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Updated on: Aug 2026

Survey & Report

Extreme Heat Threatens Jobs Across Indian Cities World Bank

Aug 5, 2026

PwC ACs India Appoints Sandhya Nambiar as Chief People Officer

PwC has elevated Sandhya Nambiar as the Chief People Officer CPO for its Acceleration Centers ACs...

Appointments

Aug 5, 2026

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Cipla Elevates Vinay Bassi as Chief HR Operations

Cipla has elevated Vinay Bassi as Chief HR Operations, strengthening its people leadership as the co...

Appointments

Aug 5, 2026

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Qantas May Shift Up to , Corporate Roles to India Report

Australias national carrier, Qantas, is considering outsourcing up to , corporate roles t...

Employment

Aug 4, 2026

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Survey & Report

AI Adoption in HR Gathers Pace, Governance Lags Behind: Report

AI adoption in HR is transforming Human Resources, enabling organisations to automate routine processes, improve talent acquisition and enhance employee experiences. AI has evolved beyond resume screening and chatbots to agentic AI systems that support workforce planning, learning and development, performance management and data-driven decision-making. However, the rapid pace of AI adoption is not being […]

Aug 4, 2026

Appointments

Wendt India Appoints Lakshmi Tulasi Inturi as Head- HR

Wendt India Limited has appointed Lakshmi Tulasi Inturi as its Head of Human Resources, effective August 3, 2026. In her new role, she will lead the company’s HR function and focus on strengthening its people strategy, talent management, employee engagement and overall human resource framework. Extensive Experience Lakshmi brings more than 20 years of experience […]

Aug 4, 2026

EPFO

Govt Approves Proposal to Raise EPF Wage Ceiling to Rs 25,000, Cabinet Nod Awaited

The Department of Expenditure has approved a proposal to increase the EPF wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month, according to a government source. The proposal will now be placed before the Union Cabinet for final approval. The […]

Aug 4, 2026

Appointments

Tata Projects Appoints Sukumar Hebbar as MD & CEO

Tata Projects Limited has appointed Sukumar Hebbar as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), effective immediately. He succeeds Vinayak Pai, who has led the company since 2022. His appointment is expected to strengthen Tata Projects’ leadership team as the company expands its presence across urban infrastructure, data centres and industrial […]

Aug 4, 2026

Partnership

Accenture Wins Multi-Year AI Transformation Deal with Dabur India

Dabur India Limited has announced a multi-year collaboration with Accenture to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across its business operations. The partnership aims to build a future-ready digital enterprise by improving decision-making, enhancing business agility, and creating new opportunities for profitable growth. The initiative builds on Dabur’s ongoing investments in cloud technology and […]

Aug 4, 2026

Appointments

Allana Group Appoints Manish Dwivede as Group CHRO

Allana Group has appointed Manish Dwivede as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (Group CHRO). In his new role, he will lead Allana Group’s human resources function, with responsibility for driving the Group’s people strategy and HR priorities. Extensive Experience Manish brings over two decades of experience in human resources, having worked across industries such […]

Aug 3, 2026

Employment

Job Market Update: IT Hiring Rebounds, AI Jobs Surge 33% in July

India’s white-collar job market continued to grow in July 2026, with overall hiring increasing 5% year-on-year, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. While the pace of hiring was slightly lower than the 6% growth recorded in June, demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) professionals remained strong, registering a 33% year-on-year increase. […]

Aug 3, 2026

Internship

DRDO Opens Applications for Paid Quantum Technologies Internship

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for its Paid Internship Scheme 2026 at the Defence Young Scientist Laboratory – Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT), Pune. The internship offers engineering and science students an opportunity to work with DRDO scientists on advanced research projects in quantum technologies and related domains. The programme is designed […]

Aug 3, 2026

Industry

TCS Nashik Case: Five Accused Get Bail in Four FIRs, Remain in Jail

A Nashik sessions court has granted bail to five accused in four FIRs related to the alleged sexual harassment case at the TCS Nashik office. However, the accused will continue to remain in jail as their bail applications are still pending in at least two other cases. Two women, Nida Khan and Ashwini Chainani, who […]

Aug 3, 2026

Editorial

Tech Layoffs 2026: Which Companies, Roles and Countries Were Hit Most?

Tech Layoffs 2026: The global technology industry continues to see job cuts in 2026, as companies review their workforce and spending plans. According to Layoffs.fyi, 124,682 employees have lost their jobs across 257 technology companies in 276 layoff rounds so far this year, already exceeding the total layoffs recorded in 2025. The latest trend shows […]

Aug 3, 2026

Appointments

Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. He will continue to serve as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, taking on both leadership roles. As part of the leadership transition, Jon Moeller will retire from the Board on July 31, […]

Aug 3, 2026

Employment

HCLTech Opens AMP Programme for Campus Hiring; Offers Packages up to ₹10 LPA

HCLTech has announced the opening of applications for campus hiring programmes, inviting engineering graduates, MBA and PGDM students, graduates, and specialised professionals to apply for a wide range of entry-level roles across the company. The hiring initiative is aimed at fresh talent looking to start their careers in technology, business, finance, human resources, legal, research, […]

Aug 3, 2026