Expansions, layoffs, funding, leadership moves, and policy shifts — with our take on what it means for hiring in India, today and over the next five years.
Cyient DLM, the electronics manufacturing arm of Cyient Group, posted a near-doubling of its profit after tax in FY24, with full-year revenues climbing 43.2% to Rs 1,192 crore compared to the previous financial year. The sharp growth signals strong demand for the company's defence, aerospace, and industrial electronics manufacturing services. This performance puts Cyient DLM among the faster-growing players in India's electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector.
Samsung India is investing in local R&D to develop AI features tailored for Indian users, even as global memory chip costs rise and supply tightens. The company is simultaneously working to shield Indian consumers from price hikes through festive offers and interest-free financing. This signals a dual commitment — sustaining consumer market share while deepening its engineering footprint in India.
Gaurs Group has announced a large-scale luxury residential project near the upcoming Jewar Airport in the Noida region, targeting revenues of ₹1,900 crore. The development spans nearly 12 acres and will deliver over 1,000 premium apartments. The project rides on the infrastructural momentum building around the new airport corridor in the National Capital Region.
PVR INOX is rolling out a franchise-based cinema format called SMART Cinemas, targeting smaller Indian cities that have largely been bypassed by organised multiplex chains. The first property is set to open in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with six additional locations already signed. The capital-light model is designed to make expansion into lower-tier markets financially viable for the company and its franchise partners.
Bharti Airtel posted a 35.5% jump in net profit for the first quarter of FY27, with consolidated revenues rising 18.4% year-on-year. India mobile revenues grew 9.2%, powered by higher average revenue per user and an expanding data customer base. The company also recorded its best-ever quarterly postpaid subscriber additions, crossing one million new users.
HSBC India reported a four percent rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, driven primarily by strong performance in its corporate and institutional banking division. The wealth and premier banking segment, however, saw a notable dip in earnings. The results come against a backdrop of a robust 23 percent global profit increase for HSBC as a whole.
IndiGo is celebrating two decades since its founding and has outlined ambitious expansion plans targeting significantly higher passenger numbers and daily departures by 2030. The airline has appointed Willie Walsh as its new CEO to lead this next phase. The milestone underscores India's broader aviation boom and IndiGo's central role within it.
Incoming IndiGo chief Willie Walsh addressed employees for the first time, emphasising the need for agility and discipline as the airline navigates supply chain pressures and global uncertainty. Celebrating two decades in operation, IndiGo is eyeing significant international expansion backed by an order book of over 900 aircraft and a clear growth roadmap targeting 2030. Walsh signalled that ambition will be balanced with operational caution.
Emirates SkyCargo has launched a dedicated Boeing 777 Freighter service linking Taipei, Hyderabad, and Dubai, positioning Hyderabad Airport as a critical node in a high-value international cargo corridor. The new service is designed to handle premium freight more efficiently and reinforces Hyderabad's growing stature in global logistics networks. This marks a significant operational commitment to the city's air cargo infrastructure.
Navi Mumbai International Airport officially began handling international freight on August 2, with IndiGo CarGo operating the first commercial flight carrying general and perishable cargo. The development signals the airport's ambition to build out a full-scale air cargo ecosystem serving the Mumbai metropolitan region. Authorities see it as a step toward establishing the facility as a major air freight hub.
Mumbai-based Keystone Realtors posted a massive 221% rise in net profit for the April–June quarter, with revenue from operations crossing Rs 470 crore. The company's pre-sales pipeline remains strong at Rs 617 crore, and it has announced plans for new project launches targeting a gross development value of Rs 8,000 crore — signalling significant capital deployment ahead.
Pidilite Industries posted a sharp rise in net profit of over thirty percent compared to the same quarter last year, alongside revenue growth exceeding twenty-one percent. Sales volumes climbed by more than eleven percent, reflecting robust demand across the company's product categories. The firm also raised prices to offset higher input costs, while maintaining healthy EBITDA expansion.