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NBCC launches digital TA bill module to streamline employee reimbursements

National Buildings Construction Corporation NBCC (India) has taken another step forward in its digital-transformation journey with the launch of a new Travel Allowance (TA) Bill Module for its regular employees. The initiative is aimed at modernising internal administrative processes while improving efficiency, transparency and ease of access for employees. The newly-introduced module enables employees to [...] The post NBCC launches digital TA bill module to streamline employee reimbursements appeared first on HR Katha .

Google leans on returning talent to strengthen AI push in 2025

Google is increasingly turning to its former employees to meet rising demand for advanced artificial intelligence (AI)skills, with returning professionals making up a notable share of its AI hires in 2025. Nearly one-fifth of new recruits for critical AI roles this year are alumni who previously worked at the company, reflecting a deliberate shift in [...] The post Google leans on returning talent to strengthen AI push in 2025 appeared first on HR Katha .

Rediff gets NPCI approval for TPAP license, to launch RediffPay UPI app focused on financial wellness

Rediff.com India has received final approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for its Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license, zthe way for the rollout of its digital payments platform, RediffPay. With this approval, the company has begun Closed User Group (CUG) testing, an essential step before entering the UPI ecosystem and is preparing to launch an UPI app built around financial-wellness-customer-centric UPI payment app designed to encourage saving, investing and access to credit. “This approval is a significant milestone for Rediff,” said Vishal Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director, Rediff.com India Ltd. “It enables us to extend secure, interoperable UPI services through RediffPay and advances our mission to broaden financial inclusion while delivering simple, intuitive digital payment experiences for users across India.” RediffPay aims to blend traditional UPI capabilities with a broader financial wellness and customer centric proposition. Beyond ...

SBI Mutual Fund sells Rs 216 crore stake in gaming company Nazara Technologies

SBI Mutual Fund has trimmed its holding in Nazara Technologies through large open-market bulk deals, even as the listed gaming major reported strong operating growth alongside a sharp profit swing amid regulatory-linked impairments. According to exchange data, SBI Mutual Fund sold a total of 90.09 lakh equity shares of Nazara on December 29, across both the NSE and BSE, at an average price of around Rs 240 per share. The combined transaction was valued at approximately Rs 216 crore. Prior to the sale, SBI Mutual Fund held about 5.78% of Nazara’s paid-up equity. Following the transaction, its stake declined by roughly 2.43 percentage points to about 3.35%. Earlier in 2025, Norges Bank, which manages Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, acquired 7.19 lakh shares of Nazara through bulk deals at an average price of around Rs 970 per share, valuing the purchase at close to Rs 70 crore. Separately, the estate of late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala exited the company earlier in the year. The exit...

Telangana clears earned leave encashment for NIMS employees

In a significant relief for staff at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), the Telangana government has approved the encashment of earned leave, ending years of uncertainty around the benefit. The decision was formalised on Monday, 29 December, 2025, with the issuance of a government order, marking a long-awaited policy shift for employees of [...] The post Telangana clears earned leave encashment for NIMS employees appeared first on HR Katha .

CaratLane builds HR by asking what employees struggle with

Most fast-growing companies approach talent management predictably. As headcount expands, HR departments implement structured frameworks borrowed from larger organisations—standardised performance reviews, formal career paths, branded leadership programmes. Systems arrive to manage complexity that growth has created. CaratLane, a Tata-owned online and omnichannel jewellery retailer employing thousands across design, technology, retail, and manufacturing, claims a different [...] The post CaratLane builds HR by asking what employees struggle with appeared first on HR Katha .

Google now allows users to change their @gmail.com address, here is how to do it

Sundar Pichai-led technology giant Google has begun allowing users to change their @gmail.com email address while retaining the same account, data and services, according to an update to the company’s account help page . Under the change, users can replace their existing Gmail address with a new one without losing access to emails, files or subscriptions. Google said the original email address will continue to function as an alias, meaning messages sent to the old address will still be delivered to the same inbox. The old address will also remain valid for signing in to Google services such as Drive, Maps and YouTube. The updated guidance currently appears on Google’s Hindi-language support page, indicating that the rollout may be starting in India or other Hindi-speaking markets. The company said the feature is being introduced gradually and will expand to more users over time. Google has placed limits on the feature. Users can change their Gmail username only once every 12 months,...

Beatification: Elevating role models at work

What is beatification? Beatification, in HR terms, is the process of recognising and honouring employees who exemplify company values—elevating them as role models to inspire the wider workforce. By putting certain individuals on a pedestal, organisations signal what behaviours, achievements and attitudes they value most. The term comes from the Catholic Church, where beatification means [...] The post Beatification: Elevating role models at work appeared first on HR Katha .

OpenAI to hire head of preparedness; willing to pay $555,000 a year

A new role has opened up at OpenAI and it pays extraordinarily well. The job is that of ‘head of preparedness’. The selected candidate will be responsible for keeping in check the adverse effects of artificial intelligence (AI), including risk to mental health and cybersecurity. The salary? A whopping $555,000 per annum! The role offers [...] The post OpenAI to hire head of preparedness; willing to pay $555,000 a year appeared first on HR Katha .

Prateek Shrivastav is head-HR, PCB, R&D, organisation effectiveness COE, Unilever

Unilever has elevated Prateek Shrivastav to head-human resources, personal care business, R&D, and organisation effectiveness CoE. Till now, he was head HR, R&D, organisation effectiveness, workforce transformation and people analytics Shrivastav’s association with Unilever began 11 years ago when he joined as a management trainee under the Unilever Future Leaders Programme, back in May of [...] The post Prateek Shrivastav is head-HR, PCB, R&D, organisation effectiveness COE, Unilever appeared first on HR Katha .

With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%

India to host AI meet in February, invites China