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Kyndryl confirms CHRO transition; Charbonnier retires,Paulek to take over

Kyndryl has announced a key leadership transition in its human resources function, marking the closure of a defining chapter in the company’s people journey. The company acknowledged the contributions of Maryjo Charbonnier, who leaves behind a strong legacy after playing a central role in shaping Kyndryl’s people strategy since its early days. During her time [...] The post Kyndryl confirms CHRO transition; Charbonnier retires,Paulek to take over appeared first on HR Katha .

EV charging technology startup RoadGrid raises Rs 12 crore from Venture Catalysts, angel investors

EV charging technology startup RoadGrid has raised Rs 12 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by early-stage investor Venture Catalysts. The round also saw participation from several strategic and angel investors, including Kamal Puri of Skyline Group, IPV, FAAD Network, LetsVenture, Pace Group’s Vrinda Goyal, Haresh Patel of Arthanomics, and Maneesh Shrivastav of Alpha Value. RoadGrid is working on building next generation EV charging infrastructure for India. The startup is developing patented universal EV chargers that can be used across different vehicle categories and charging needs. Alongside hardware, it is also building a cloud-based software platform and setting up a nationwide EV charging network. “India’s EV transition is at an inflection point, and charging infrastructure will be the backbone of this transformation. RoadGrid is building a rare combination of deep-tech hardware, scalable software, and on-ground execution capability. Their patented universal chargers ...

Atul Dhavle takes on CPO role at Sigachi Industries

Sigachi Industries, a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), has roped in Atul Dhavle for the role of chief people officer (CPO). He was earlier with Granules India as chief human resources officer (CHRO). An engineering graduate from Nagpur Univesity, Atul Dhavle went on to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in [...] The post Atul Dhavle takes on CPO role at Sigachi Industries appeared first on HR Katha .

'I stand with Deepinder. I worked as a Zomato delivery boy to pay college fees, support team': Assessli CEO

Assessli founder and CEO Suraj Biswas has publicly backed Deepinder Goyal and Zomato , saying his own experience as a delivery partner highlights the role gig platforms play in creating economic opportunity. In a detailed post on LinkedIn , Biswas said he worked as a Zomato delivery partner in Bengaluru in 2020-21, before starting Assessli and before his college education “really took off.” He described the work as a source of independence rather than sympathy, saying it helped him pay college fees, support his early team and remain financially independent. Biswas said he earned about Rs 40,000 a month consistently during that period and personally knew delivery partners earning Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000 a month. He added that many riders worked across two or three platforms simultaneously, underlining what he described as the flexibility-driven nature of gig work rather than exclusivity or full-time employment. He also said he benefited from insurance coverage provided through Zomato’...

Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20B in Series E

The AI company’s funding round saw participation from Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group, Fidelity Management & Research, the Qatar Investment Authority, MGX, Baron Capital Group, Nvidia and Cisco Investments.

Wipro staff mandated to spend 6 hours in office on WFO days

Employees of Wipro will now have to ensure that they spend at least six hours in office on the days that they work from office. Yes, the IT major has decided to become strict with its hybrid work policy in the New Year. Starting January 2026 itself, the company has set a minimum limit to [...] The post Wipro staff mandated to spend 6 hours in office on WFO days appeared first on HR Katha .

HR perspectives by Emmanuel David: “HR becomes leadership the moment policy stops working”

Some leadership perspectives emerge from strategic frameworks or academic models. Others emerge from moments when organisational systems collapse and HR must respond with clarity, compassion and courage. Emmanuel David’s philosophy reflects the latter—shaped less by theory than by experience leading relief efforts during the Gujarat floods, navigating career transitions across more than ten sectors, and [...] The post HR perspectives by Emmanuel David: “HR becomes leadership the moment policy stops working” appeared first on HR Katha .

Mohit Marwaha, CHRO, Prudential, moves on; turns director, investor

Mohit Marwaha has moved on from Prudential where he was chief human resources officer (CHRO), to become investor and director across FMCG brands, organic farming ventures, and HR Tech. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Marwaha was associated with Aviva Life Insurance for over four and a half years, from 2008 to 2012, [...] The post Mohit Marwaha, CHRO, Prudential, moves on; turns director, investor appeared first on HR Katha .

Banks report robust Q3 credit growth backed by RBI policy and GST rate cuts

Why positive mood now matters more than pay at work: PwC

If motivation at work were driven mainly by pay rises, perks, or promotion cycles, employers would have cracked the code by now. PwC’s latest global workforce data points to something far more powerful—and far harder to manufacture. According to PwC’s 2025 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, a positive mood at work lifts employee motivation [...] The post Why positive mood now matters more than pay at work: PwC appeared first on HR Katha .

Finance Ministry announces PPP project pipeline of Centre, states for 3 years

CCI may hold senior execs of steel companies accountable