INDIAN IT HIRING

Online stock broker Zerodha will likely discontinue its zero-brokerage structure due to new Sebi rules. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.

India's $250 billion IT services industry is facing sluggish hiring, but a bright spot is emerging in Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D). Demand for ER&D services is surging, driving a 15% increase in recruitment for these roles. Staffing fi...

In June, white-collar hiring activity dropped by 7.62 per cent, with sectors like telecom, BPO/ITES, education, and Global Capability Centres witnessing a decline. Insurance, FMCG/food industry, and pharmaceutical sectors saw positive growth. Cities...

Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal reaffirmed the company's commitment to employing women, including married women, amid reports of Foxconn's discriminatory practices. Ola's FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu employs an all-women workforce, with plans to exten...

Indian companies like Mahindra and Aditya Birla Group are increasingly focusing on internal talent pipelines for leadership roles, showcasing a shift towards nurturing seasoned professionals for longer tenures within the organization.

Foxconn clarified to government that 25 per cent of new hires are married women and safety protocol banning metal is not discriminatory. Ministry of Labour sought report on married women issue at Foxconn India Apple iPhone Plant. Foxconn emphasised ...

Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to the US from Czech Republic for alleged foiled plot to murder Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, involving hitman hired by Indian government official. US Department of Justice claims Pannun target...

Rahul Jain of Dolat Capital says that the guidance for the current fiscal has been very weak in the case of the IT companies that give explicit numbers, be it Infosys or HCL Tech. And if they do not surprise positively during the earnings season, al...

Democratic Senators have called for a strong diplomatic response from the Biden administration to allegations of the Indian government's involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil. The letter, signe...

Employers in India are showing caution in short-term hiring for the July-September quarter, with a net employment outlook of 30%, six percentage points lower than the current quarter and the same period last year. While 48% of employers plan to hire...

Julius Baer Group Ltd. hired senior bankers from UBS Group AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to strengthen its business serving wealthy Indians in Dubai.

The IT service business model, which relies on pyramid structure with its base constituting young and less expensive employees, has been shrinking. In FY24, both TCS and Infosys saw the share of young employees in their total headcount plunge to a f...

India's Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) has called for a reduction in the 18% tax on recruitment agencies providing outsourced staff to big companies. The ISF, which provided 1.6 million outsourced workers to companies last year, believes the new g...

Over 7,000 IIT students remain unplaced as the 2023-24 placement season ends. IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and BITS are seeking help from alumni to secure jobs for these graduates. Economic factors and technological advances, such as the rise of ChatGPT, ...

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is booming, creating a demand for diverse skills and expertise. Opportunities span technical, leadership, and operational roles. Contract staffing is playing a crucial role in meeting the industry's needs, with a f...

IT services and global market conditions impact senior-level hiring with pay hikes expected. Roles in finance, consulting, and program management are in demand. Companies hiring for roles like chief AI officer, delivery head-AI, and CFOs. Skills in ...

Data from market intelligence platform Tracxn reveals a new trend in Indian startups. While overall funding for startups declined in the first three months of 2024, late-stage funding (for more established companies) saw a dramatic increase, more th...

Indian IT companies’ reliance on H-1B visas has fallen over the years as they have ramped up local hiring in the US. High denial rates during the Trump administration along with tightening of the immigration regime have also decreased visa usage, ex...

Infusing external talent to bring fresh perspectives, specialised expertise and strategic insight is imperative to propel the business forward. However, the senior talent acquisition process is not without challenges.