News Digest
Jobs, funding, startups & career opportunities - updated every 30 minutes
Who is Ganesh Lakshminarayanan? Tata Communications appoints industry veteran as new MD & CEO
Tata Communications appointed industry veteran Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as the company's new MD and CEO. Here's what you need to know about the appointment and the veteran's decades-long career.
RMZ Group to Invest $10 Billion in GCC Park, Data Centre in Andhra Pradesh
These projects will create around 100,000 jobs across IT services, data centres, industrial and logistics sectors. The post RMZ Group to Invest $10 Billion in GCC Park, Data Centre in Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
Allcargo Global elevates founder’s son Vaishnav Shetty to deputy managing director post in leadership succession
The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors and comes at a critical juncture of Allcargo Group’s ongoing restructuring exercise, under which its businesses are being reorganised into four independent and focused entities
Aritra S is global head–human resources, STL Digital
Aritra S has joined STL Digital, a global IT services and consulting company, as global head–human resources. She was earlier with GlobalLogic as HR director|HR head-technology, since 2022 . An alumna of XLRI Jamshedpur and SP Jain School of Global Management, Aritra S served Wipro Technologies as an HR executive for over three years, from [...] The post Aritra S is global head–human resources, STL Digital appeared first on HR Katha .
Is OnePlus shutting down? India CEO denies ‘dismantling’ reports as rumours swirl
“We are operating as usual and will continue to do so. Never Settle,” OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu says on X, amid reports of a “dismantling” by Oppo.
Govt to pump ₹5,000 cr into SIDBI to step up credit for MSMEs
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to boost credit for MSMEs. This capital, released over three years, aims to increase financial assistance recipients from 76.26 lakh to 1.02 crore by 2028, potentially creating over a crore new jobs.
L'oreal to invest ₹3500 crore in Hyderabad, signs historic deal with Telangana government at Davos
The hub aims to be a global base for AI‑driven beauty innovation, create 2,000 tech jobs through 2030, and speed up the rollout of advanced AI beauty solutions, the company said in a statement.
Tech Mahindra's $500m-plus Telefónica deal, one of its biggest ever deal wins
Tech Mahindra has won a $500 million-plus, five-year deal from Telefónica O2—its biggest-ever contract in Europe—bolstering CEO Mohit Joshi’s turnaround push as telecom growth revives.
Wipro delays onboarding; NITES writes to Labour Ministry for intervention
At least 250 freshers have been waiting to be onboarded after having received letters of intent from Wipro eight months ago. Uncertainty is growing for these fresh engineering graduates who have formal communication from the company that confirms their selection and also gives information about their role and salary breakdown. Some had even received dates [...] The post Wipro delays onboarding; NITES writes to Labour Ministry for intervention appeared first on HR Katha .
N Chandrasekaran, Salil Parekh Among 7 Indian CEOs Invited To Trump Reception At Davos
Donald Trump is scheduled to meet a select group of global business leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos
Tailoring a turnaround: Satyaki Ghosh takes the helm at a struggling Raymond
Raymond Lifestyle has appointed Satyaki Ghosh as CEO, its fourth since 2020, as slowing demand, store closures and margin pressure force a rethink of its apparel expansion strategy.
Infosys bets on skills over scale in fresher hiring push
Tech firms are moving away from mass fresher hiring towards skills-focused recruitment, offering sharply higher pay for specialised roles even as entry-level intake slows, a Times of India report said. Companies are paying Rs 16 lakh to Rs 55 lakh for niche positions in areas such as AI, data, cloud and cybersecurity, far above the typical entry-level salaries.
Vantage Circle adds 4 human capital & leadership experts to its advisory board
Vantage Circle, a global employee recognition and wellness platform has appointed four senior leaders to its advisory board. Bruce Barge, an organisational psychologist and former partner at Mercer, PwC, and Aon, comes with 40 years of experience in human capital consulting with over 25 years in leadership and senior leadership roles. He will help Vantage [...] The post Vantage Circle adds 4 human capital & leadership experts to its advisory board appeared first on HR Katha .
Ola Electric brings in new CFO as Harish Abichandani exits abruptly
Deepak Rastogi replaces Harish Abichandani as Ola Electric CFO immediately, amid dwindling sales and market share at the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company.
Wanted: Fresh graduates with AI, data skills
Tech firms are shifting from volume hiring to skills-led recruitment, narrowing fresher intake to specialized roles. Companies are offering significantly higher packages, ranging from Rs 16 lakh to Rs 55 lakh, for niche positions in AI, data engineering, and cybersecurity, reflecting a growing demand for specialized talent.
Who is Deepak Rastogi? Ola Electric appoints former Puravankara CFO as new finance chief
Ola Electric appoints ex-Puravankara CFO Deepak Rastogi as its new finance chief. Here's what we know about him
Amber Enterprises to set up new units near Jewar Airport with ₹6,785 cr investment
Amber Enterprises India Ltd and Ascent-K Circuit Private Ltd get land from YEIDA near Jewar Airport for new manufacturing units, investing ₹6,785 crore and creating over 3,000 jobs.
Deloitte plans to add 50,000 jobs in India; deepens focus on emerging cities
Deloitte is preparing for a significant expansion of its India workforce, with plans to add 50,000 new employees in the coming years. The move will take the firm’s headcount in the country well beyond its current strength of around 1,40,000, reinforcing India’s growing importance in Deloitte’s global operations. The announcement was shared by Romal Shetty, [...] The post Deloitte plans to add 50,000 jobs in India; deepens focus on emerging cities appeared first on HR Katha .
Prerna Sinha is now head-HR Cyber Security Business Group, TCS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has elevated Prerna Sinha to head-human resources for its Cyber Security Business Group, entrusting a long-serving people leader with shaping talent strategy for one of the company’s most critical growth areas. The appointment comes as cyber security talent becomes central to enterprise resilience, digital trust and regulatory compliance. Based in Pune, [...] The post Prerna Sinha is now head-HR Cyber Security Business Group, TCS appeared first on HR Katha .
Employee Union Flags Fresher Onboarding Delays at Wipro, Seeks Labour Ministry Intervention
Freshers face months of uncertainty despite letters of intent, completed checks and promised joining dates. The post Employee Union Flags Fresher Onboarding Delays at Wipro, Seeks Labour Ministry Intervention appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
Ranjan Saxena takes over as HR head at Lufthansa Systems India
Lufthansa Systems India has appointed Ranjan Saxena as head-human resources, bringing on board a people leader with a career shaped across consulting, global capability centres and large, complex organisations. The move comes as the aviation technology firm continues to scale its India operations and sharpen its focus on talent depth, engagement and long-term capability. Based [...] The post Ranjan Saxena takes over as HR head at Lufthansa Systems India appeared first on HR Katha .
Thoughtworks ropes in Pradnya Kulkarni to be regional head of people
After four years of serving as principal-business strategy and operations,Telstra, Pradnya Kulkarni has taken up the role of regional head of people, Thoughtworks, the global tech consultancy. An alumna of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pradnya Kulkarni served as a human resource executive in various firms for the first four years of her professional journey. She [...] The post Thoughtworks ropes in Pradnya Kulkarni to be regional head of people appeared first on HR Katha .
Subrat Chakravarty appointed CHRO & head of business excellence, DS Group
Subrat Chakravarty has moved from HCLTech after over a decade of association, to take up the role of CHRO & head of business excellence at DS Group. This economics graduate completed a PGDPM in Human Resource Development, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from the Xavier Institute of Social Service in 1993. He joined Bata as [...] The post Subrat Chakravarty appointed CHRO & head of business excellence, DS Group appeared first on HR Katha .