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Startup Funding

NBFC Varthana bags $6M loan from WaterEquity for school sanitation projects

Varthana has received a $6M loan from WaterEquity for school sanitation projects.
Startup Funding

Bharat-focused micro-drama platform MiniPix raises Rs 2.4 crore in seed funding from PedalStart

MiniPix raises Rs 2.4 crore in seed funding to enhance its mobile-first entertainment platform focused on regional micro-dramas.
Industry Trends

Infosys partners with Cognition to deploy AI software engineer Devin across global enterprises

Infosys collaborates with Cognition to deploy AI software engineer Devin across its global operations.
Industry Trends

Samsung Electronics plans large share buyback to fund employee stock compensation

Samsung Electronics plans a significant share buyback to enhance employee stock compensation, emphasizing performance-linked incentives.
Industry Trends

Indian banks’ market cap jumps in Q3 backed by GST rate cut, festive demand; small banks among biggest gainers: S&P data

Indian banks' market cap increase suggests a positive outlook for jobs in the banking sector.
Government Jobs

Under CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh Achieves National Public Health Milestone

Chhattisgarh achieves a public health milestone, potentially creating new healthcare job opportunities.
Industry Trends

Amazon sharpens performance reviews with focus on individual results

Amazon is revising its performance review process to focus more on individual results and accountability.
Industry Trends

Women apprenticeships rises as structured training expands, says report

The rise in women's apprenticeships reflects improved access to structured training across various sectors.
Hiring News

Ather Energy names Surabhi Loshali as CHRO

Ather Energy appoints Surabhi Loshali as its new chief human resources officer to enhance its organizational capability.
Hiring News

Morgan Stanley expands MD ranks with focus on revenue roles

Morgan Stanley promotes 184 employees to managing director, indicating a rise in senior-level promotions.
Startup Funding

Indian menstrual hygiene brand Fabpad raises funding to expand distribution and market presence

Fabpad secures funding to expand its distribution and market presence in the menstrual hygiene sector.
Startup Funding

Experiential travel startup Capture A Trip secures Rs 75 lakh investment from Shark Tank India judges

Capture A Trip receives Rs 75 lakh investment from Shark Tank India judges to expand its travel offerings.
Hiring News

Sekhmet Pharmaventures appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO

Sekhmet Pharmaventures appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO to support its global expansion plans.
Startup Funding

Marketing automation platform Nitro Commerce raises $5M in Series A round led by Cornerstone Ventures

Nitro Commerce raises $5M in Series A funding to expand its platform and hire new talent.
Hiring News

Who Was Agnivesh Agarwal, Vedanta Chairman's Son Who Died In US

The article covers the legacy of Agnivesh Agarwal within the Vedanta Group.
Salary / Compensation

'Don't go after money, stay with us you'll get it anyway': Manager tells employee; Netizens react...

A manager's advice against discussing salary has sparked debate among employees online.
Hiring News

Janardhanan Narayanaswamy is the new GCHRO, Patil Group

Patil Group appoints Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as the new group chief human resources officer.
Hiring News

Naveen Kumar elevated to CHRO (auto division), Asahi India Glass

Asahi India Glass elevates Naveen Kumar to chief human resources officer for its auto division.
Hiring News

herSTORY: Jaya Suri, CHRO, Kimbal

Jaya Suri shares her journey as the chief human resources officer at Kimbal, highlighting the importance of HR.
Salary / Compensation

EPFO to increase minimum monthly pension 5 times?

The Indian government is considering increasing the minimum monthly pension under the EPFO's Employees’ Pension Scheme.
Industry Trends

Case-in-Point: Lineage vs merit

The article discusses the legacy of Rajiv Khanna and the impact of lineage versus merit in family-owned businesses.
Startup Funding

India's Competition Commission allows Netherlands-based Prosus to acquire more stake in Rapido

The Competition Commission of India approves Prosus' acquisition of more stake in Rapido.
Industry Trends

IPO-bound Zepto introduces in-app UPI payment option to reduce dependence on third-party UPI providers

Zepto introduces an in-app UPI payment option to streamline transactions.
Government Jobs

Census 2027 house-listing starts April 1, self-enumeration available: Govt

The upcoming Census 2027 may lead to job openings in data collection and analysis.