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PSB Workforce Stagnates Despite Hiring 1.48 Lakh Employees
Employment

PSB Workforce Stagnates Despite Hiring 1.48 Lakh Employees

India’s Public Sector Banks (PSB) have recruited over 1.48 lakh employees between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, yet the overall workforce across these institutions has seen minimal net growth. According to data from the Union Ministry of Finance, the total employee strength across PSBs rose by only about 6,500 during this five-year period—from 9,12,160 in […]

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93% of Vedanta Aluminium’s New Hires Are Fresh Graduates
Employment

93% of Vedanta Aluminium’s New Hires Are Fresh Graduates

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced that 93% of its new recruits are fresh graduates and early-career professionals, underscoring the company’s strategic focus on building a young, agile, and future-ready workforce. The announcement coincided with International Youth Day, highlighting the role of young talent in driving innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable manufacturing across […]

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PwC India to Create 20,000 New Jobs Over Five Years
Hiring

PwC India to Create 20,000 New Jobs Over Five Years

PwC India has announced plans to create 20,000 additional jobs over the next five years, expanding its workforce to 50,000 employees by 2030. The move is part of the firm’s newly unveiled Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to triple its revenue and deepen its presence across emerging sectors and geographies. The announcement reflects PwC’s commitment […]

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Offer Letters Without Jobs: TCS Faces Backlash
Employment

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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TCS Announces Salary Revisions and New Hiring Framework
Compensation

TCS Announces Salary Revisions and New Hiring Framework

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced wage hikes for approximately 80% of its workforce, primarily covering junior to mid-level employees. The pay revisions will take effect from September 1, 2025, and were communicated to staff via an internal email from Chief Human Resources Officer Milind Lakkad and CHRO Designate K […]

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Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments
Hiring

Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments

Meta has officially begun piloting a new hiring model that allows candidates to use AI tools during coding interviews, marking a significant departure from traditional recruitment practices. The initiative, confirmed through internal memos and spokesperson statements, is currently being tested with a select pool of engineering candidates. Tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Meta’s own […]

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

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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SBI Strengthens Customer Service with 13,455 New Recruits
Employment

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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Capgemini India to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritizes AI Skills
Hiring

Capgemini India to Hire 45,000 in 2025, Prioritizes AI Skills

Capgemini India has announced plans to hire between 40,000 and 45,000 employees in 2025, signaling a strong commitment to growth despite broader concerns about IT sector hiring. The move comes as the company experiences a surge in client demand for cost-effective and innovation-driven services, particularly from global markets shifting more work to India. The hiring […]

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Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025
Hiring

Infosys Expands Workforce, to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. The announcement comes at a time when the broader IT industry is grappling with structural changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client demands. CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring target, stating that Infosys had […]

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TCS Layoffs Prompt Surge in Job Searches Among Employees
Jobs

TCS Layoffs Prompt Surge in Job Searches Among Employees

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is witnessing a noticeable uptick in job-seeking activity among its employees following the company’s announcement to lay off 12,000 staffers—approximately 2% of its global workforce—in fiscal 2026. Executive search firms and recruitment agencies have confirmed a rise in queries and resume submissions from mid- and senior-level […]

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AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025
Hiring

AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025

LinkedIn has reported a dramatic 45% surge with AI in job applications over the past year, with the platform now processing 11,000 applications per minute. This spike is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, resume bots, and automated job application agents, which have reshaped how candidates engage with the […]

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