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India Emerges as the Primary Hiring Hub for Big Tech in 2026
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India Emerges as the Primary Hiring Hub for Big Tech in 2026

A major structural shift in the global technology workforce is underway as Big Tech firms accelerate hiring in India amidst ongoing mass layoffs in the United States. According to a comprehensive survey released on January 14, 2026, by Blind, an anonymous community for verified professionals, over half of the industry’s workforce expects a surge in Indian hiring […]

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Kisna Diamond to Hire 1,200 Professionals in FY26
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Kisna Diamond to Hire 1,200 Professionals in FY26

Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery, the flagship retail brand of the Hari Krishna Group, has announced a massive recruitment drive to add 1,200 employees during the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY26). This expansion follows a strong growth period in FY25, where the company successfully onboarded 1,000 professionals, signaling its commitment to becoming a dominant force in […]

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Anarock Diversifies into Project Management; Hires 550 Experts
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Anarock Diversifies into Project Management; Hires 550 Experts

Anarock Group, a leading independent real estate services firm, officially announced its entry into the Project Management and Engineering Services (PMES) sector on January 12, 2026. Anarock designed this strategic expansion to transform the company into a comprehensive, one-stop solution provider that moves beyond brokerage and consultancy to manage the entire project lifecycle from concept […]

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Thousands of Jobs Loom With LG Electronics Mega Plant in AP
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Thousands of Jobs Loom With LG Electronics Mega Plant in AP

Andhra Pradesh’s industrial landscape is witnessing a massive transformation as LG Electronics accelerates the development of its ₹5,000-crore manufacturing facility. Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communications, Nara Lokesh, recently highlighted the “speed and scale” of the project, which is set to become a global benchmark for consumer durables manufacturing and a primary engine for regional job creation. […]

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Ashok Leyland Pairs Jobs with Massive Skill Drive in Lucknow
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Ashok Leyland Pairs Jobs with Massive Skill Drive in Lucknow

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art integrated commercial vehicle plant in Lucknow on January 9, 2026. Spread across 70 acres in the Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area, the facility is designed to serve as a global hub for green mobility, focusing primarily on the production of electric buses and […]

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Space Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring for 2026 Missions
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Space Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring for 2026 Missions

The global space tech economy has reached a critical inflection point in early 2026, transitioning from government-led exploration to a high-velocity commercial industry. Driven by a “triple threat” of market forces—a boom in Satellite Communications (Satcom), plummeting launch costs, and the maturation of reusable rocket technology—space tech firms are aggressively expanding their workforces to meet […]

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Mohandas Pai Urges “Jobs-First” Strategy for Union Budget
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Mohandas Pai Urges “Jobs-First” Strategy for Union Budget

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, prominent business leader and former Infosys board member TV Mohandas Pai has called on the government to adopt a laser-focused approach to employment. In a recent interaction, Mohandas emphasized that while the Indian economy remains robust with an expected growth rate of 7.5%, the “tragedy of India” is the […]

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AI Agents Drive 14% Surge in SaaS Recruitment for 2026
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AI Agents Drive 14% Surge in SaaS Recruitment for 2026

As the global technology sector navigates a massive pivot toward automation, a distinct “hiring spree” has emerged within the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry. While legacy tech giants have spent the start of 2026 streamlining their workforces, cloud-native and AI-first SaaS firms are aggressively expanding. According to recent data from the jobs platform foundit, SaaS hiring rose by 14% […]

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AMD Sets “AI Comfort” as New Baseline for Hiring in 2026
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AMD Sets “AI Comfort” as New Baseline for Hiring in 2026

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has officially pivoted its recruitment strategy to prioritize “AI-native” talent. During a recent industry summit, CEO Dr. Lisa Su emphasized that the company is now specifically seeking candidates who are not just familiar with Artificial Intelligence but are “comfortable and fluent” in integrating AI across every facet of the business—from silicon design to software […]

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India’s Tech Hiring Plummets 24% at the Dawn of 2026
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India’s Tech Hiring Plummets 24% at the Dawn of 2026

India’s technology sector has entered 2026 on a somber note, with active hiring contracting by 24% compared to the same period last year. According to the Active Tech Jobs Outlook report by staffing firm Xpheno, January 2026 recorded only 103,000 active roles, marking the second-lowest demand level in the last five years. This sharp decline signals a prolonged “hiring winter” […]

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Why Private Bank Jobs Slipped While PSU Staffing Grew
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Why Private Bank Jobs Slipped While PSU Staffing Grew

For the first time in several years, aggregate employment across major private sector banks has seen a decline in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), primarily driven by a significant reduction in headcount at ICICI Bank. Conversely, Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) banks, which had long been characterized by shrinking staff numbers due to consolidations and retirements, […]

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Infosys First IT Giant to Formalize Reduced Campus Targets
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Infosys First IT Giant to Formalize Reduced Campus Targets

Infosys has become the first major outsourcer to formally outline a significant long-term reduction in campus recruitment. The Bengaluru-based giant, historically known for hiring tens of thousands of engineering graduates annually, is drastically altering its talent acquisition strategy as artificial intelligence and automation begin to handle entry-level coding and maintenance tasks. The Automation Inflection Point […]

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