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85% Workforce Informal: Staffing Industry Proposes Three Fixes To Formalise Jobs In Budget 2026
India’s labour market is 85 percent informal, risking productivity and tax losses. ISF urges GST cuts, women hiring incentives, and CSR-funded worker hostels to boost formalisation
EPFO Allows Subscribers To Update Profile Details Online: Step-By-Step Guide, Documents Required
EPF subscribers can make changes to their EPFO profile for necessary tweaks without having to issue documents in certain cases.
Reliance shares down over 3.5% after Q3 earnings announcement
At the NSE, the stock went down by 3.53% to ₹1,406.30
Why Sharks chose Emori and walked away from True Diamond on Shark Tank India
Two lab-grown diamond jewellery brands, Emori and True Diamond, went head-to-head on Shark Tank India Season 5, but only one walked away with an investment. Founded by Arushi Jain, Emori positions itself as an affordable lab-grown diamond jewellery brand targeting millennials and Gen Z. Launched in September 2023, the brand offers jewellery in 18K and 14K gold, provides a lifetime warranty, and operates with an online-first approach, with 42% of its business coming digitally. Emori currently runs one physical store and is fully bootstrapped. During the pitch, Jain sought Rs 75 lakh for 1% equity, valuing Emori at Rs 75 crore. She highlighted an impressive inventory turnover of 10x and 12 percent repeat rate. The brand has over 600 ring designs, positioning it as one of the largest online ring catalogues in its segment. While Namita Thapar praised the packaging and designs, Aman Gupta criticised Emori’s brand storytelling, calling its website and Instagram presence “boring.” Despite ...
Namdev Finvest bags $37M from FMO, IIX and Franklin Templeton to expand MSME lending
With the latest debt infusion, Namdev said it is positioning its balance sheet for the next phase of growth, even as it explores a larger equity raise in the future.
Being an authority as a travel partner key to trust for visa: Atlys’ Santosh Hegde
Atlys was in the news for offering visas for just ₹1 in August. Indians are traveling abroad more than ever, but getting a visa is still not straightforward. Atlys is using social media, building its own channels, and relying on travel influencers to keep itself relevant to jetsetting Indians. 
How To Create A Personal Learning Road Map And Master New Professional Skills
The modern workplace is constantly evolving, making skill development essential. Ongoing learning and a clear personal plan help you stay relevant and move forward in your career.
A penalty and a warning later, haze persists over IndiGo pilot hirings
Questions remain over whether IndiGo can realistically induct enough pilots to meet India’s staffing and flight duty norms, according to consultants and pilots.
How HCLTech defied the gravity of India's four-year IT slump
Out of India's top five IT stocks, only one pulled ahead in the last four years: HCL Technologies. The others either had nil returns, or even lost value. What made the Noida-based company stand out?
Sequoia Breaks Ranks to Back Anthropic in $25 Bn Mega Round: Report
Sequoia Capital already holds stakes in Anthropic rivals OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI The post Sequoia Breaks Ranks to Back Anthropic in $25 Bn Mega Round: Report appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
EPF Money Via UPI? EPFO May Allow Instant Withdrawals With Rs 25,000 Cap
EPFO plans to simplify EPF withdrawals by introducing UPI, merging 13 rules into 3 categories, and allowing faster access while keeping 25 percent balance for retirement security.
How To Save Capital Gains Tax After Selling Property: Rules And Exemptions Explained
Capital gains from selling a residential house can be exempt if the proceeds are reinvested in another residential property in India.
AI or die; India on right track: top AI expert at WEF
AI or die; India on right track: top AI expert at WEF
India On Track To Become Upper Middle-Income Country By 2030, $5-Trillion Economy In 2 Years: SBI Research
India is set to become the third-largest economy by 2028 and an upper middle-income country by 2030, says SBI Research, highlighting rapid growth and global economic ascent.
A trade deal India pursued for 18 years is now within reach but risks remain
India is on the cusp of sealing a transformative free trade agreement with the European Union, marking the largest of its kind for the country. This landmark deal encompasses a wide range of goods and services, paving the way for enhanced economic collaboration. Nevertheless, ongoing discussions are needed regarding climate taxes and the mobility of services.
Silver prices breach ₹3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade amid strong global cues
Analysts said that upbeat industrial demand and a weak U.S. dollar lent further support to the white metal, which has been outperforming gold in recent sessions
Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40
Distrust Reigns as ‘Me’ Supplants ‘We’ in Edelman Pre-Davos Poll
People across the world are becoming ever warier of governments and institutions as geopolitical tensions fuel nationalism and economic anxieties mount, according to communications firm Edelman.
Bharat Coking Coal Shares List At 95.65% Premium; Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Bharat Coking Coal Limited shares showed a 95 percent premium on NSE in pre-open trade and are set to be listed today, January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
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 .
Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against U.S. dollar
Persistent outflow of foreign funds from domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices overseas amid a volatile geopolitical situation kept investors cautious, forex analysts said
Top Indian IT Firms Added Only 17 Employees in Last 9 Months
TCS was the biggest drag overall after cutting 25,816 jobs, while Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech added employees. The post Top Indian IT Firms Added Only 17 Employees in Last 9 Months appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
POV: Are organisations betting too heavily on high-potential talent?
Every organisation loves a rising star. The one marked early, moved faster, stretched harder and spoken about in succession meetings with quiet certainty. High-potential frameworks promise clarity in an uncertain future—but they also create an uncomfortable imbalance. While a chosen few are groomed for what’s next, an entire ecosystem of steady performers keeps the business [...] The post POV: Are organisations betting too heavily on high-potential talent? appeared first on HR Katha .