Shaping young HR leaders
If you had asked this question ten years ago, the answer would have been simple: progress was slow, and support often felt symbolic. Today, the answer is more layered.
In the last decade, artificial intelligence has gone from a science-fiction buzzword to a fundamental aspect of office software, transforming the way we communicate, learn, and decide.
The question today is no longer whether a gender pay gap exists. It does. The more relevant and constructive question is: Is India closing it?
In the industrial belt of Sriperumbudur — a region that has transformed into one of Tamil Nadu’s most important manufacturing corridors — Samsung’s Chennai plant is quietly shaping another story of progress.
I agree that women in India are generally paid less than men, though the reasons are layered and structural rather than purely discriminatory at the income level. Data from national surveys and global reports consistently show a gender pay gap across formal and informal sectors.
Technip Energies India, a global engineering and technology company, has been conferred the Culture & Well-Being Excellence Award (Large Enterprise) by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI).
TBO Tek Limited one of the world’s leading B2B travel technology platforms, informed that Tek Travels DMCC, UAE, a Material Subsidiary of the Company has appointed Ms. Aditi Madhok-Naarden as Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective February 23, 2026.
American Express in India is supporting Magic Bus India Foundation to equip young people with employability and digital skills, helping them succeed in a competitive and increasingly digital economy.
Global hospitality platform PRISM (parent of OYO) and Emversity have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an international hotel management training and placement program that creates a direct pathway from Indian classrooms to global hospitality careers.
Paras Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Balkishan Sharma as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (Group CHRO) and Business Transformation Officer. In this role, Mr. Sharma will lead workforce transformation, business initiatives, and the development of a high-performance, values-driven culture across the organization.
The interview panel had narrowed the decision down to three candidates, from whom they needed to select two for the final offer. The profiles were similar: strong academic qualifications, relevant summer internships, success in case competitions, and high levels of extracurricular engagement.
Across India, organizations are racing to become AI-driven. Banks are deploying credit-scoring models, IT firms are automating project planning, and manufacturers are experimenting with predictive maintenance.
