Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, are grappling with rising uncertainty following a wave of layoffs and internal restructuring.
While the company officially stated that only 2% of its workforce—approximately 12,000 employees—would be impacted, multiple reports and union claims suggest the actual number could be significantly higher, possibly exceeding 30,000.
The layoffs, which began earlier...
Volkswagen Group is undertaking a comprehensive restructuring of its India business, according to an internal memo circulated earlier this month.
The move comes in response to mounting market pressures, regulatory challenges, and a prolonged struggle to gain significant market share in the world’s third-largest automobile market.
The memo, issued by Piyush Arora, Managing Director of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, outlines...
Apple is deepening engagement with India’s manufacturing ecosystem, which has led to the creation of approximately 3.5 lakh jobs across the country, according to recent industry reports.
The employment surge is driven by the onboarding of 45 new component manufacturers and assembly partners into Apple’s India supply chain network.
These firms span production, logistics, and ancillary services, contributing to...
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced an exciting internship opportunity under the Swachh Bharat Mission – TULIP Internship for Solid Waste Management.
This full-time program, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is designed to provide practical exposure to solid waste management practices while contributing to the city’s sustainability goals.
The internship will commence immediately, with a duration of two months,...
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) facility starting with the wage month of September 2025.
The overhaul aims to simplify the return-filing process for employers and reduce data-entry errors that have historically complicated compliance.
A key change in the new system is the separation of return submission from payment generation.
This structural shift allows...
Lumen Technologies India has announced the appointment of Yasmeen Shaikh as Head – Human Resources.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Yasmeen brings extensive experience in leading HR strategy, driving organizational transformation, and fostering people-centric cultures across global enterprises.
Extensive Background & Global Experience
Prior to joining Lumen Technologies India, Yasmeen worked as Vice President – Human Resources at...
Accenture, the global IT and consulting firm, has laid off more than 11,000 employees over the past three months as part of a sweeping restructuring initiative aimed at aligning its workforce with emerging demands in artificial intelligence (AI).
The company’s headcount dropped from 791,000 in May to 779,000 by the end of August 2025.
The layoffs are tied to a $865...
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 20.36 lakh new employees to the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme in July 2025, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
This marks a month-on-month increase of nearly 99,000 from June, when 19.37 lakh workers were enrolled.
The ESI Scheme provides medical care, cash benefits during sickness and maternity,...
Bajaj Capital elevates Kathiravan M as Vice President – HR. In his new role, he will spearhead business HR strategies nationwide, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and skill development.
Prior to this elevation, Kathiravan worked as Senior Associate Vice President – HR and earlier as Associate Vice President – HR at Bajaj Capital.
He played a pivotal role in...
Citigroup Inc., one of the world’s leading financial institutions, has moved nearly 1,000 technology roles to India over the past few months as part of a broader global overhaul.
The decision follows the bank’s announcement earlier this year to cut approximately 3,500 tech jobs in China, aimed at simplifying operations and improving risk and data management across its global footprint.
The...