Zomato Faces Another Exit Following Akriti Chopra’s Resignation
Gunjan Tilak Raj Soni, who joined the Zomato board prior to its IPO in 2021, has resigned from her position as an Independent Director effective immediately due to escalating professional commitments. With a bachelor’s degree in engineering in computer science from Barkatullah Vishwavidalaya in Bhopal and a postgraduate diploma in business management from XLRI in […]
YES BANK names Nirav Dalal as Country Head – Financial Markets
Nirav Dalal, with a 15-year legacy at YES BANK, has been appointed as Country Head – Financial Markets, bringing his extensive expertise and leadership to the Bank’s Treasury operations, encompassing both proprietary and client-facing segments. In this new role, Dalal will be leading YES BANK’s Financial Markets business, drawing from his prior experience with the […]
Vantage Fit Unveils Season 4 of Global Corporate Walkathon for Employee Wellness
Vantage Fit’s Global Corporate Walkathon is back for its fourth season, inspiring companies around the world to focus on employee wellness through a month-long virtual event. The AI-driven wellness platform Vantage Fit has announced the fourth edition of its Global Corporate Virtual Walkathon, set to run from November 5th to December 3rd, 2024. This event […]
Tele MANAS Receives 1.47 Million Calls for Mental Health Support Since 2022
Launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Tele MANAS helpline aims to enhance access to mental health services across India. The toll-free helpline (14416) has effectively handled over 1.47 million calls since its introduction in October 2022, providing a range of mental health services. Tele MANAS offers telephone-based counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric consultations, […]
Tata Group to Generate 500,000 Manufacturing Jobs, with 47,000 in Assam and Gujarat
The Tata Group has unveiled plans to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs across India over the next five years, aiming to drive economic growth through sectors like semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, and related industries. This initiative includes 47,000 new jobs in Assam and Gujarat, which will significantly benefit the local economies. During a recent event by […]
Noel Tata Appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts
Noel Tata assumes the role of chairman of Tata Trusts, leading the $165 billion global empire while vowing to preserve the legacy of Ratan Tata and the Tata Group’s founders. Noel Tata has been named the new chairman of Tata Trusts, the philanthropic organization that indirectly oversees the Tata Group, succeeding Ratan Tata. His appointment, […]
MSDE and Meta Collaborate to Launch AI Assistant and 5 Centers in VR and MR
Learners can now access personalized support through an AI-powered chatbot on the Skill India Digital portal, available 24/7 in English, Hindi, and Hinglish via WhatsApp. The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Meta, has launched an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and established five Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in […]
Kapil Batra Takes Charge as President of Lowe Lintas Mumbai Office
Kapil Batra has been appointed as the President of Lowe Lintas’ Mumbai office, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. His leadership is set to enhance the agency’s creative and strategic influence. Batra joins Lowe Lintas with a mission to elevate the agency’s creative output and guide its strategic direction. […]
IIFL Finance Appoints Preeti Kannan as CHRO
Preeti Kannan, with over 25 years of industry experience, has joined IIFL Finance from Kotak Mahindra Bank. IIFL Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) employing 15,000 individuals across more than 4,400 branches in India, has announced the appointment of Preeti Kannan as President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). A seasoned HR leader, Kannan […]
HCLTech Announces Salary Hike Following Record Q2 Growth
HCLTech has announced a salary hike for its employees, effective October, following a robust performance in Q2. The company reported an 11% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹4,235 crore for the quarter. Chief People Officer Ramachandran Sundararajan stated that employees will receive a 7% salary hike, with top performers seeing increases of up to […]