Markets await insights from Kevin Warsh on ‘underlying inflation’ and key indicators that influence his monetary policy decisions. His previous comments suggest a cautious stance on rate increases, but specifics on measuring inflation remain unclear, adding to investor uncertainty.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping campus hiring as employers increasingly adopt it. Organizations are boosting recruitment budgets and strengthening internship programs for talent. AI integration is redefining campus readiness and driving demand for new skills. Critical roles in AI and technology are attracting higher compensation premiums....
Piyush Goyal’s visit to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka focused on accelerating Japanese investment in India, strengthening industrial partnerships and building resilient supply chains.
Southern India is projected to represent 36.3% of festive frontline jobs in 2026, with strength in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The overall festive workforce increases, notably in large cities.
AI is reshaping jobs in India more through task automation and role redesign than outright workforce replacement. Companies such as Wipro and DHL are using AI to handle repetitive work while shifting employees towards higher-value tasks, while hiring platforms and banks are also seeing roles evolve as technology improves productivity and enables...
LBSP chief Mayawati welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to provide government jobs to one lakh youth in the next six months, but questioned whether the move was driven by electoral considerations. She urged the government to ensure transparent recruitment without paper leaks or corruption and sought action on the backlog of...
MBA roles now offer substantially higher pay than engineering positions. This salary premium is projected to increase further in upcoming placement cycles. Companies increasingly value professionals who bridge technology and business understanding. Recruiters seek individuals translating technical skills into commercial outcomes. Hiring budgets...
India’s job postings rose 1.2% in July, ending three months of decline, and were up 8.3% from a year earlier, Indeed said. Healthcare hiring recorded strong growth, while technology hiring softened. AI-related requirements are also spreading rapidly into non-tech roles.
AI penetration in India’s Retail GCCs more than doubled to 4.8% in 2025 and could reach 10.6% by 2028, TeamLease Digital said. But senior talent remains scarce, with only 320 AI professionals having eight-plus years of experience. Bengaluru alone accounts for 185 of them.
Companies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, adding pressure ahead of the festive season.
More than half of Global Capability Centres in India plan increased hiring next fiscal year. Hiring confidence has improved from the previous year's survey results. Companies face challenges finding quality talent and managing compensation increases. About 1.5 lakh new roles are projected to be generated in the coming fiscal year. Demand for...
Nearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, according to Naukri. Real estate, FMCG and IT are the most bullish sectors, while 86% of respondents do not expect significant AI-driven job losses.
Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decides to maintain the policy repo rate with a focus on sustainable disinflation and economic growth.
