Indian banks are slowing hiring due to automation, AI, and digital tools reducing the need for large staff increases. HDFC Bank added 5,000 employees in December 2025, reaching 2,15,000, while Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw declines in headcount.
Valuations turn attractive as markets look beyond uncertainty: A Balasubramanian
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, market expert A Balasubramanian suggests the worst may be nearing an end, with improving macro signals and reasonable valuations in Indian equities.