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US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race, tariffs could affect their ambitions
Though not on the official agenda, tariffs loomed large at Boston’s Robotics Summit, with industry leaders concerned about supply chain uncertainty. US-China trade tensions threaten costs and timelines for robot makers. Still, firms see opportunity in onshoring and automation, especially for humanoid robots in American factories and warehouses.
AI agents will not take over automation world: UiPath CTO
India is one of their key markets for the company, in terms of employees and customers, which are growing for the company. The company employs about 600 people in India across various roles. India has the second largest R&D center after Romania, where the company was founded.
Hiring picks up steam in April; pharma, realty, GCCs lead the way
India's white-collar job market rebounded strongly in April, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index soaring by 9% year-on-year. Core sectors like pharma, real estate, and GCCs drove the recovery, alongside a growing demand for premium talent across experience levels. Startups, particularly unicorns, showed robust hiring activity, while fresher hiring expanded beyond IT and BFSI.
Forget Bengaluru or Pune. Zoho's Sridhar Vembu believes villages, small towns could be future of Indian IT
Sridhar Vembu believes rural India has abundant talent. He argues companies should invest in these areas. Vembu suggests starting with experienced professionals willing to relocate. His own Tenkasi office proves this model works. Many agree, seeing potential for reverse migration. They want to create opportunities in smaller towns. This can reduce urban overcrowding and pollution.
India’s AI job boom; Hackers fuel Indo-Pak fire
Happy Thursday! Hiring in artificial intelligence (AI) roles is set to grow this fiscal, bucking tech industry trends. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Just 7% of all women tech leaders in executive roles across India's 121 unicorns: Report
Indian startups show a gender disparity, with women holding only 7% of top executive roles across 121 unicorn startups. Most women are in mid-senior level positions, while youngest unicorns have the weakest female representation. SaaS and deep tech startups lead in women's top tech roles. Many women tech leaders lack prior startup experience. Structured programs can nurture middle-level talent.
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Google techie’s viral post sparks debate on work-life balance in big tech. Netizen says, 'you get paid more than 40 LPA'
A Hyderabad-based Google techie, Anu Sharma, sparked a viral debate on X after sharing her experience of spending four hours solving a production issue on a Sunday. She highlighted the intense pressure of being "on call" in a FAANG company, stating, "You don’t get paid for your work-life balance." The post sparked mixed reactions on work-life balance in big tech.
Hiring surges in non-metros as tier 2-3 cities contribute over 40% of new users: Reports
Apna's Q1 2025 report reveals a significant decentralization of hiring in India, with Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities contributing over 40% of new users and experiencing double-digit growth in job applications. SMBs are the largest job creators across 900 cities, while enterprise hiring expands beyond metros.
Women, freshers driving employment boom in India: Report
Job applications in India surged in Q1 2025, with a significant rise in women's workforce participation, particularly in Tier II and III cities. Flexible work, inclusive hiring, and increased demand in tech and BPO sectors drove this growth.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu warns there is still a chance to protect your income before AI takes away your job
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu advises caution regarding claims of massive job displacement due to AI, citing research indicating limited current impact on the labor market. A study from Denmark reveals that despite AI adoption, productivity and job markets haven't significantly shifted. While AI tools create new tasks, users suggest focusing on upskilling and leveraging existing technologies for optimal effectiveness.
How a(i) typical day at work affects neurodiverse talent
Neurodiversity hiring faces challenges as AI and automation replace repetitive tasks often suited for neurodiverse individuals. While some fear AI will worsen the situation, others believe it can augment neurodiverse talent through inclusive design.
Man buys 'Near-Perfect' car for Rs 22 lakh. Then the GPS exposed a SHOCKING secret that left his heart pounding
Ewan Valentine, a 36-year-old from Solihull, unknowingly bought back his own stolen car while searching for a replacement. After his black Honda Civic was stolen in February, Valentine purchased what appeared to be an identical vehicle for ?20,000 (Rs 22 lakh). However, small clues like leftover personal items and saved addresses in the navigation system revealed it was actually his stolen car. Police later confirmed the vehicle had been expertly cloned by thieves. Valentine is now working to recover his money.
Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, invites him for Amaravati project groundbreaking on May 2
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inviting him to the Amaravati capital city project's groundbreaking ceremony on May 2. Discussions also included the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, where two Andhra Pradesh residents were killed.
In first 100 days, Trump tells migrants 'leave the United States'
The Trump administration is implementing strict immigration policies. Many immigrants are losing their legal status. Ukrainians who entered under Biden's program face uncertainty. Work permits are not being renewed. A CBP app used for legal entry is now used for self-deportation. Student visas are being revoked for minor offenses. Arrests of immigration violators have increased.
Madhuri Dixit’s husband was a top heart surgeon in America. So why did Dr Shriram Nene return to India? He also has an IIT connection
Dr. Shriram Nene, once a top cardiac surgeon in the US, traded his scalpel for software to revolutionize healthcare access in India. Leaving behind a prestigious career and surprising his peers, he pursued his passion for technology and entrepreneurship. Inspired by his desire to make healthcare accessible to all, Dr.
How AI is rewriting the rules of coding at Indian startups
Tech leaders such OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Salesforce chief Marc Benioff and Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei have predicted a future where AI generates most of the world’s code. In March, the chief executive of Y Combinator noted that around 25% of the startup accelerator’s current startups were already using AI to write 95% or more of their code.
Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah announces Rs 10 lakh each to families of three men died in terror strike, blames intelligence failure
Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed three tourists from Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for each victim's family. State officials are coordinating the return of the bodies, while the CM criticized central agencies for intelligence failures leading to the attack. Other ministers have also attacked the Centre for security lapses.
Worst of perception is over, but is business risk over? Out of many dozens of IT stocks, 6 stocks you need to keep an eye on
The street responds to a set of numbers in a certain way at one point of time. At a different point, it will respond to a similar set of numbers in exactly the opposite manner. There are a couple of big lessons on investing in this. First, that street always thinks ahead and tries to price in whatever news is expected. Second, it pays a premium for the management being transparent. The way the street responded to the Q4 numbers of the IT majors underscores this.
Techie, just starting his career in Bengaluru, begins to worry if he can ever afford to get married
Bengaluru, India's tech hub, presents a costly reality. A software engineer reveals the expenses for a middle-class life. High rent and necessities drive up monthly costs. Investments are crucial for financial stability. A comfortable life requires a high post-tax income. This reflects the financial demands of living in Bengaluru. Many find it difficult to afford a modest lifestyle.
Freshers with AI skills in demand as employers prioritise tech-led roles: Report
Per the Career Outlook Report 2025 by TeamLease EdTech, skills in robotic process automation, performance marketing, network security, and financial risk analysis are in demand.
Significant percentage of employers plan to hire freshers with AI-related roles in H1 2025: Report
A new report indicates that over 74% of Indian employers plan to hire freshers in the first half of 2025, with AI-related roles leading the demand. E-commerce, technology start-ups, and manufacturing sectors also show strong hiring intent. Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai are identified as key employment hubs, seeking talent in areas like robotic process automation and network security.
Telangana engineer tries "Dragon" movie-like ruse to land Infosys job, gets caught in 15 days and now faces legal trouble
In a bizarre incident, a software engineer from Telangana allegedly used a friend to impersonate him during a virtual job interview at Infosys, successfully landing the position. However, his deception was short-lived. Discrepancies in his communication skills raised suspicion, leading HR to discover the impersonation by comparing interview screenshots with his actual appearance.
Next in Gensol crisis; No-go for China in India’s electronics
Lenders to Gensol are getting jittery as the company’s troubles compound. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
A third of Druva’s code will be written by AI by 2025-end, says data security unicorn’s CEO
Founded in 2008 in Pune, Druva was valued at $2.1 billion after a $147-million fundraise in 2021 led by Canada's Caisse de dép?t et placement du Québec (CDPQ). It provides cloud-based data protection and management solutions to clients and serves 7,500 customers, predominantly based in the US. It also counts Indian companies such as TCS, Infosys, and Mahindra Group as its customers.
Not just GDP: Why India must think like China and Japan, says Sridhar Vembu
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu has called for a shift in India’s development mindset—from GDP obsession to civilisational revival. In a detailed social media post, he urged India to internalise the lessons of China’s painful journey, warning that current economic debates miss the deeper need for cultural renewal. Simultaneously, Vembu offered a stark assessment of India’s IT industry, blaming years of inefficiency rather than AI or global tariffs. He warned that the sector faces long-term disruption unless it fundamentally reinvents itself.
How AI is supercharging cyber criminals' kits
AI is lowering the technical bar for cybercriminals, making it easier and cheaper to generate content for attacks. Software used in fraud attempts are increasing at a rapid pace, from legitimate apps being misused for illegal purposes, to fraud-oriented tools becoming available to bad actors.
Don’t blame AI or Trump tariff: Indian IT faces deep trouble, says Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu. And jobs?
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu warns that the Indian IT industry faces a deep, long-term transformation, not just a cyclical downturn. He attributes the current struggles to decades of inefficiencies, including bloated systems and over-hiring, exacerbated by easy funding. Vembu urges the industry to innovate and optimize, as the next era will demand efficiency unlike the past.
Companies look to power up AI teams, build talent pipeline
Despite a sluggish job market, India Inc is heavily investing in AI talent, with companies like Accenture and NTT Data leading the charge. They are seeking professionals skilled in Agentic AI, foundation models, and responsible AI frameworks to reshape business models. This surge is fueled by the projected growth of India's generative AI sector, expected to reach $6.4 billion by 2030.
JEE AIR 29. Meet IITian Dhariya Sandhyana who left her lucrative job to be an educator. Now has 100k followers
Dhairya Sandhyana achieved AIR 29 in JEE Advanced 2014. She studied at IIT Delhi and worked at Samsung in South Korea. Later, Dhairya Sandhyana left her high-paying job. She pursued her passion for teaching. Now, Dhairya Sandhyana is an educator on Unacademy. She guides JEE aspirants online and offline. She also shares tips on YouTube and Instagram.
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