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Voice-based roles dwindle to 26% in India’s BPM sector as AI, tech jobs rise
India's BPM sector is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from voice-centric roles to non-voice, knowledge processing, and emerging tech positions. This transition is fueled by digital transformation across industries, with emerging tech roles nearly doubling year-on-year. Tier-II cities like Mysuru, Jaipur, and Coimbatore are emerging as talent hubs, while gender disparity persists, particularly in emerging tech roles.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Female CEOs and managing directors in India Inc
Hindustan Unilever appointed Priya Nair as its new CEO and managing director, effective August 2025, highlighting a significant step for female leadership in India. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in top corporate roles, facing challenges in recruitment, retention, and career advancement. The article lists other prominent female CEOs and managing directors leading major Indian companies across diverse sectors.
Sabih Khan joins elite league of India-born C-suite executives at global giants
Sabih Khan, born in Moradabad, has been appointed as the chief operating officer of Apple, joining the ranks of India-born executives leading global corporations. Following in the footsteps of leaders like Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai, Khan's promotion highlights the increasing presence of Indian talent at the helm of multinational giants.
To lead through turbulent times, India Inc looking for leaders who thrive under pressure
Corporate India seeks leaders adept at navigating volatility, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Companies prioritize candidates with experience in managing complexity, pivoting quickly, and demonstrating tech fluency. The focus is shifting towards qualitative factors like leadership style, entrepreneurial thinking, and agility, alongside a need for global outlook and supply chain expertise.
Executive Programme in Business Management from IIM Indore
Level up your business leadership skills with IIM Indore’s Executive Programme in Business Management—designed for working professionals
Boards bet big on talent beyond the CEO
Corporate boards are increasingly involved in talent management, extending their focus beyond CEO succession to encompass broader leadership development. A recent survey indicates boards dedicate significant time to talent strategies, yet many CHROs view them primarily as governance bodies. Challenges persist in preparing future-ready leaders, with concerns about internal talent readiness and securing strong leadership sponsorship, impacting overall organizational performance.
The appraisal-linked learning economy: Why employees who learn earn more
Upskilling has become essential for career growth, with professionals who invest in learning programs experiencing significantly higher appraisal increments. The skills gap, affecting both technical and soft skills, poses a challenge to business transformation. Continuous learning is crucial for staying relevant, unlocking opportunities, and securing a place in the evolving economy, benefiting both individuals and organizations.
IIT Delhi design thinking programme is built to support India’s next-gen innovators
This IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation equips professionals, entrepreneurs, and students with the tools to solve real-world problems creatively and scalably. With a focus on human-centric design, Gen AI integration, and startup success stories, it bridges academia and industry, enabling learners to develop market-ready solutions in a rapidly evolving economy.
How this IIM Calcutta programme prepares you for what’s next in supply chain management
Here’s why the Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management (APSCM) by IIM Calcutta is ideal for professionals navigating the complexity of global and regional supply chains—across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, services, and infrastructure.
Finding top talent: Hospitality sector demand seen at 600-1,000 GMs in five years
Industry insiders said rapid expansion by hotel chains over the next five years is likely to create demand for 600-1,000 new general managers, or heads of hotels. Dilip Puri, founder and chairman of the Indian School of Hospitality, refers to it as the GM conundrum.
White-collar hiring shows strong momentum, led by consumer electronics sector
White-collar hiring in India remains strong, with steady MoM and notable YoY growth, led by sectors like consumer electronics (70% YoY) and logistics. Senior roles saw a 36% rise, with Mumbai topping city-wise growth. Diversity hiring surged 53% in two years, with women now forming 68% of such hires. Tier-2 cities are catching up, and demand stays high across experience levels.
A bite of exercise in the corner office: C-suite leaders weave in short bursts of physical activities into workday
Indian executives are increasingly prioritizing well-being by integrating physical activity into their workday. From walking meetings to exercise snacking, leaders are finding creative ways to stay fit amidst demanding schedules. Companies are embedding wellness into their culture, promoting movement breaks and prioritizing employee health, recognizing its positive impact on decision-making and overall performance.
HUL MD Rohit Jawa gets 3.75% pay hike to Rs 23 crore in FY25
HUL Managing Director Rohit Jawa's remuneration increased by 3.75% to Rs 23.23 crore in FY25, 146.47 times the median employee remuneration. The company's annual report highlighted an 8.46% decrease in permanent employees, with 6,604 on the rolls. HUL divested its water business, Pureit, and decided to demerge its ice cream business amidst a challenging operating environment and evolving consumer landscape.
Mastering strategic management: Here's what it takes to become a future-ready leader
Strategic management is increasingly in demand as macro disruptions affect how companies and industries function. Here’s how one of India’s top B-schools is priming mid- and senior-level executives to meet these challenges in the age of AI.
Why product management is one of the most valuable skills in a tech-driven economy
The field of product management is evolving due to AI, complex customer needs, and rapidly changing business environments. This transformative programme by India’s premier B-school will prepare every product manager for future success.
Why every business leader now needs to speak the language of AI
What will distinguish leaders of tomorrow is not their awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but a foundational knowledge to ask questions of AI systems, deploy them strategically, and weigh in on the ethical ramifications. An online Leadership with AI programme, which integrates GenAI and Agentic AI, could be a step forward in the AI-led leadership race.
Spearhead the shift to data-led, AI-powered digital marketing
As Generative AI tools transform the marketing landscape, businesses must reimagine how they engage audiences across digital platforms. Here’s how ISB’s Online Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing equips professionals to lead in this new paradigm.
How GenAI Is rewriting the rules of product management
AI and GenAI are reshaping product management by accelerating data analysis, prototyping, personalisation and product optimisation. These changes are creating a sharp rise in demand for technical product management skills. Discover how these technologies are redefining the role and how ISB Online can help you build industry-ready AI product management capabilities.
Two-thirds of job seekers open to new roles; don't know what job titles, sector to look for: Report
A recent LinkedIn report reveals that while a significant 67% of Indian professionals are receptive to new job opportunities, they struggle to identify suitable job titles or industries for their search.
Strategic marketing for leaders: Equipping professionals to lead in the AI age.
For professionals aiming to advance into leadership roles, a strategic marketing programme is more than just upskilling—it is about staying relevant in a market where digital and data-driven approaches are reshaping traditional marketing boundaries. Here’s how IIM-C’s Strategic Marketing for Leaders: Leveraging AI for Growth goes beyond conventional marketing education, offering an integrated approach that enables professionals to lead in an AI-first business landscape.
Working professionals flock to IIT, IIM upskilling courses for career growth
Online upskilling courses from IITs and IIMs are gaining popularity among early-career professionals seeking industry-relevant skills. These programmes, covering AI, big data, and more, blend academic knowledge with practical application. The trend is driven by rapid technological advancements and the need for professionals to continuously update their skills to remain competitive and employable.
CXOs spending more time weighing risks and responsibilities of new roles, companies deal with uneasy wait
Senior leaders are now spending more time weighing risks and responsibilities of new roles amid a volatile business environment. Resilient demand for seasoned C-suite professionals is also working in their favour despite an overall soft job market. “For a CEO or CXO in their mid-40s, the next ten years are critical—reset years,” said D Shivakumar, former CEO at PepsiCo, and currently operating partner at Advent India.
The next leadership leap: Navigating strategy and disruption in the AI age with IIM Kozhikode
For professionals ready to recalibrate their leadership trajectory, the IIMK Senior Management Programme (SMP) arrives at an opportune time. It’s an opportunity to level up in both relevance and resilience, blending digital fluency, especially AI literacy, with strategic decision-making skills to align leadership ambitions with the future of business. Here’s why it matters.
Trump tells Apple’s CEO to stop expanding iPhone production in India
Speaking during a business summit in Doha, Trump said he met with Cook and asked him to stop building in India and instead increase production in the US.