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Updated on: Jul 2026
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Liberty General Insurance Appoints Puja Agarwal as President – HR
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Liberty General Insurance Appoints Puja Agarwal as President – HR

Liberty General Insurance, a general insurance company in India, has appointed Puja Agarwal as President – Human Resources. At Liberty General Insurance, Agarwal will lead the company’s HR function and oversee key areas such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, performance management and leadership hiring. Extensive Experience Puja brings over 20 years of […]

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Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India
Editorial

Major GCC Announcements in 2026 Set to Create Thousands of Jobs in India

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has maintained strong momentum in 2026, with multinational companies announcing new centres and expanding existing operations across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and the National Capital Region. The investments span technology, engineering, research and development (R&D), cybersecurity, finance, operations and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing India’s position as the preferred destination […]

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Accenture Realigns Workforce Strategy for the Next Phase of AI Adoption
Employment

Accenture Realigns Workforce Strategy for the Next Phase of AI Adoption

Accenture realigns its workforce strategy as enterprises take more time than expected to adopt artificial intelligence at scale. While demand for AI solutions continues to grow, the company says most businesses are still in the early stages of integrating AI into their operations. CEO Julie Sweet said many organisations have moved beyond testing AI, but […]

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AdCounty Media Appoints Tarun Kumar as Director – HR
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AdCounty Media Appoints Tarun Kumar as Director – HR

AdCounty Media India Ltd., a digital-first adtech company, has appointed Tarun Kumar as its Director – Human Resources. In his new role, working closely with the leadership team, Tarun will drive key HR priorities including talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, organizational design, and HR transformation. He will also focus on strengthening AdCounty Media’s people-centric […]

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Nestle to Launch a New GCC in Hyderabad, Partners with Genpact
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Nestle to Launch a New GCC in Hyderabad, Partners with Genpact

Nestle Business Solutions (NBS) on Monday said it will establish a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad in partnership with Genpact. Genpact will contribute process intelligence and expertise in data, AI and automation to help Nestle simplify, standardise and scale its business services. NBS is the shared-services arm of the Nestlé Group. Strategic Rationale […]

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Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 2.1% of Its Global Workforce
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Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting 2.1% of Its Global Workforce

On July 6, 2026, Microsoft announced to cut around 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, as the company continues to reorganise its business while making large investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The layoffs will affect multiple teams across the company, with the biggest impact on its Xbox gaming business. Around 3,200 positions […]

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IBM Expands watsonx Orchestrate for Enterprise AI Agents
Artificial Intelligence

IBM Expands watsonx Orchestrate for Enterprise AI Agents

IBM has expanded its enterprise AI offerings with watsonx Orchestrate, a platform designed to help organisations build, deploy and manage AI agents across business functions. The platform enables companies to automate workflows, coordinate multiple AI agents, and integrate them with existing enterprise applications through a single interface. The launch comes as businesses increasingly move beyond […]

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PwC India Launches New Centre in Bengaluru
Industry

PwC India Launches New Centre in Bengaluru

PwC India has launched its Connected Cybersecurity Solutions Centre (CCSC) in Bengaluru to help organisations strengthen the security of connected technologies and digital systems. The Centre will support businesses in protecting smart factories, connected products, critical infrastructure and other technology environments from growing cyber threats. The facility has been set up as organisations across sectors […]

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DRDO Invites Applications for Paid Internship 2026 at DMRL Hyderabad
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DRDO Invites Applications for Paid Internship 2026 at DMRL Hyderabad

The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad, a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has invited applications for its Paid Internship Programme 2026. The internship is open to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to gain practical experience by working on research projects at the laboratory. DMRL has announced 20 internship […]

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India’s IT Firms Brace for Sluggish Q1 FY27 amid AI Spending
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India’s IT Firms Brace for Sluggish Q1 FY27 amid AI Spending

India’s leading IT firms are expected to report another weak quarter, Q1 FY27, in July 2026 for the April-June period. With analysts forecasting subdued revenue growth amid cautious client spending, increasing investments in artificial intelligence (AI), and an uncertain global economic environment. According to a report by brokerage Systematix Research, the June quarter is likely […]

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Golyan Group Appoints Anushree Tamrakar as Head- HR
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Golyan Group Appoints Anushree Tamrakar as Head- HR

Golyan Group, A leading business conglomerate headquartered in Nepal has elevated Anushree Tamrakar as Head – Human Resources. In her new role, she will lead the company’s human resources function, with a focus on talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership development, and aligning people strategies with business goals. Extensive Experience With nearly two decades […]

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Newgen Software Appoints Tarun Nandwani as Chief Executive Officer
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Newgen Software Appoints Tarun Nandwani as Chief Executive Officer

Newgen Software has elevated Tarun Nandwani as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2026. In his new role as CEO, he will lead Newgen Software’s overall business strategy, drive growth across global markets, strengthen customer relationships, accelerate product innovation, and oversee the company’s next phase of expansion. Extensive Experience Tarun is a long-time […]

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