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Stronger recruiter turnout; AI, data roles boost IIT Phase 1 placements

Leading Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have reported a positive start to their 2025-26 campus placement season. An increase in job offers, particularly pre-placement offers, wider recruiter participation including first-timers, and stronger compensation trends highlight a gradual pick-up in recruiter sentiment, driven by demand for technology, data, and AI roles.

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Ather Energy names Surabhi Loshali as CHRO

Ather Energy has appointed senior HR leader Surabhi Loshali as its new chief human resources officer, reinforcing the company’s focus on people, culture, and long-term organisational capability as it scales in the electric mobility space. In this new role, Loshali will oversee the entire HR and administration portfolio. Her responsibilities will include talent acquisition, leadership [...] The post Ather Energy names Surabhi Loshali as CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .

Morgan Stanley expands MD ranks with focus on revenue roles

Morgan Stanley has elevated 184 employees to the role of managing director this year, marking a noticeable rise in senior-level promotions compared with the previous year. The increase reflects a measured expansion at one of Wall Street’s most influential banks, even as the broader industry remains cautious. The latest round of promotions shows a clear [...] The post Morgan Stanley expands MD ranks with focus on revenue roles appeared first on HR Katha .

Sekhmet Pharmaventures appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO

Sekhmet Pharmaventures has roped in Jitendra Jalan as its new chief human resources officer, as the company prepares for its next phase of global expansion and organisational scaling. Jalan brings over 25 years of multidisciplinary leadership experience spanning sales, operations and human resources, with deep exposure to manufacturing-led and regulated environments. In his new role, [...] The post Sekhmet Pharmaventures appoints Jitendra Jalan as CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .

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

Within the Vedanta Group, Agnivesh was known as a seasoned and visionary board member.

Janardhanan Narayanaswamy is the new GCHRO, Patil Group

Patil Group, the company that manufactures railway track components and provides track solutions to the Indian Railways, has appointed Janardhanan Narayanaswamy as the group chief human resources officer (GCHRO). He moves from Magcore Lamination where he was serving as chief human resources officer since January 2025. This alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur began his professional journey [...] The post Janardhanan Narayanaswamy is the new GCHRO, Patil Group appeared first on HR Katha .

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

Asahi India Glass has elevated Naveen Kumar to chief human resources officer (CHRO), auto division. His association with Asahi Glass began in 2012 when he joined as deputy manager-HR. Three and a half years into this role, he was promoted to manager-HR. From 2022 to 2025 he played deputy general manager-HR before being promoted to [...] The post Naveen Kumar elevated to CHRO (auto division), Asahi India Glass appeared first on HR Katha .

herSTORY: Jaya Suri, CHRO, Kimbal

Journey to the core and heart of the organisation Despite having covered both marketing and HR-related work in her first job at a consulting firm, the attraction of HR was irresistible for Jaya Suri. After all, HR shapes an organisation’s success or failure, and it did not take long for her to realise that HR [...] The post herSTORY: Jaya Suri, CHRO, Kimbal appeared first on HR Katha .

Swiggy Instamart partners with YISU to train over 5,000 youths for quick commerce jobs in Telangana

Young India Skills University (YISU) and Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart have entered into a multi-year partnership to launch a skill-based academic programme aimed at preparing youth for careers in the fast-growing quick commerce sector. Under an MoU, the collaboration is expected to train more than 5,000 youths in Telangana. The MoU was signed in the presence of YISU Vice-Chancellor V.L.V.S.S. Subba Rao and Swiggy Ltd Chief Human Resources Officer Girish Menon. As part of the partnership, Instamart, along with Scootsy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiggy and its logistics arm, will work with Young India Skills University to roll out a three-month learning programme focused on building job-relevant operational and managerial capabilities for the quick commerce industry. The curriculum will place particular emphasis on dark store, or retailware, operations. The programme will combine classroom instruction with structured field exposure. Students who successfully complete the c...

Systematix Group appoints Mitali Chitnis as CHRO

Systematix Group has roped in Mitali Chitnis as chief human resources officer, as the financial services group sharpens its focus on culture, leadership depth and long-term organisational growth. She joins Systematix Group with nearly two decades of experience in senior human resources leadership roles, primarily across financial services, wealth management and asset management organisations, along [...] The post Systematix Group appoints Mitali Chitnis as CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .

Magic EdTech appoints Runu Jain as CHRO

Digital learning company Magic EdTech has appointed Runu Jain as its chief human resources officer, strengthening its leadership team as the organisation accelerates global expansion and deepens its focus on AI-led education services. The New York–headquartered firm said Jain will oversee its global people strategy, spanning talent development, organisational design and culture across operations in [...] The post Magic EdTech appoints Runu Jain as CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .