Industry Trends

More courses, less completion: The real challenge in L&D today

Ultimately, the success of an L&D intervention depends on whether employees see a reason to engage with it. In a rapidly changing workplace, this shifts the focus for organisations from delivering programmes at scale to understanding whether those interventions are solving a real capability gap and creating lasting value.

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Andhra Pradesh: Gajuwaka job mela draws nearly 100 firms, offers 3,000 jobs

The job fair aimed to bring job seekers and employers onto a common platform and facilitate direct recruitment for candidates from Gajuwaka and surrounding areas. Speaking at the event, TDP state president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said the response from both companies and job seekers had been encouraging.

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Indian Bank to add 100 branches, hire 2,500 as expansion shifts west

To manage growing business and replace retiring employees, the bank would increase its headcount by about 2,500 personnel, including specialist officers. "Last year we opened 100 branches. This year too we have similar plans. Just on August 15, which was our foundation day, the bank inaugurated 15 branches across the country," Indian Bank MD and CEO Binod Kumar said.

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US clears plan to scrap H-1B job-loss window

The Department of Homeland Security proposal, titled "Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period", was submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on August 6.

30 Aug 2026

Ford’s India GCC to hire 500, bets on AI and connected vehicles

The India global capability centre (GCC), which has more than 12,000 employees, has grown steadily in recent years. However, the increasing use of artificial intelligence and productivity tools is expected to reshape how GCCs approach hiring and headcount expansion.

29 Aug 2026

Oracle's 6 a.m. layoff notice shocked thousands on Mar 31; many fear they would get one on Sept 1

The job cuts, reportedly about 30,000, were communicated through emails from “Oracle Leadership,” which said the employees’ roles had been eliminated as part of a broader organizational change. The notice told affected workers: “As a result, today is your last working day.”

29 Aug 2026

Startup or legacy brand? Talent is no longer choosing between growth & stability

Talent now seeks career growth and flexibility from employers. Legacy firms offer stability, while startups provide agility and ownership. In 2026, both the trade-off and EVP of each type of employer, is losing relevance. Talent is looking less at the label on the door and more at what the employer can deliver – career growth, skills, flexibility, financial security and meaningful work.

28 Aug 2026

Allcargo Logistics lifts blue-collar hiring ahead of festive rush

Allcargo Logistics is expanding its blue-collar workforce by 20 per cent ahead of the festive season, taking total peak deployment to about 9,000 across express distribution and consultative logistics. The company has also rolled out a peak-season incentive programme as it prepares for higher volumes, faster delivery expectations and tighter service requirements across India’s retail supply chains.

27 Aug 2026

Inside Meta’s ‘Project OT’: 60% job cut scenario, internal revolt and a sudden U-turn

According to the report, under the ‘Project OT’ some employees would be reassigned to newly created units, while others may face layoffs as part of a broader restructuring. One human resources executive is said to have projected that the scale of the cuts could match or even exceed the company’s previous downsizing of around 25 per cent three years ago.

27 Aug 2026

LIV Golf to lay off majority of staff

The layoffs come after LIV Golf lost the deep-pocketed Saudi investors that had spent a reported $5 billion over several years to lure many top stars from golf's PGA Tour. That funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) came to an abrupt end following last weekend's Indianapolis LIV season finale event.

27 Aug 2026

Stocks to buy: What's the outlook for Nifty for August 31-September 4 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Stock market recommendations: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Ramkrishna Forgings are the top stocks to buy recommended by Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities on August 31, 2026.

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HDFC Bank shares rise nearly 3% after CEO Jagdishan opts out of reappointment

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Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Check outlook for August 31, 2026 week

Gold price prediction today: The medium-term case for investment in gold remains intact, despite recent fall in prices, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

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Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 as crude rises, Fed hike bets strengthen dollar

On Monday, the Indian rupee began its trading session lower versus the US dollar. The decline was influenced by rising crude oil prices and increasing geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike has strengthened the dollar. In response, the Reserve Bank of India is taking measures to stabilize the rupee, while domestic stocks face downward pressure from foreign investors offloading shares.

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for August 31, 2026 week - check list

Stock market recommendations: Titan, and L&T Finance - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has identified these two as the top stocks to buy for the week starting August 31, 2026:

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Oil prices jump over 2% after US-Iran direct conflict re-ignites after a month of pause

Following a U.S. military strike on Iranian launchers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on two U.S. air bases in Jordan. Jordan's military successfully intercepted eight missiles aimed at its territory early Monday, escalating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, now entering its sixth month. Shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz have notably dipped due to rising tensions.

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‘Losing $60 billion a year’: Trump slams Canada as ‘worst' trade 'abuser', urges firms to move to US

Donald Trump is escalating trade conflicts with Canada by levying substantial tariffs, which he claims are necessary due to the billions the U.S. allegedly loses from Canadian trade policies. He is urging Canadian firms to move their operations to the U.S. immediately. This action follows stalled trade negotiations, leading both Canada and the U.S. to impose retaliatory tariffs that affect various sectors and logistics.

6 hours ago

‘We’ll see more Japanese portfolio flows’

Japanese investors are showing strong confidence in India's economic growth potential. Political and policy certainty in India is encouraging more Japanese capital to flow. India's growing economy offers tremendous returns, attracting significant overseas investment. Japanese household money is expected to increase investments in India's market. This trend signifies a positive shift towards greater financial integration between nations.

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Despite global headwinds, Q1 growth seen resilient on demand, government capex

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SBI and SBI Capital Markets to dilute up to 1% stake in NSE offer

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