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Wakefit gets ₹186 cr pre-IPO investment from funds

Wakefit Innovations secures ₹186 crore from Steadview, WhiteOak, and others in a secondary deal before its ₹1,289 crore IPO opens. The home furnishings giant also raised ₹580 crore from anchor investors. Details inside.

Skilled Worker Shortage Slows Vizag's Construction Boom

Visakhapatnam's construction surge faces a major hurdle as a severe shortage of skilled masons, electricians, and finishing workers delays projects and inflates costs. Industry leaders warn of stalled growth without urgent workforce training.

India-Russia Pacts for 70K Jobs, Safer Migration

India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.

European Firms Seek Karnataka Skilled Talent

Major European companies, including automaker Stellantis, are actively recruiting skilled workers from Karnataka. Ministers Patil and Sudhakar explored job opportunities in Slovakia ahead of the 2026 Bangalore Job Fair.

Maharashtra's German Job Scheme Fails to Take Off

Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.

Bank CEO Supports H-1B Visa, Warns Against High Fee

Dennis Nixon, CEO of International Bank of Commerce, defends the H-1B visa program, arguing the proposed $100,000 fee would cripple small businesses while benefiting tech giants like Amazon and Apple.

Wakefit's Pre-IPO Round Draws Major Investors

Wakefit Innovations secures ₹210-220 crore from top investors including Steadview Capital and WhiteOak Capital ahead of its ₹1,400 crore IPO scheduled for next month. Read more about this major development in India's startup ecosystem.

Trump defends H-1B visas, faces MAGA backlash

US President Donald Trump defended skilled foreign workers, saying H-1B visas are essential for tech projects. His stance divided conservatives and sparked criticism from MAGA loyalists. Read more about the immigration debate.

India's Semiconductor Era to Generate 1 Million Jobs

India's semiconductor manufacturing initiative promises 1 million high-quality jobs by 2030, transforming employment landscape with skilled positions across sectors. Read more about this game-changing development.

Ford CEO: 5000 High-Paying Jobs Unfilled in US

Ford CEO Jim Farley reveals 5000 mechanic jobs with $120,000 salaries remain vacant due to skilled labor shortage. Learn about America's manufacturing crisis and potential solutions.

6 High-Demand Jobs in Germany for Indians

Germany faces over 2 lakh job vacancies. Discover the 6 most in-demand professions, including IT, engineering & healthcare, offering new opportunities for Indian talent.

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