Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create approximately 12,000 jobs. The company has requested nearly 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, leveraging a state policy that offers leased land at ₹0.99 per acre to large employers committed to generating significant employment. The proposal is currently under review...

Government of India is developing a dedicated platform to monitor and facilitate the global mobility of skilled worker. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative seeks to align domestic skilling efforts with international standards and labor market needs. The platform will support mutual recognition of qualifications, certifications, and competencies with key partner countries, enabling smoother...

HONO AI, a leading provider of AI-powered HR-tech solutions, has announced the appointment of Sumit Sabharwal as Chief Business Officer (CBO) for India and South Asia. Sumit will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and delivering value through next-generation HR technologies. This newly created role places Sumit at the helm of HONO’s strategic expansion efforts. His focus will be...

In 2024, Infosys had 3.3% of its total workforce employed under the H-1B visa program, the highest among major Indian IT firms. This figure, sourced from industry estimates by Jefferies, underscores the company’s continued reliance on U.S.-based skilled foreign workers to support its global delivery model. While Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had a lower H-1B share at 2.2%, Infosys’s...

Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with Shell, has announced a 4-week virtual internship program focused on Artificial Intelligence AI), offering engineering students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies. The internship, part of the Skills4Future AICTE initiative, aims to empower students with practical skills and industry exposure. About the Program Starting immediately, the virtual internship spans 6 weeks and...

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has confirmed that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, October 9, 2025, to approve and take on record the audited financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ending September 30, 2025. The meeting will also consider the declaration of a second interim dividend for the financial...

Intas Pharmaceuticals, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has appointed Ajay Tiwari as President-Human Resources. With close to three decades of experience across diverse industries, Ajay is set to play a pivotal role in driving people strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation at Intas. In his new role, he is expected to focus on advancing Intas’ HR capabilities, fostering leadership...

Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed Thirumala (Thiru) Arohi as its first-ever Chief Learning Officer (CLO), marking a strategic move to deepen its commitment to enterprise learning and workforce transformation. Thirumala joins Cognizant from Infosys, where he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Education, Training & Assessment, and Learning Platforms. He brings over three decades of experience in IT...

Shocking Allegation Surfaces on Reddit A former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made a startling allegation against the company’s Human Resources (HR) team, claiming he was physically assaulted after questioning his termination. The claim, first shared on the subreddit r/IndianWorkplace, has since gone viral, sparking widespread debate on workplace ethics and employee rights in India’s IT sector. Incident at TCS...

MG Motor India’s Halol plant in Gujarat is quietly redefining gender roles in automotive manufacturing. At its advanced battery assembly unit, women now make up nearly 80% of the workforce, a milestone that reflects the company’s sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion. This workforce is not limited to routine tasks—women are leading teams, conducting quality checks, and managing critical...