Industry Trends

IT firms redraw hiring strategies as GenZ moves on faster

About 35-40% of Gen Z hiring across the broader IT sector is now replacement-driven, up from 20-25% two years ago, while in IT services, 55-60% of entry-level hiring is now driven by replacements, experts said.

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Major initiative for Noida workers: Call centre set up for quick grievance redressal

Workers can now register their complaints by calling the helpline number 0124126892. In addition to the helpline, an email facility has also been introduced to make the system more convenient.

21 Apr 2026

'We’re almost done, but are you planning to get married?' Candidate walks out of job interview after HR asks about 'family planning situation'

The conversation begins like a typical hiring conversation. The HR representative appears satisfied with the candidate’s performance and says, “Everything looks great. Your technical assessment was strong, the team loved you, and I think we’re almost done here.”

21 Apr 2026

'You'll need to have credit card', HR tells employee before joining. He resigns on the spot after hearing the reason

A career coach recently shared an incident involving a conversation between an HR representative and a newly hired employee. According to the account, the discussion began with HR welcoming the employee and mentioning that there was one requirement to address before they settled in. When the employee asked what it was, HR said the role required them to have a credit card.

21 Apr 2026

India Inc keeps leadership hiring on track-for now

About half a dozen search firms ET spoke to said most senior hiring mandates are continuing, though decision cycles have lengthened slightly in some cases.

21 Apr 2026

What replaces learning hours? Annual reports reveal India Inc’s L&D metric vacuum

A deep scan of disclosures from FY21 to FY25 across sectors reveals a fragmented picture. A few companies continue to report learning hours, but most either do not disclose it clearly or no longer treat it as a core metric.

21 Apr 2026

Compliance Checkbox: Why POSH fails in large, complex organizations

POSH does not fail for lack of policy. It fails when systems value reputation over reality, process over people, and silence over truth. As long as the aggrieved remain silent, things won't improve. And within that silence, the very purpose of POSH is lost.

20 Apr 2026

Thoughts on nurturing workplace culture: The C3-IC framework

A practical, leadership-friendly model for making culture consistent, visible, and resilient

19 Apr 2026

Contractual worker dies at Hindustan Copper's plant; no disruption in operations

​"This is to report an incident at Process Plant of Khetri Copper Complex (a unit of Hindustan Copper Ltd) at District Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan on April 17, 2026, in which one contractual employee engaged by a civil contractor met with fatality," HCL said in a filing to BSE.

19 Apr 2026

Lenskart apologises after online backlash, releases new style guide welcoming religious symbols

Eyewear retailer Lenskart has issued a public apology and released a revised “In-Store Style Guide” after facing online backlash over a viral alleged grooming policy that was criticized for restricting religious symbols. The company clarified that the earlier document was outdated and does not reflect its current guidelines, emphasizing that employees are free to wear symbols of faith such as bindis, tilaks, sindoor, kalawa, mangalsutra, kada, hijab, and turbans.

19 Apr 2026

Good news for travellers: France scraps transit visa for Indian passport holders

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex ends over 850 points down; Nifty50 below 24,200 as oil prices rise

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India a ‘tough nut to crack’: US Trade Representative makes big statement as 3-day trade deal talks conclude

Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.

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High import dependence: India’s crude oil production falls for 11th consecutive year; gas also sees a dip

According to data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, crude production fell 2.5 per cent to 28 million metric tonnes in 2025–26. This marks a cumulative drop of 22 per cent since 2014–15.

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Asian stocks today: Markets retreat after record-high due to oil surge, Iran tensions weigh

Asian markets faltered after touching record highs, weighed down by surging oil prices and lingering US-Iran peace talk uncertainties. Japan's Nikkei briefly crossed 60,000 before retreating. Escalating Middle East tensions, including shipping disruptions, fueled oil price spikes, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite a Wall Street rally, regional markets succumbed to geopolitical anxieties.

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‘Mischievous & misleading’: Govt dismisses ‘fake news’ on petrol, diesel price hike

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has firmly refuted claims of an impending petrol and diesel price hike, labeling such reports as 'fake news' designed to cause public alarm. Asserting India's unique fuel price stability over the past four years, the government highlighted its proactive measures to shield citizens from global energy market volatility and geopolitical impacts.

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Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold head to Rs 1.63 lakh/10 grams & silver hit Rs 2.80 lakh/kg?

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are showing sideways-to-bullish momentum, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group.

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Explained: Why China’s AI computing power looks 6,000x bigger

China reports a staggering 1,882 exaflops of AI computing power, vastly exceeding global benchmarks and raising questions about hidden capacity. While metrics differ, adjusted figures still show significant advancement. This development, coupled with China's withdrawal from global rankings amid geopolitical tensions, suggests a rapidly narrowing gap with the US in AI infrastructure and capability.

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West Bengal, Tamil Nadu polling today: Are banks and stock markets open on April 23? Check details

Banks in Tamil Nadu will be closed on April 23, 2026, due to state assembly elections. However, banks nationwide and stock markets will operate as usual. Consumers and traders should note this regional holiday to plan their financial activities accordingly.

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver prices drop as oil surges on continued Strait of Hormuz blockade

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