Tech Mahindra's headcount declined to 1,52,714 employees, down 1,559 employees from a year ago. The company also reported a last-twelve-month IT attrition rate of 12.8% in the September quarter, compared to 12.6% in the previous quarter. Its IT headcount increased sequentially in the second quarter but declined by 1,459 QoQ and by 2,090 YoY.

Goldman Sachs has informed employees about potential layoffs and a hiring slowdown through the end of the year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The memo also revealed the company's "OneGS 3.0" initiative to push for AI-driven productivity gains. The company still expects to finish the year with a net increase in overall headcount, a spokesperson said.

India's festive and wedding season is likely to generate a turnover of over ₹7 lakh crore this year, according to trade body Bhartiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal (BUVM). Positive consumer sentiment, rising preference for local goods and GST rate cuts are driving the sales. Automobiles, real estate, electronics and jewellery are among the sectors seeing robust demand.

India's e-commerce market is expected to grow from $145 billion in 2025 to $345 billion by 2030, at compound annual growth rate of 19%, stated report by Rubix. It further highlights that Indian market rose 12% YoY, making it the third-largest retail market in 2024. E-commerce only accounts for 7-9% of total retail sales, with beauty segment rising the fastest.

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Once a ₹9,000-a-month office boy at Infosys, Dadasaheb Bhagat refused to be limited by his background. From a cowshed-turned-office in rural Maharashtra, he built Doorgraphics, a Made-in-India alternative to Canva. His journey from cleaning desks to creating designs embodies resilience, innovation, and the spirit of India’s digital entrepreneurship revolution.

The government's outstanding debt on sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) has reached a record ₹1.5 lakh crore amid gold's powerful rally. According to Financial Express calculations, the debt on the 126 tonnes of outstanding SGBs has jumped by around 200%. Gold crossed the ₹1.3 lakh per 10-gram mark in Delhi for the first time on Tuesday.

OLED notebook PC shipments are expected to surge by 30% globally in 2026 as premium display technology gains broader adoption across laptop lineups, reports stated. This expansion will be catalysed by Apple's anticipated launch of OLED MacBook Pro models. OLED notebook PC panels may grow 9% YoY in 2025, while global notebook PC display shipments may expand by 4% YoY.

Pune-based D2C brand Two Brothers Organic Farms has raised ₹110 crore in a Series B round led by 360 ONE Asset, with participation from Rainmatter Investments, the Narotam Sekhsaria family office, and IGNITE Growth LLP. The funds will be used to expand manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and fuel global reach. The company reported ₹108 crore revenue in FY25 and aims for ₹200 crore next.

Bengaluru-based premium pet food brand Muttley Crew has secured $425,000 in seed funding to fuel expansion across India. The funds will support retail growth, product development, and wider distribution of its all-natural, preservative-free pet nutrition offerings. The brand plans to enter over 100 new outlets next quarter.