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Gold Prices Rise Today: Check 24K And 22K Gold Rates In Your City On January 20
Gold and silver prices in India rose sharply on January 20.
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.
Citigroup advances workforce reset as transformation plan gathers pace
Citigroup has announced another round of job reductions, cutting around 1,000 roles this week as it accelerates a sweeping multi-year transformation aimed at reshaping the bank’s cost structure and operating model. The move is part of a larger plan to reduce the global workforce by nearly 20,000 positions by the end of 2026, underscoring the [...] The post Citigroup advances workforce reset as transformation plan gathers pace appeared first on HR Katha .
Unbox Robotics raises $28M in Series B round led by ICICI Venture
This funding, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital, will be utilised towards strengthening the leadership and engineering teams, accelerating new product development, and expanding market presence across India and select international markets.
J&K NHM employees renew call for regularisation ahead of assembly session
Employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir have once again brought attention to their long-standing demand foraa clear and comprehensive regularisation policy. The Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) said the issue has remained unresolved for years, despite repeated appeals and the critical role played by NHM [...] The post J&K NHM employees renew call for regularisation ahead of assembly session appeared first on HR Katha .
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 .
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 83,200
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened flat in trade on Tuesday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 was above 25,550, BSE Sensex was just above 83,200.
India-UAE energy ties boost: ADNOC and HPCL seal $2.5 billion gas deal; New Delhi to receive half a million tonnes of LNG annually
India and the UAE have inked a significant energy pact, with ADNOC Gas agreeing to supply Hindustan Petroleum with over $2.5 billion worth of liquefied natural gas annually for ten years. This deal positions India as ADNOC Gas's largest customer.
ACME Solar shares in focus as 68 MW Gujarat wind project goes operational
ACME Solar Holdings announced the commencement of commercial operations for 68 MW of its 100 MW wind power project in Gujarat. Implemented via its subsidiary, the project is backed by a long-term PPA with GUVNL, supporting stable revenues and strengthening ACME’s wind energy portfolio.
IHCL betting on boutique luxury and wellness as asset-light strategy drives margins and growth: Puneet Chhatwal
IHCL CEO Puneet Chhatwal explains the strategic rationale behind the Brij Hotels acquisition, the shift to an asset-light model, expansion into boutique luxury and wellness, margin outlook, capex plans of up to ₹10,000 crore, and how Indian Hotels aims to drive sustainable growth, higher ROCE and strong cash flows over the next five years.
Fractional ownership and REITs are democratising commercial real estate: S.K. Sayal, Bharti Real Estate
India's commercial real estate is evolving with fractional ownership and REITs democratizing access to institutional-grade assets. Developers are focusing on integrated global business districts with strong infrastructure and walk-to-work ecosystems. The Delhi-NCR office leasing market remains robust, driven by demand for high-quality spaces from diverse sectors.
Tata Capital shares gain 2% after Q3 net profit jumps 17% YoY
Tata Capital shares surged over 2% to Rs 368 after the company reported a strong December quarter performance. Consolidated net profit jumped 17% year-on-year to Rs 1,257 crore, driven by a 12% rise in total revenue to Rs 7,975 crore. Assets under management also saw significant growth.
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.
OpenAI CFO says annualized revenue crosses $20 billion in 2025
OpenAI last week said it would start showing ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users, ramping up efforts to generate revenue from the AI chatbot
LTIMindtree shares tank nearly 7% as Q3 profit falls 11%. What should investors do?
LTIMindtree shares tumbled nearly 7% after it reported an 11% year-on-year net profit decline in Q3, largely due to a one-time Rs 590 crore charge from new labor codes. Excluding this, adjusted profit rose 29% YoY. Revenue increased 12% YoY to Rs 10,781 crore, with management highlighting a strong performance driven by AI strategy and deal wins.
Shadowfax IPO opens for bidding. Check GMP, brokerages review, subscription and other details
Shadowfax Technologies' Rs 1,907-crore IPO opens Tuesday, aiming to tap into India's e-commerce growth. The logistics firm, valued at Rs 7,169 crore pre-IPO, offers a fresh issue and an offer for sale. Despite strong revenue growth, brokerages express caution due to rich valuations and thin profitability.
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Budget 2026 income tax: What middle class, salaried taxpayers want from FM Sitharaman - top wishlist
Budget 2026 expectations: The government had in the past considered the option of one uniform ITR form for all taxpayers, to make tax filing simpler and user friendly. It is desirable that the same be re-evaluated.
