Hiring News

Freshers vs. experienced professionals: Who’s winning the GCC hiring race?

GCCs in India are increasingly prioritizing experienced professionals to drive innovation and strategic initiatives, particularly in complex domains like AI and cybersecurity. While fresh graduates remain valuable for high-volume, lower-risk roles, experienced talent is favored for leadership and domain-specific positions.

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More CEOs eye exit as going gets tough, options spring up

India Inc. is witnessing a surge in CEO departures, with a significant increase in exits at NSE-listed companies during the March quarter of 2025. This trend is fueled by factors like new opportunities, talent scarcity, heightened scrutiny, and rising expectations from boards and shareholders. The growing CEO compensation and global economic uncertainties further contribute to this dynamic landscape.

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Companies look to power up AI teams, build talent pipeline

Despite a sluggish job market, India Inc is heavily investing in AI talent, with companies like Accenture and NTT Data leading the charge. They are seeking professionals skilled in Agentic AI, foundation models, and responsible AI frameworks to reshape business models. This surge is fueled by the projected growth of India's generative AI sector, expected to reach $6.4 billion by 2030.

Industry Trends

India’s Uber-rival BluSmart appears to suspend service in wake of EV loan probe

BluSmart, India’s all-electric cab-hailing startup that was once seen as an emerging rival to Uber, appears to have suspended service in some cities just as the country’s market regulator launched a probe into Gensol Engineering, the publicly listed company that shares two of its co-founders. The cab service, which had been operating in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, […]

Salary / Compensation

TCS wage hikes coming soon? Top management gives important update

Tata Consultancy Services reported a 1.7% YoY dip in net profit to ₹12,224 crore, missing market estimates. Revenue rose 5.3% YoY to ₹64,479 crore, also below expectations. For FY25, revenue grew 6% YoY to ₹2.55 lakh crore, driven by strong regional market growth (37.2%).

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Elevate your leadership with AI: IIM Indore’s digital transformation programme

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore’s Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation and AI for Leaders is designed to equip professionals with the expertise needed to navigate the evolving digital landscape. Here’s how you can gain future-ready skills, unlock data-driven decision-making, and transform your career with this online course.

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Apple might import more iPhones from India to sidestep China tariffs

Apple is considering importing more iPhones from India to sidestep the 54% additional tariffs on goods imported from China that U.S. president Donald Trump announced last week, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The company sees this as a short-term measure while it seeks to negotiate with the Trump administration to get an […]

Salary / Compensation

13% uptick in median salaries of CEOs in 2025 despite market volatility: Deloitte India Report

Despite market fluctuations, Indian CEOs' median compensation reached Rs 10 crore in 2025, a 13% increase, says Deloitte India. While 40% is fixed, 60% is performance-linked. Other C-suite roles also saw pay hikes. Companies are rethinking compensation amid volatility, with increased scrutiny of stock-based incentives. Shareholder rejection rates for new stock plans have quadrupled, signaling enhanced governance and stakeholder protection.

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Promoter-led companies retaining non-executive directors, chairpersons for guidance, boardroom decision making

Guenter Butschek, former CEO of Tata Motors, has been made a non-executive, non-independent director at the company. Bharat Puri, who recently retired as MD of Pidilite, has been retained as a non-executive, nonindependent director. Former Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Yves Henri Bollore is now non-executive chairman of group company Tata AtoComp. HK Agarwal, former MD of Grasim Industries, is an advisor to the company board.

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Truecaller now has over 450M monthly active users

The caller identity app Truecaller said that it crossed the 450 million user mark earlier this week. The company said that it added 50 million users in the past 10 months and 15.5 million users since the beginning of 2025. India is the company’s biggest user base. So it wasn’t surprising when Truecaller promoted chief […]

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White-collar hiring steady in March despite holiday disruptions: Report

Hiring in India's white-collar job market remained stable in March, with AI-ML showing 25% year-on-year growth. IT sector saw signs of recovery, and emerging technologies hiring surged by 36%. Unicorns, particularly in banking and financial services, and experienced professionals were in high demand.