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.
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.
Japanese pharmaceutical major Takeda has received regulatory approval in India for its dengue vaccine Qdenga, with a commercial launch targeted for early 2027. The company plans to enter the private market first, then pursue government procurement and potential inclusion in India's national immunisation drive. This marks a meaningful deepening of Takeda's public health ambitions in the country.
Bharti Airtel posted a 35.45% rise in net profit for the April–June quarter, driven by strong growth in its India mobile business and African operations. The company set a new record for postpaid subscriber additions while its data customer base expanded steadily. With the sector's highest average revenue per user at ₹264, Airtel's financial health appears broadly robust.
Larsen & Toubro's offshore division has secured a major contract valued at over ₹15,000 crore from Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Offshore for developing multiple offshore energy facilities in West Asia. The fabrication work will be carried out at L&T's own yards in India, making this a significant export order with direct domestic employment implications. The deal reinforces India's growing role as a hub for high-value offshore engineering and construction.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has publicly stated that India is indispensable to the streaming giant's global growth story, describing it as a market with enormous untapped subscriber potential. The company has been steadily investing across multiple content genres in India over the past decade and remains satisfied with its business performance here. Sarandos also flagged AI and live sports as strategic areas of interest, pointing to a broader operational deepening in the country.
PVR Inox is rolling out roughly 300 low-cost cinema screens in smaller Indian towns, pricing tickets under ₹175 to reach audiences outside the major metros. The move is designed to reduce the company's dependence on big-city box office revenue and build a more geographically diverse business. The chain also plans to use alternate programming—concerts, sports screenings, and similar events—to keep seats filled during lean periods.