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Wipro sounds out graduates for full-time positions

BENGALURU: Wipro has emailed fresh graduates hired under its Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP), asking whether they would like to transition to regular employment. People aware of developments attributed the move to urgent project ramp-ups, prompting the company to onboard talent sooner.WILP offers fresh BCA and BSc graduates an opportunity to begin their careers while…

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Startup policy shift: Govt doubles turnover limit to Rs 200 crore; what it means for founders and deep tech ecosystem

The government has expanded the criteria for recognising entities as startups by doubling the turnover threshold to Rs 200 crore, while also introducing a new recognition category for ‘Deep Tech Startups’, aimed at supporting high-technology and research-driven enterprises.The move is part of broader efforts to align policy support with the evolving nature of India’s startup…

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Telcos’ AGR dues cross Rs 1.77 lakh crore till FY25; Vodafone Idea accounts for nearly half of liability

India’s telecom operators together owed more than Rs 1.77 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government up to FY25, with Vodafone Idea accounting for the largest share, according to official data shared with Parliament, PTI reported.The data showed that debt-laden Vodafone Idea’s total liability stands at Rs 89,952 crore. Bharti Group’s…

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US job openings drop to 6.5 million, lowest since 2020, signalling continued labour market weakness

US job vacancies declined to their lowest level in more than five years in December, underscoring persistent softness in the labour market despite strong economic growth, according to AP.Data released by the US Labor Department showed job openings fell to 6.5 million in December from 6.9 million in November, marking the lowest level since September…

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Sebi bans 15 individuals from securities markets for 3 years; slaps Rs 3.6 cr penalty

Sebi on Thursday barred 15 individuals from securities markets for three years and imposed a total penalty of Rs 3.6 crore for manipulating shares of Unison Metals through misleading stock recommendations circulated on telegram channels. In addition, the regulator directed 10 individuals to disgorge an unlawful gain of over Rs 3.87 crore, which is to…

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