Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI leads hiring spreeEight public sector banks, including SBI, collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, boosting their total workforce to over 6.28 lakh. St...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Carlyle seeks banks for India IPO of healthcare RCM providerCarlyle has sought investment bank pitches for a potential India IPO of its healthcare revenue cycle management platform created through th...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Finance Minister to review flagship schemes with state-owned banks, RRBs in West Bengal: SourcesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon review key schemes like Jan Dhan, Mudra, and PM Vishwakarma in West Bengal. She will meet wit...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Majority of Indian firms face persistent external disruptions: ReportIndian businesses face talent challenges due to external disruptions. Climate shocks, infrastructure issues, and health outbreaks are affec...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Jobs outlook may cool down in Sept quarter amid economic woesIndia's employment outlook is set to soften in July-September 2026, with 59% of employers anticipating hiring increases, down from 74% in t...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S NarenICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown i...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Asia tech selloff is a buying opportunity, says Manishi Raychaudhuri; but India has a problem to fix firstAsian markets saw a sharp sell-off in tech stocks this week. Investor Manishi Raychaudhuri views this as a buying chance. India's market fa...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Firms on AI spending spree: US tech companies cut most jobs in nearly 2 yearsThe tech sector said last month it planned to eliminate 38,242 positions, the most since August 2024, according to data from outplacement f...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Supreme Court upholds mandate for qualified candidates in public employmentThe Supreme Court has ruled that public jobs must go to eligible candidates in accordance with prescribed qualifications. Allowing overqual...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
US private sector hiring beats expectations in May: ADPEmployment in the US private sector grew more than expected in May, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, with hiring seen across a range of ind...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts biteIndian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follo...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Does government job security hurt productivity? Bengaluru CA suggests 3 assessment parameters to improve public sector accountabilityA Bengaluru-based chartered accountant, Meenal Goel, has sparked debate on LinkedIn by questioning whether strong government job security w...
31 May, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
3 steps private sector employees and managers can take if they disagree with disciplinary committee actionPrivate sector employees and managers facing disciplinary action can protect themselves. Understanding labour laws and principles of natura...
30 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Deposit rates fall sharply by 30 bps in April as banks move to protect marginsIndian banks aggressively cut fresh deposit rates in April 2026 to protect margins, with the weighted average falling to 5.77%. Simultaneou...
29 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST