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Trianz appoints Sanjeev Prasad as CHRO
Trianz has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Prasad as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective July 2026. Based in Bengaluru, the company said the leadership hire will support its global scale-up of ‘Concierto’ , its agentic AI-powered multi-cloud platform. Sanjeev Prasad brings close to three decades of experience in building and transforming people [...] The post Trianz appoints Sanjeev Prasad as CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .
Jyoti Menezes named CHRO at ViSure Investment Affairs
ViSure Investment Affairs, a Mumbai-based investment advisory and capital markets firm, has appointed Jyoti Menezes as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Menezes steps into the CHRO role after an independent stint as a leadership coach and virtual CHRO. During this period she also co-founded Semco Style Consultants in April 2026, advising organisations on [...] The post Jyoti Menezes named CHRO at ViSure Investment Affairs appeared first on HR Katha .
Meesho expects to create 10 lakh seasonal jobs during festive season
The ecommerce marketplace estimates 6.5 lakh jobs to be created across its seller network and about 3.75 lakh roles across its logistics operations.
TCS denies employee surveillance: What is the laptop monitoring row about?
TCS has denied reports that it is tracking individual employee activity through a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on company laptops. The company said its tools monitor macro-level network performance for security, availability and improved digital experience.
TCS reacts to reports of 'installing monitoring software on employee laptops' - Full text of IT giant's statement
Tata Consultancy Services rejected claims of deploying a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on employee laptops. The tech giant dismissed tracking allegations as baseless and inaccurate.
Sonata Software names Hariprasad Rebala as chief AI officer to drive AI-native shift
Sonata Software has appointed Hariprasad Rebala as its new chief AI officer, marking a key step in the company’s push to become an AI-first enterprise. Rebala will oversee Sonata’s full AI agenda — from products and platforms to delivery, partnerships, and talent. His mandate is to embed AI across the organisation and help clients convert [...] The post Sonata Software names Hariprasad Rebala as chief AI officer to drive AI-native shift appeared first on HR Katha .
Colgate-Palmolive India Appoints Manish Anandani As New MD & CEO; Prabha Narasimhan Elevated To E-VP Asia Pacific
Anandani replaces Prabha Narasimhan who is resigning as MD and CEO following her promotion to executive vice president – marketing, Asia-Pacific division of Colgate-Palmolive.
Colgate India appoints Manish Anandani as new CEO in surprise top-level reshuffle
Colgate-Palmolive India names former executive Manish Anandani as MD and CEO, replacing Prabha Narasimhan, who moves to an APAC marketing role after four years at the helm.
BorderPlus targets 50,000 Indian caregivers for Japan amid ageing population
BorderPlus is planning to place up to 50,000 Indian caregivers in Japan over the next four to five years as the country faces a growing shortage of workers to support its ageing population. The workforce mobility company has launched a Japan-focused programme under the country’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) pathway. It has already entered into [...] The post BorderPlus targets 50,000 Indian caregivers for Japan amid ageing population appeared first on HR Katha .
Colgate Palmolive India: Meet Manish Anandani, set to replace Prabha Narasimhan as MD & CEO
In a major rejig, Manish Anandani will replace Prabha Narasimhan as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colgate-Palmolive India.
BEL names Ambrish Tripathi as director (HR)
Bharat Electronics (BEL) has appointed Ambrish Tripathi as director (human resources). Tripathi assumed charge of the role on 13 August, 2026, strengthening the Navratna defence public sector undertaking’s HR leadership as it continues to expand its capabilities across the defence and electronics sectors. As director (HR), Tripathi is set to focus on positioning the HR [...] The post BEL names Ambrish Tripathi as director (HR) appeared first on HR Katha .
Uniparts India appoints Manish Singh as group CHRO
Uniparts India has appointed Manish Singh as group chief human resource officer (CHRO), effective August 2026, strengthening its senior leadership team as the company focuses on people strategy, organisational effectiveness and workforce transformation. In his new role at Uniparts India, Singh will lead the organisation’s HR agenda, with a focus on people strategy, workforce planning, [...] The post Uniparts India appoints Manish Singh as group CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals appoints Parviz Dhamodiwalla as SVP-HR
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has appointed Parviz Dhamodiwalla as senior vice president – human resources, effective June 2026. In the new role, Dhamodiwalla is leading HR for Glenmark’s International Formulations Business across North America, Europe, APAC and Latin America. Dhamodiwalla brings more than 22 years of global HR experience across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, financial services and consulting, with [...] The post Glenmark Pharmaceuticals appoints Parviz Dhamodiwalla as SVP-HR appeared first on HR Katha .
Cognizant hires 489 B-school graduates, over 37% from non-STEM backgrounds
Cognizant has hired 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across 37 cities, with over 37% coming from non-STEM backgrounds and more than 42% being women. The new recruits will undergo a two-week Talent Accelerator programme covering business skills, sales, marketing and AI-related work as Cognizant expands its talent pool beyond engineering backgrounds.
Charles Schwab to expand India tech workforce to 2,000 by 2027
US financial services firm Charles Schwab plans to expand its India technology centre workforce to around 2,000 employees by the end of 2027, as it increases its technology and engineering operations in the country. According to a document seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the plans, the company’s Hyderabad centre, inaugurated on August [...] The post Charles Schwab to expand India tech workforce to 2,000 by 2027 appeared first on HR Katha .
Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya appointed head-HR, Mahindra Insurance Brokers
Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya has been appointed head – human resources development at Mahindra Insurance Brokers, after more than 21 years with Mahindra Finance. Bhattacharya joined Mahindra Finance in April 2005 as zonal head – human resources, spending over eight years leading the regional HR function across eastern and northeastern India. In September 2013, he took on [...] The post Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya appointed head-HR, Mahindra Insurance Brokers appeared first on HR Katha .
Dimple Kaloya joins MetLife as CHRO of GGC
Dimple Kaloya has joined MetLife as chief human resources officer (CHRO), MetLife Global Capability Centres (MGCC), bringing more than two decades of experience across HR transformation, workforce strategy, organisation design and talent leadership. In her new role at MGCC, Kaloya will lead the people agenda as the organisation builds future-ready capabilities and evolves its operating [...] The post Dimple Kaloya joins MetLife as CHRO of GGC appeared first on HR Katha .
FirstClub appoints Sonika Pranay as head-people & culture
FirstClub Technology has appointed Sonika Pranay as head of people & culture, as the quality-first grocery platform strengthens its leadership team and scales its people and culture agenda. In her new role, she will lead FirstClub’s People & Culture function, focusing on talent and leadership development, high-performing teams and organisational culture. Her mandate will be [...] The post FirstClub appoints Sonika Pranay as head-people & culture appeared first on HR Katha .
Jennifer Cunningham named 3M EVP & CHRO
3M has appointed Jennifer Cunningham as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective August 2026. She succeeds in leading the company’s global HR organisation at a time when the science-based manufacturer is doubling down on innovation and workforce culture. Her most recent role was vice president, human resources for Global Commercial, North America [...] The post Jennifer Cunningham named 3M EVP & CHRO appeared first on HR Katha .
PepsiCo appoints Nidhima M as senior director HR – India, Bangladesh and Nepal
PepsiCo has appointed Nidhima M as senior director HR – India, Bangladesh and Nepal, effective July 2026. She will partner with the leadership team to build a future-ready Foods and Beverage business across the three markets. Nidhima brings close to two decades of HR experience spanning people strategy, organisational transformation, talent management, rewards, inclusion, mergers [...] The post PepsiCo appoints Nidhima M as senior director HR – India, Bangladesh and Nepal appeared first on HR Katha .
Shweta Mohanty elevated to senior VP, global head of business partnering at SAP
SAP has appointed Shweta Mohanty as senior vice president and global head of business partnering for corporate functions, marking a new phase in her nearly 11-year tenure as the enterprise software leader. Mohanty steps into the global role after serving as head of people & culture for SAP India, where she led HR strategy, culture [...] The post Shweta Mohanty elevated to senior VP, global head of business partnering at SAP appeared first on HR Katha .
Swiggy expands roles of three senior executives
Swiggy has expanded leadership roles for three senior executives even as it scales up its Instamart and Food Marketplace businesses. Himavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer – Instamart, Nitesh Garg has been appointed chief technology officer – Instamart, and Saurav Goyal has been appointed chief operating officer – Food Marketplace. Kurnala [...] The post Swiggy expands roles of three senior executives appeared first on HR Katha .
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
A key issue facing the Fed rate-setting committee is how long it will remain on hold; they remain split between those officials opposed to further cuts until inflation comes down and those who want to lower rates to further support hiring
Diageo introduces Fertility Support Leave
Diageo India has introduced Fertility Support Leave for the benefit of its employees, covering a range of medically-assisted fertility procedures. The leave is effective January of 2026. This is the beverage alcohol (alcobev) company’s way of building an inclusive and progressive workplace that supports full-time employees through significant life moments. The policy will also benefit [...] The post Diageo introduces Fertility Support Leave appeared first on HR Katha .