He watched movies during his WFH shifts at Tech Mahindra, then quit job. Two years later, the Telugu director's movie became a box office hit, praised by Mahesh Babu, NaniSai Marthand quit his work-from-home job as a network engineer to pursue a career in films, and the decision paid off. His directorial debu...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
"I still haven't paid myself a single dollar": Ex-Google, Microsoft techie quit Rs 4.2 crore job, now runs Rs 21.7 crore halal BBQ business in TexasA former Google and Microsoft engineer, earning ₹4.2 crore annually, traded his lucrative tech career for a Texas barbecue restaurant. Desp...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Bengaluru techie says it is better to stay in a big company at a lower salary then a small one with high salaryA Bengaluru techie's advice to prioritize job stability at large firms over lucrative offers from smaller companies has sparked debate. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Geopolitical shifts to boost indigenous tech, five-fold jump in job creation in defence sector: SurveyIndia's defence sector is set for major growth. Indigenous technology adoption will surge, reaching USD 36.45 billion in three years. This ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Rs 1.5 lakh salary, top tech job, big city. Why this Bengaluru professional ended the month with just Rs 15,000A Bengaluru chartered accountant shared a reality check on high salaries, detailing how a Rs 1.5 lakh monthly income for a fresh tech gradu...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
India Inc to dole out salary hikes of up to 10.2 pc across industries in FY27: ReportCorporate India anticipates salary increments between 8.6% and 10.2% this financial year, driven by demand for skilled talent in high-growt...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Wipro plunges 8% after shares turn ex-record date for Rs 15,000 crore buybackWipro shares fell sharply on Friday after turning ex-record date for its Rs 15,000 crore buyback, despite broader market gains in the early...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: founditWhite-collar hiring in India saw a slowdown in May 2026. However, diversity hiring experienced a substantial surge. This trend highlights a...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Laid off by Oracle, engineer gets 3 job offers in 45 days: Techie shares job strategy that worked for himA software engineer, laid off from Oracle, secured three job offers within 45 days by dedicating hours daily to DSA practice, learning AI e...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
ThynkTech Pune India closure: Noida IT Firm shutdown leaves 500+ jobless after Rs 15,000 deposit over issuing laptops, 2 months' salary unpaidA Noida IT firm, ThynkTech India OPC Pvt Ltd, has suddenly closed its Pune office, leaving over 500 engineers, interns and employees are no...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
AI talent demand offset flat white-collar hiring in MayIndia's job market showed stability in May. Insurance sector hiring grew significantly. Demand for AI talent remained strong, especially fo...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
‘I genuinely loved coding’: Techie who failed 30+ interviews shares journey from Rs 3.5 LPA to Rs 27 LPAA Pune-based software developer's career took a remarkable turn. Facing numerous rejections and unstable jobs, their salary has now surged ...
23 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Inside India’s biggest banking and financial services tech hubsStandard Chartered plans to cut over 7,000 jobs in four years, replacing human capital with technology, particularly impacting back-office ...
20 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Ahmedabad eyes GCC spotlight with Rs 15,000 crore Ganesh Housing tech cityGujarat is looking to boost its technology and services sector, with Ahmedabad being positioned as a global hub for innovation and high-ski...
18 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Over 63,000 high-value jobs will be created, says Amit Shah at Gujarat's first SEZ IT 'Million Minds Tech Park' launchBuilt at an investment of nearly Rs 1,100 crore, the tech park spans 13.5 lakh square feet of workspace. In its first phase alone, it will ...
17 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST