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.
Larsen & Toubro's offshore engineering division has secured a contract exceeding ₹15,000 crore to construct and upgrade offshore infrastructure for Abu Dhabi's Umm Shaif Gas Cap development, a project valued at $6.2 billion. The win comes as India is set to become ADNOC's single largest gas buyer by 2029, deepening the energy ties between the two countries. This represents one of L&T's largest international offshore engineering contracts in recent memory.
IndiGo's newly appointed CEO has made international expansion the centrepiece of his opening statement, signalling that the airline intends to aggressively grow its global footprint even as the wider aviation sector grapples with supply chain bottlenecks, congested airspace, and macroeconomic uncertainty. The declaration comes as the carrier celebrates two decades of operations, underscoring a strategic pivot toward long-haul and international routes rather than consolidating only on domestic dominance.
Adani Group has outlined a massive capital expenditure plan of ₹1.53 trillion for FY26, and the ripple effects are being felt well beyond the conglomerate itself. Smaller engineering, procurement, and construction companies are riding this wave, with some reporting that Adani-linked contracts made up more than 80% of their fresh order intake last year. This concentration of spending is reshaping how India's broader infrastructure supply chain grows and staffs up.
Juniper Green Energy has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Tata Power for an 85 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Maharashtra, marking Juniper's first wind-solar combined venture. The project will draw on 51 MW of wind capacity and 34 MW of solar capacity working in tandem. This signals continued private-sector momentum in India's clean energy buildout.
Larsen & Toubro has manufactured and dispatched a hydrotreating reactor destined for a refinery in Mexico, with the unit built at its AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The export underscores India's growing capability in fabricating large, high-specification process equipment for global energy markets. This positions L&T's heavy engineering division as a competitive player in international refinery infrastructure.
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.