News Digest

Childcare emerges as key HR focus under Social Security Code

Mission 100 million jobs launched in India

Air India to replace CEO Campbell Wilson? N Chandrasekaran looking for new chief executive for airline, say reports

Deepinder Goyal reveals he asked Blinkit founder Albinder Dhindsa to step down twice post-acquisition

Air India looks for new CEO to replace Campbell Wilson, sources say

Air India said to be scouting for new CEO to replace Campbell Wilson

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India gets Karishhma Kumar as CIO

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on the way out, say reports; airline looking for replacement after term end in 2027

Bank Employees Plan Nationwide Strike On January 27 Over 5-Day Work Week Demand

Social Security Code: Focus on childcare benefits is back

Two executives quit IndusInd, bank fills key posts

IndusInd Bank announced the resignations of two senior executives, Rana Vikram Anand and Anish Behl, who are leaving to explore new opportunities. Anand will depart in April 2026, while Behl's tenure concludes in January. These departures follow a series of senior-level exits, though the bank has simultaneously bolstered its leadership with recent appointments in wholesale banking, data, and human resources.

Labour Codes may spur hiring as firms get more flexibility to restructure

India’s new Labour Codes are expected to boost hiring by giving firms greater flexibility to restructure operations. The Industrial Relations Code raises the threshold for government approval for layoffs and closures to 300 workers from 100, easing compliance for MSMEs and mid-sized firms. Experts say labour-intensive sectors will benefit most, though some warn of higher labour turnover and income volatility.

Mirae Asset Venture India appoints ex-Steadview Capital MD Puneet Kumar as its new CEO

Mirae Asset Venture India, the private investing arm of South Korea’s Mirae Asset Financial Group, has appointed Puneet Kumar as CEO. Kumar succeeds Ashish Dave, who exited the firm in mid-2025. In his new role, Kumar will lead Mirae Asset’s venture capital and private investing platform in India, with responsibility for sharpening investment strategy, deepening collaboration with the group’s global venture businesses, and strengthening the firm’s position as a partner for founders and co-investors, the company said in a statement. Mirae Asset Venture India invests across sectors such as technology platforms, consumer, artificial intelligence and deep technology. Its India portfolio includes companies such as stock-trading app Dhan, ecommerce grocery firm BigBasket, logistics platform Shadowfax, social media company ShareChat, and fintech startup KreditBee. The firm’s private investing business in India manages more than Rs 1,477 crore in assets under management across two Category ...

Ola Electric’s Business Head for Cell Vishal Chaturvedi resigns; says, 'This decision was taken due to...'

Bhavish Aggarwal-led EV maker Ola Electric Mobility has disclosed the resignation of Vishal Chaturvedi, business head for cell operations and a designated senior management personnel. In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges, Ola Electric Mobility said Chaturvedi stepped down with effect from the close of business hours on December 31, 2025, citing personal commitments. The disclosure was made in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, along with a November 2024 SEBI circular governing senior management disclosures. The company also enclosed a copy of Chaturvedi’s resignation letter with the filing. In his resignation letter, Chaturvedi said the decision was taken due to personal commitments and added that he was stepping down “with the highest respect and appreciation for the organisation.” “I am writing to formally resign from my position as Business Head - Cell with effect from the close of b...

Kirloskar Industries appoints Rohan Sapkal as head–HR

Kirloskar Industries has appointed Rohan Sapkal as its new head–human resources, effective 1 January, 2026. The appointment comes at a time when listed industrial companies are sharpening their focus on strong HR leadership to support business continuity, governance, compliance and long-term talent strategies. Sapkal moves into the role after serving as group head-HR at Kirloskar [...] The post Kirloskar Industries appoints Rohan Sapkal as head–HR appeared first on HR Katha .

Spotify promotes Shreyas Haridas to HR director, JAPAC, SAMEA

Spotify, the global audio streaming service, has elevated Shreyas Haridas and expanded his role to lead HR across JAPAC and SAMEA as director. He has been associated with Spotify since September of 2022 when he joined to take care of HR for South Asia, Middle East and Africa. An engineering graduate, Shreyas Haridas is also [...] The post Spotify promotes Shreyas Haridas to HR director, JAPAC, SAMEA appeared first on HR Katha .

Capgemini’s Tarunpreet Pahwa is Sr. dir. talent solutions & HR analytics

Capgemini has elevated Tarunpreet Singh Pahwa to senior director – global strategic deals, talent solutions and HR analytics. He has been associated with Capgemini since September 2022 when he took up the role of global human resources business partner. For almost two years, he successfully ensured achievement of business outcomes and worked along with client [...] The post Capgemini’s Tarunpreet Pahwa is Sr. dir. talent solutions & HR analytics appeared first on HR Katha .

Mirae Asset Venture Investments India appoints Puneet Kumar as CEO

The appointment comes at a time when India's venture capital industry is seeing a number of tech-based companies heading to the public market

Tarun Garg takes charge as MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India; first Indian in 29 years

Mr. Garg, with over three decades of automotive experience, brings in the right expertise to lead HMIL’s second phase of growth in India, the company said

Vivek Tripathi moves on from Newgen Software after 4.5-year HR leadership tenure

Vivek Tripathi has announced his exit from Newgen Software, bringing to a close a 4.5-year tenure as vice president – human resources at the Indian product software company. The transition marks the beginning of a new phase in his professional journey, with a renewed focus on strategic HR consulting and academic engagement. Tripathi is backed [...] The post Vivek Tripathi moves on from Newgen Software after 4.5-year HR leadership tenure appeared first on HR Katha .

Dr Manmeet Kaur Wilkhoo is the new head HR-operations, NIIT

NIIT, the global managed-learning services company, has appointed Dr Manmeet Kaur Wilkhoo as head-HR, operations. Dr Wilkhoo, who has completed a master’s degree in human resources management services from University of Wales, holds a PhD from Swiss School of Business and Management. She spent the initial four years of her career with Aditya Birla Sun [...] The post Dr Manmeet Kaur Wilkhoo is the new head HR-operations, NIIT appeared first on HR Katha .

Mobikwik gets Rajat Bansal as senior director-head of talent acquisition

After heading talent acquisition at Freecharge for over three years, Rajat Bansal has taken up the role of senior director and head of talent acquisition at Mobikwik, the Indian fintech platform. Bansal brings over two decades of experience, having started off as director-ResourceChip Consulting, in July of 2003. After well over nine years, he moved [...] The post Mobikwik gets Rajat Bansal as senior director-head of talent acquisition appeared first on HR Katha .

Subir Sinha (1967-2025): The HR professional who chose substance over spotlight

I spoke with Subir Sinha just two weeks ago. We talked for hours that evening, and he was hopeful—genuinely optimistic about his recovery. He told me about the projects he was working on, the startups he was helping, the people he was connecting. Even battling cancer, Subir was thinking about others. That was who he [...] The post Subir Sinha (1967-2025): The HR professional who chose substance over spotlight appeared first on HR Katha .

TCS pushes enterprise-wide AI skilling to build an AI-first workforce

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is accelerating its shift towards an AI-led operating model with the rollout of a structured, organisation-wide programme aimed at building practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills across its workforce. The initiative is designed to ensure that AI capabilities are not limited to specialised teams but become a core competency across roles, functions [...] The post TCS pushes enterprise-wide AI skilling to build an AI-first workforce appeared first on HR Katha .