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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
A key issue facing the Fed rate-setting committee is how long it will remain on hold; they remain split between those officials opposed to further cuts until inflation comes down and those who want to lower rates to further support hiring
Diageo introduces Fertility Support Leave
Diageo India has introduced Fertility Support Leave for the benefit of its employees, covering a range of medically-assisted fertility procedures. The leave is effective January of 2026. This is the beverage alcohol (alcobev) company’s way of building an inclusive and progressive workplace that supports full-time employees through significant life moments. The policy will also benefit [...] The post Diageo introduces Fertility Support Leave appeared first on HR Katha .
India hopes to conclude social security pacts with remaining 13 EU members in 5 years
India is expanding its social security agreements with European Union nations. Pacts are already in place with 14 EU countries. India hopes to finalize agreements with the remaining 13 within the next five years. These agreements prevent double contributions for Indian professionals working in the EU. This is a significant development for Indian businesses and skilled workers operating abroad.
HDFC Bank expands Parivartan skilling initiative to Meerut
HDFC Bank, in partnership with Nasscom Foundation, has announced the launch of a Parivartan Skilling Centre in Meerut under its CSR programme, Parivartan. The centre aims to strengthen employability pathways for youth from economically and socially- marginalised communities by equipping them with industry-relevant skills. The initiative, to be implemented under the Nasscom Foundation Skilling & [...] The post HDFC Bank expands Parivartan skilling initiative to Meerut appeared first on HR Katha .
Jeremy Cooper appointed VP-marketing, APAC & Japan, Databricks
Jeremy Cooper, who was leading marketing strategy and execution for Amazon Web Services (AWS) across Asia Pacific & Japan since 2023, has now joined Databricks, the Data and AI company, as vice president, marketing, Asia Pacific and Japan. Backed by over two decades of experience, Cooper joins Databricks at a time the company is growing [...] The post Jeremy Cooper appointed VP-marketing, APAC & Japan, Databricks appeared first on HR Katha .
Kwality Wall’s India gets Sonali Rajpurohit as HR head
After almost two years of association with Unilever, Sonali Rajpurohit has joined Kwality Wall’s India as HR head. This alumna of XLRI Jamshedpur holds an MBA in Human Resource Management. She was a summer intern with Akzo Nobel for a short while in 2015, where she designed an automated dashboard with key HR metrics for [...] The post Kwality Wall’s India gets Sonali Rajpurohit as HR head appeared first on HR Katha .
Navneet Gupta is global HR head, Milestone Inc
Navneet Gupta has joined Milestone Inc as global HR head. He moves from fabric where he was head of people for over three years. Equipped with a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, Navneet Gupta went on to obtain an MBA in Human Resources from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, in 2012. He worked with Tata [...] The post Navneet Gupta is global HR head, Milestone Inc appeared first on HR Katha .
herSTORY: Supriya Thankappan, ex-head-HR, Greaves Electric Mobility
From project engineer to HR professional Supriya Thankappan did not start off as an HR professional. In fact, she worked as a project engineer at an engineering consulting firm and moved to HR laterally. It didn’t take her much time to understand the dual responsibility the role carried. She became aware that HR must anchor [...] The post herSTORY: Supriya Thankappan, ex-head-HR, Greaves Electric Mobility appeared first on HR Katha .
Capri Global Capital CEO Monu Ratra steps down
In his resignation letter addressed to the company's board of directors, Ratra said that after careful thought and personal reflection, he had decided to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
Coming full circle: Tracing the journey of Eternal’s new CEO Albinder Dhindsa
In 2011, Albinder Dhindsa was heading Zomato’s international operations. Today, the company’s outgoing CEO and co-founder, Deepinder Goyal, has handed him the crown to the food-tech giant.
When Deepinder Goyal asked Albinder Dhindsa to leave twice after Blinkit's acquisition
Deepinder Goyal has resigned as CEO and MD of Eternal, effective February 1, with Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa set to replace him. Goyal previously discussed his decision to ask Dhindsa to leave post-Zomato's acquisition of Blinkit.
Deepinder Goyal Resigns As Eternal Group CEO, Albinder Dhindsa To Take The Reins
Zomato’s founder Deepinder Goyal is stepping down as Group CEO at Eternal, effective February 1, 2026. Albinder Dhindsa, who currently… The post Deepinder Goyal Resigns As Eternal Group CEO, Albinder Dhindsa To Take The Reins appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
5 things to know about Blinkit's Albinder Singh Dhindsa, who will replace Deepinder Goyal as Eternal CEO
Deepinder Goyal says Blinkit CEO Albinder Singh Dhindsa has the DNA of a battle-hardened founder, and his ability to execute far exceeds his.
Eternal’s Deepinder Goyal Resigns, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa to Take Over
Deepinder Goyal emphasised his desire to pursue high-risk projects outside of Eternal's scope. The post Eternal’s Deepinder Goyal Resigns, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa to Take Over appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
The insider who became CEO—Albinder Dhindsa takes the reins at Eternal
For Albinder Dhindsa, becoming the Eternal CEO is the ultimate vindication—the former employee who left to build his own ship has returned to captain the fleet.
Why has Deepinder Goyal quit as Eternal CEO and what's next for company and him? He explains in letter to shareholders
Explaining why he stepped down as the CEO, Deepinder Goyal mentions in his letter that he has lately felt drawn to a new set of ideas that involve risks and experiments, which are only possible outside the company.
Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO; Blinkit chief Albinder Dhindsa to take over
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal has stepped down as Group CEO, with Blinkit head Albinder Dhindsa set to take charge, subject to shareholder approval, as Goyal continues on the board as Vice Chairman.
Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal’s Group CEO
Eternal has appointed Albinder Dhindsa as the new Group CEO, Deepinder Goyal said in a letter to shareholders.
Deepinder Goyal resigns as CEO of Zomato’s parent company Eternal, gears up to take higher risks
Blinkit founder Albinder Dhindsa named new Group CEO
Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal resigns, Blinkit's Albinder Singh Dhindsa to take charge
Eternal's CEO Deepinder Goyal has resigned, effective 1 February. The Board has recommended him for the position of Vice Chairman, while Albinder Singh Dhindsa will take over as the CEO. The announcement was made alongside the financial results for the December quarter.
Deepinder Goyal resigns as Eternal CEO, Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa takes over
The centre of gravity for operating decisions moves to Eternal's new CEO Albinder Dhindsa, Deepinder Goyal says in a letter to shareholders.
Deepinder Goyal Steps Down As Eternal Group CEO
Deepinder Goyal is stepping down from the role of Group CEO of Eternal. February 1, 2026 would be his last…