Hiring News
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...
Industry Trends
AI Increasing Productivity In Sectors But Poses Risks: Ian Bremmer To NDTV
Bremmer pointed out that AI can influence people's behaviour, shape opinions. (Representational)
Salary / Compensation
Mahindra & Mahindra transfers shares to employees under ESOP exercise
Mahindra & Mahindra has informed stock exchanges about a fresh transfer of equity shares to employees under its employee stock option plan. The move follows the exercise of stock options by eligible employees on 23 December, 2025, as part of the company’s ongoing equity-based compensation programme. According to the disclosure, the company’s Employees’ Stock Option [...] The post Mahindra & Mahindra transfers shares to employees under ESOP exercise appeared first on HR Katha .
Startup Funding
India’s Practo launches in the US; CEO says 'Entering the US is an important milestone'
IPO-bound digital healthcare platform Practo has launched its care navigation platform in the United States, marking its most significant international expansion to date after an earlier entry into the UAE last year . The company said it has listed over 200,000 doctors across specialties in the US and reached an annualised gross merchandise value (GMV) run rate of more than $75 million. Monthly active users have crossed 300,000, with overall traffic in the US growing nearly six-fold since April 2025. Practo said early adoption has been strongest in dental and mental health, where more than 500 doctors across over 150 clinics, hospitals and independent practices are already monetised through paid subscriptions. Commenting on the expansion, Shashank ND, co-founder and CEO of Practo, said the US launch reflects the platform’s ability to address trust, depth and care navigation even in complex healthcare systems. “We believe the next era will be organised around outcomes and informed ch...
Layoffs / Restructuring
Cloudhead Games to lay off 70% of workforce
Cloudhead Games, the virtual reality studio best known for the hit rhythm shooter Pistol Whip, has announced major job cuts that will see around 70 per cent of its workforce rendered redundant. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on 7 January, 2026, marking one of the most significant restructurings in the studio’s history. The [...] The post Cloudhead Games to lay off 70% of workforce appeared first on HR Katha .
Hiring News
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 .
Hiring News
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 .
Government Jobs
Tamil Nadu introduces assured pension scheme; averts employee strike
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a new pension framework for its employees and teachers, bringing relief to thousands of workers and putting an end to an impending statewide strike. The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) promises a fixed pension linked to an employee’s last drawn salary, marking a significant shift in the state’s [...] The post Tamil Nadu introduces assured pension scheme; averts employee strike appeared first on HR Katha .
Startup Funding
Singularity AMC invests in Lohia family-founded Lohia Aerospace
Singularity AMC, a growth-equity investment platform backed by Madhusudan Kela and led by Yash Kela, said it has invested in Lohia Aerospace Systems Private Limited, an advanced materials and composites manufacturing company for full aerostructures and systems, serving global aerospace and defence markets. The company, founded in 2021 by the Lohia family specialises in designing and manufacturing of complex structures and materials used in aircraft, UAVs, and next- generation aerospace and defence platforms. With vertically integrated facilities and engineering and production capabilities, Lohia Aerospace supplies complex composite components, assemblies, and aerostructures to aerospace and defence OEMs worldwide. Anurag Lohia, Managing Director, Lohia Aerospace, said, “We are delighted to partner with Singularity AMC as we strengthen our position in the global aerospace and defence manufacturing landscape. Their investment accelerates our vision of building a world-class composites...