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White-Collar Hiring Up 5% in July as AI Recruitment Jumps 33%: Naukri Report

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India’s white-collar job market recorded a 5% year-on-year increase in hiring in July, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent and a rebound in information technology (IT) recruitment, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report. The JobSpeak Index rose to 3,227 in July from 3,074 during the same month last year, signalling a positive beginning to the second quarter of the current financial year. AI and machine learning (AI/ML) continued to be the fastest-growing hiring segment, registering a 33% annual rise in job opportunities. The report noted that AI-related hiring has maintained strong momentum for more than two years, making it the leading growth area in India’s white-collar employment landscape. The IT and software services sector also witnessed a recovery, with hiring increasing 6% compared to last year. The growth was primarily driven by Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru. Within the sector, recruitment for AI-focused roles climbed 30%, while demand for IT and cybersecurity professionals rose by 23%. Among industries, the insurance sector recorded the highest hiring growth at 10%, followed by real estate with an 8% increase. Healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) also posted healthy recruitment activity. In contrast, hiring declined across telecom, banking and financial services (BFSI), pharmaceuticals, hospitality and education. Commenting on the trends, Hitesh Oberoi, Managing Director and CEO of Info Edge (India) Ltd, said the July data reflects a job market that is steadily strengthening, with employers continuing to invest in future-ready skills while expanding their workforce. Recruitment of fresh graduates remained strong, growing 6% year-on-year. Hiring also increased across most mid-level and senior-level experience categories, indicating broad-based demand across the employment market. Among major cities, Kolkata led hiring growth with a 17% increase, followed by Hyderabad at 16%, Chennai at 11% and Bengaluru at 8%. Hiring activity in Mumbai and Delhi remained largely unchanged during the month. The report also highlighted a 5% rise in recruitment by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), led by Chennai and Hyderabad, with continued strong demand for experienced AI professionals and premium AI roles. Source: IANS

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IIT Kanpur Launches 6-Month Online AI and Machine Learning Certificate Programme for Business Analytics

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced a six-month online certificate programme in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Analytics, designed to help graduates and working professionals strengthen their expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-driven business strategies. The programme is scheduled to begin on October 3, 2026, with admissions remaining open until mid-September 2026. It aims to prepare learners to apply AI-powered solutions and analytics across sectors including finance, marketing, consulting, operations, product management, and business analytics. Eligibility Criteria Applicants from any academic discipline can apply if they have secured at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university or institution. Professionals with three or more years of relevant work experience are also eligible with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks, according to IIT Kanpur. Application Process Candidates can apply by following these steps: Visit the official IIT Kanpur course application portal. Click on Apply or Register Interest. Create an account or log in. Complete the online application form. Upload the necessary documents. Pay the application fee. Submit the application. Await admission confirmation from IIT Kanpur. Industry-Focused Curriculum Developed in collaboration with faculty members from leading IITs and IIMs, the curriculum covers Python and R programming, data analysis, data visualisation, machine learning, and generative AI. The programme emphasises practical learning through real-world business applications and hands-on projects. Prof. Abhinav Tripathi, Programme Coordinator and faculty in the Department of Management Sciences at IIT Kanpur, said that AI and machine learning have become indispensable across industries. He noted that the programme has been designed to provide participants with practical, industry-oriented knowledge and hands-on experience to address modern business challenges. According to IIT Kanpur, the course will also help participants develop AI-powered analytics capabilities, automate routine business processes, and generate actionable insights for informed decision-making. Source: Indian Express ( Disclaimer: This report is generated from PRO services. ‘ArdorComm Media’ holds no responsibility for its content. )

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TCS Adds Over 9,200 Employees in Q1 FY27 as Hiring Rebounds; Reports 5% Rise in Net Profit

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recorded a strong rebound in hiring during the first quarter of FY27, adding more than 9,200 employees and taking its total workforce to 593,798 as of June 2026. The company’s headcount stood at 584,519 at the end of the previous quarter, marking a significant recovery after three consecutive quarters of workforce reductions. TCS had seen its employee count decline from a peak of 613,069 in Q1 FY26 to 582,163 by Q3 FY26, before returning to growth over the last two quarters. The company’s voluntary attrition rate in its IT services business remained stable at 13.6% on a last-twelve-months basis. The company also highlighted continued progress in workforce diversity and employee development. Women now account for 35% of TCS’s global workforce, representing employees from 148 nationalities. During the quarter, employees completed 14.6 million learning hours, acquired 1.3 million new competencies, and more than 3.12 lakh employees enhanced their expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Chief Financial Officer Samir Seksaria said the company has implemented annual salary hikes, expanded its partner ecosystem, and made strategic investments to strengthen long-term competitiveness. He added that TCS remains focused on building, acquiring, and partnering to expand its AI-driven capabilities while maintaining healthy profitability and returns. Financially, TCS reported a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹13,349 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to ₹12,760 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations grew 14% year-on-year to ₹72,275 crore. The company’s board also approved an interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share for FY27, with July 15 fixed as the record date for eligible shareholders. TCS reported a $9.5 billion order book for the quarter, driven by several major wins, including an $800 million AI-led transformation deal with SKF, a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership with ServiceNow, and another significant contract with a Europe-based Fortune Global 50 company. Source: Economic Times

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IIT Roorkee Partners with TeamLease EdTech to Launch Executive Programme in AI for E-Commerce and Quick Commerce

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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has introduced a new executive programme focused on Artificial Intelligence applications in e-commerce and quick commerce, in collaboration with TeamLease EdTech. Designed as a six-month course, the programme is aimed at working professionals looking to strengthen their expertise in rapidly evolving digital commerce sectors. The curriculum is structured to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, natural language processing (NLP), and data-driven technologies that are transforming modern commerce ecosystems. Key modules include AI fundamentals, customer segmentation, recommendation engines, demand forecasting, inventory management, dynamic pricing strategies, fraud detection, customer analytics, and last-mile delivery optimisation. Participants will also gain practical exposure to industry-relevant tools and technologies such as Python, Power BI, Tableau, Elasticsearch, collaborative filtering models, association rule mining, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, LLM-powered chatbots, NLP frameworks, and open-source large language models. The programme will be delivered through live interactive sessions, making it accessible for professionals currently working as well as individuals aspiring to build careers in the e-commerce and quick commerce industry. Learners will work on real-world business challenges through hands-on projects and a capstone assignment focused on areas such as pricing strategies, customer intelligence, forecasting, recommendations, and churn analysis. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification from the Continuing Education Centre at IIT Roorkee. Speaking on the launch, Prof. Soumitra Satapathi highlighted that the rapid growth of e-commerce and quick commerce is transforming business operations and customer expectations, making AI a critical component of future-ready business strategies. He noted that the programme has been designed to equip professionals with practical knowledge to apply AI solutions in real-world commerce environments. Source: Indian Express

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Sundar Pichai Unveils Google AI Professional Certificate, Announces India-America Connect Initiative

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At the Artificial Intelligence Summit in New Delhi, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, announced the launch of a new Google AI Professional Certificate programme aimed at strengthening AI skills and deepening technology collaboration between India and the United States. During his keynote address, Pichai also introduced the India-America Connect Initiative, a major digital infrastructure project that will establish new subsea cable routes linking India, the US, and several regions across the southern hemisphere. The initiative is designed to enhance AI connectivity, improve data transfer speeds, and support the growing demand for advanced AI capabilities. Emphasising the need to pair infrastructure growth with talent development, Pichai described the AI certificate programme as one of Google’s most ambitious skilling efforts in India. He noted that as AI creates new opportunities, investing in workforce training is essential to ensure professionals can effectively integrate AI into their work. Reflecting on Visakhapatnam—popularly known as Vizag—Pichai recalled remembering it as a quiet coastal city filled with promise. He said he never imagined it would one day emerge as a global AI hub. As part of its planned $15 billion infrastructure investment in India, Google will establish a full-stack AI hub in the region. The facility will feature gigawatt-scale compute capacity along with a new international subsea cable gateway, a move expected to create jobs and bring cutting-edge AI resources to businesses and communities across the country. The Google AI Professional Certificate is designed to equip learners with both foundational and advanced AI expertise. The curriculum covers key areas such as artificial intelligence fundamentals, machine learning, neural networks, and practical real-world applications. Participants will gain hands-on experience using Google’s AI tools and technologies, enabling them to implement AI-driven solutions in professional settings and explore new career opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Source: NDTV

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AI Transforms Payroll and Attendance: Indian Platforms Redefine Workforce Automation

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Artificial Intelligence is quietly revolutionizing one of the most traditional business functions — payroll and attendance management. What was once a routine administrative task is now becoming a strategic intelligence layer, driven by AI, analytics, and biometrics. The age of manual registers and spreadsheet payrolls is fading fast. Today’s systems leverage facial recognition, RFID scanners, and GPS tracking to automate attendance and salary processing. A 2025 EY report reveals that more than 60% of Indian employers are already using AI for payroll forecasting, compensation benchmarking, and workforce analytics — signaling a major shift from back-office operations to boardroom strategy. The latest workforce platforms blend automation with data-driven insight. AI algorithms now detect anomalies such as attendance gaps, duplicate records, or payroll mismatches — cutting processing errors by up to 70%, as per LiftHCM. Machine learning further enables predictive scheduling, overtime management, and compliance forecasting. Across India, this transformation spans every segment of the market: Petpooja Payroll, initially a restaurant-tech startup, now offers an integrated biometric-plus-cloud payroll suite for MSMEs taking their first digital leap. Pagarbook brings automation to small retailers and workshops through an easy mobile-first interface — echoing India’s growing trend of mobile-led HR adoption. Keka (Hyderabad) and GreytHR (Bengaluru) serve mid-tier businesses with full-fledged HRMS systems that unify attendance, leave, payroll, and analytics dashboards — merging enterprise-grade efficiency with startup-style innovation. At the enterprise level, Darwinbox and Workday lead the charge. While Workday continues to be the global HCM benchmark used by over 65% of Fortune 500 firms, Darwinbox exemplifies India’s homegrown AI innovation, incorporating conversational interfaces, predictive analytics, and seamless workflow integrations. For forward-looking organizations, payroll data is fast becoming a goldmine of workforce intelligence — revealing insights into productivity, engagement, and cost efficiency. CIOs are now positioning attendance and payroll automation alongside ERP, cybersecurity, and analytics as core pillars of digital transformation. As India enters 2025, payroll management is no longer just about salary disbursal. It’s about converting workforce data into actionable strategy — redefining how businesses measure, manage, and maximize human potential. Source: Economic Times

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Genefitletics Enhances Platform to Decode Cellular Health

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Indian biotech startup Genefitletics has unveiled a major update to its health platform, enabling it to assess the condition of individual cells by detecting the expression of key biological signals. This advancement allows for early identification of chronic diseases—often in their asymptomatic stages—through a combination of next-generation sequencing and machine learning. According to the company, the upgraded platform now generates a “cellular health score” by analyzing markers linked to inflammation, mitochondrial function, immune activity, cellular stress, and senescence. This empowers users to monitor and improve their internal health at the cellular level. Additional capabilities include evaluations related to triglyceride regulation, risk indicators for irritable bowel disease, and a dynamic feedback system that shows how nutritional and lifestyle interventions influence biological pathways in real time. Sushant Kumar, Founder and CEO of Genefitletics, explained, “Our proprietary platform, PROTEBA, is trained on an extensive dataset—over 12 billion molecular data points, 45 million phenotype records, more than 35,000 peer-reviewed scientific publications, and continuously updated clinical insights. It now enables us to track the activity of biological pathways involved in cellular inflammation, energy inefficiency, aging, and various types of cellular stress—including oxidative, genotoxic, hypoxia-induced, and protein-misfolding stress.” This update marks a significant leap in personalized health monitoring, providing deeper insight into cellular functions and the impact of daily choices on long-term health. Source: ETHealthWorld

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Andhra Pradesh Partners with Wadhwani Foundation for AI-Driven Governance

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In a significant step toward AI-driven governance, the Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with the Wadhwani Foundation (WF) to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, and Drones into governance. The agreement was signed between Katamneni Bhaskar, Secretary of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication (ITE&C) Department, and Prakash Kumar, CEO of Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation (WGDT). Key Objectives: Enhancing service delivery and optimizing government schemes Implementing AI-driven solutions for greater efficiency and transparency Leveraging AI-based data analysis to refine policies and streamline programs Boosting citizen engagement through technology-enabled governance A critical component of this initiative is capacity building among government officials. The state will introduce an AI Bootcamp under WGDT’s ‘AI Champions’ and ‘AI Enablers’ programmes to train government employees in AI applications. Additionally, AI-enabled online resources will be provided for continuous digital learning. This partnership is a pro-bono effort, with both GoAP and WF contributing resources and expertise to drive effective AI adoption. Katamneni Bhaskar, Secretary of ITE&C, stated: “Andhra Pradesh is committed to leveraging AI for better governance and public service efficiency.” With this collaboration, Andhra Pradesh is set to become a pioneer in AI-powered governance, ensuring smarter policies and improved citizen services. Source: Indian Express

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Payhawk Looks to M&A After 86% Revenue Jump

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Spend management platform Payhawk is reportedly entering acquisition mode. Co-founder and CEO Hristo Borisov stated in an interview with CNBC on Thursday (June 6) that the company aims to acquire early-stage startups that have already raised significant funds. He asserted that Payhawk has a better “product-market fit” than its competitors, who have achieved multibillion-dollar valuations by offering free corporate cards to other startups. Payhawk issues smart cards for employees to make payments and track expenses, and it has seen significant growth in the first quarter of the year, with revenues up 86% and a 57% increase in customers. To build on this growth, Borisov mentioned that the company hopes to merge with or acquire other firms. “Many businesses that got funded in the last two or three years are now in a position where they’re looking at strategic options,” Borisov said. “This is something we’re actively doing. We’re looking for companies to buy.” “Our vision is to be able to provide a single platform that provides a homogeneous environment for your corporate expense needs with a single provider,” he added. “There is going to be some market consolidation.” These efforts coincide with the shift from traditional expense management methods to digital solutions that speed reimbursement times and reduce the risk of human error. This trend was highlighted in a recent PYMNTS report, which discussed how businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to optimize procurement and spend management strategies. Edwin Poot and Jonathan Vaux, global chief technology officer and head of propositions and partnerships at Thredd, discussed with PYMNTS how the largest corporations in America still use very old, monolithic systems to manage their treasury functions. Ernest Rolfson, CEO and founder of Payments-as-a-Service solution Finexio, pointed out the inefficiency of manually filing reporting and reconciliations, advocating for automated, digital solutions. Research by PYMNTS Intelligence has shown that virtual cards and digital spend management solutions can help finance departments close books faster while also guarding against fraud.  

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Uma Kannan Founder Principal, Sri Venkateswara Group of Schools, Ambattur expressed how pedagogies and new strategies can upskill and reskill the students

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“The New Normal refers to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and a technologically driven society” said Uma Kannan Could you please highlight some of the initiatives of your institution and give us more light on what your institution is doing? In each and every institution, we take up the growth of the student to bring out the awesome holistic children within the students and through the teachers. The pedagogies, introduction of new strategies to upskill and reskill the students’ energy as well as the faculty’s energy, are crucial. Only then can they produce very good social beings to develop the nation. We are doing a lot of service through seminars and conferences. Would you like to throw some light on the education policy and any initiatives your institution is doing in this regard? Recently, in 2020, the central government adopted a new educational policy and framework. One aspect of that is the 21st-century learning skills, another is the sustainable developmental goals, and the third is design thinking. We incorporate all these with the teachers through some orientation programs to upskill their energy, and then we transform that into the classroom. Any takeaways from today’s forum? Definitely. I learned how to parent the child. Parenting is very necessary with all biological modulations. We need to transparently open up the biological changes to the students. Kudos to Manjula and Chandan for bringing in this transparency. Teachers are the second parents, and we need to instruct the parents to be the first educators, giving all this transparently to the children to bring in a good social being. What does the phrase “New Normal” mean to you? The New Normal refers to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and a technologically driven society. We need to incorporate this into the educational curriculum. However, we should not forget the traditional way of teaching, as it provides an aesthetic approach and emotional well-being for the child and the adult. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group? ArdorComm, you are keeping the summits in very reputed cities like Delhi, which are educational hubs. I want this to extend to all corners of the country, even the villages. Your service should be extended to smaller cities and towns. Thank you. It was a pleasure having you at this forum. Thank you so much. Thank you, Chandan. All the best.

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