indefinite delays in onboarding, despite having received formal offer letters. These professionals—many with 2 to 18 years of experience—had resigned from their previous roles in anticipation of joining TCS between July and September 2025, only to be informed that their joining dates were postponed […]

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50% Tariff Hits India’s Jobs, IT Services, Textile, Gems & Jewellery..
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50% Tariff Hits India’s Jobs, IT Services, Textile, Gems & Jewellery..

The US President has imposed a 25% tariff on India effective August 7, 2025, with an additional 25% to be added by August 27, 2025, bringing the total to 50%. This significant tariff is expected to impact India’s job market. According to a survey by SightsIn Plus, 55% of respondents believe it will severely hit […]

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Infosys Launches Living Labs Facility in Hubballi
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Infosys Launches Living Labs Facility in Hubballi

Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has inaugurated a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology at its Hubballi Development Center in Karnataka. This move marks a significant milestone in Infosys’ commitment to decentralizing innovation and expanding its footprint in Tier-2 cities. The centre is part of the company’s global […]

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SBI to Hire 5,583 Junior Associates for Customer Service in FY26
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SBI to Hire 5,583 Junior Associates for Customer Service in FY26

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for 5,583 Junior Associates (Customer Service & Support) for the financial year 2025–26, aimed at improving customer experience across its extensive branch network. The hiring initiative is part of SBI’s broader strategy to deepen service delivery and reinforce its frontline workforce amid evolving customer […]

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Skill India Mission Trains Over 5 Lakh in Future Technologies
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Skill India Mission Trains Over 5 Lakh in Future Technologies

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is intensifying efforts under the Skill India Mission (SIM) to equip India’s youth with industry-relevant skills in emerging technologies. Through a network of training centres and schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman Training Scheme […]

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Technip Energies Onboards 280 Trainees; 60% Women
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Technip Energies Onboards 280 Trainees; 60% Women

Technip Energies, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has onboarded 280 new trainees across India as part of its strategic workforce expansion. The recruitment drive spans key locations including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Dahej, and reflects the company’s commitment to building a future-ready talent pool to support both domestic and international projects. […]

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NCS Portal Mobilizes Over 6.43 Crore Job Vacancies
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NCS Portal Mobilizes Over 6.43 Crore Job Vacancies

National Career Service (NCS) Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has emerged as one of India’s most comprehensive digital platforms for employment facilitation. As of July 2025, the portal has mobilized more than 6.43 crore job vacancies, reflecting its expanding role in connecting job seekers with opportunities across both government and private […]

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Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks
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Global Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring in India as Local IT Shrinks

Despite widespread layoffs across global markets, major international technology firms—collectively known as FAAMNG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google)—are steadily increasing their hiring footprint in India. Over the past year, these companies have grown their India-based headcount by 16%, adding approximately 28,000 new jobs across their own and affiliate entities. This hiring momentum stands […]

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Donald Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Jobs Report
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Donald Trump Fires BLS Chief After Weak Jobs Report

On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a disappointing monthly employment report. The report showed that the U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, reducing previously reported gains by […]

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SBI Strengthens Customer Service with 13,455 New Recruits
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SBI Strengthens Customer Service with 13,455 New Recruits

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has initiated the onboarding of 13,455 newly recruited junior associates across its extensive branch network. This move is part of a broader strategy to reinforce customer service and operational efficiency at the grassroots level. The recruitment drive, announced in June 2025, is one of the […]

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Poddar Plumbing to Generate 12,000 Jobs
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Poddar Plumbing to Generate 12,000 Jobs

Poddar Plumbing Systems Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of CPVC and PVC pipes, has announced a significant expansion in Karnataka with a total investment of ₹758 crore. The company plans to establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in the Vemgal Industrial Area (Phase 2) in Kolar district, spread across 33 acres, and has proposed a second unit […]

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