Hiring News

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.

Layoffs / Restructuring

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 .

Startup Funding

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.

Government Jobs

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 .

Hiring News

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 .

Industry Trends

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.

Industry Trends

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.

Industry Trends

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.

Industry Trends

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.