Devina Sengupta is a Deputy Editor at Mint. She tracks and writes on workplaces, human resources, and education, while also hosting a podcast called The Working Life that explores interesting HR trends in corporate India. Devina's work has been featured in prominent publications such as VCCircle, The Economic Times, Hindustan Times, The Times Of Update, Hindustan Times Syndication, LiveMint, and Magzter.
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Devina Sengupta's articles predominantly focus on human resources, employment, and business and industry topics within India. Her coverage heavily relies on data, press releases, and government announcements.
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By: Devina Sengupta
The ability to make small talk is a valuable skill that many executives seem oblivious to. It helps break barriers between people, aids bonding and can yield insights that can't be obtained any other way. In other words, it can pay off in spades.
By: Shayan Ghosh, Devina Sengupta
India's largest bank seeks to realign its HR strategy with generational shifts, rapid digital transformation, and growing expectations for inclusive, agile and purpose-driven workplaces.
By: Devina Sengupta
For decades, the corporate ladder had a clearly defined path to the pinnacle: start low, reach middle management, and rise to the top. AI is taking out the middle rungs in that ladder, redrawing org charts and ending careers midstream. If you're a manager or a junior, this is a must-read.
By: Devina Sengupta, Nehal Chaliawala
With Reliance's AGM scheduled for Friday, Mukesh Ambani is focusing on AI incorporation throughout its operations, making it an AI-native company. The initiative includes strategic hiring for AI-savvy leadership, investments in data centres, and collaborations with major tech firms like Meta.
Jio Platforms warns that losing skilled personnel in AI, cybersecurity and network engineering could harm its business.
By: Shayan Ghosh, Devina Sengupta
Namrata Dubashi joins as AI chief to lead a 50-member team and integrate the technology across the bank's operations.
The Big Four consulting firms are expanding into India's tier-2 and -3 cities, drawn by smaller businesses and family-run enterprsies increasingly seeking professionalization and a surge in GCCs. AI platforms and agentic AI are enabling this push, reducing the need for on-ground partner teams.
By: Shayan Ghosh, Devina Sengupta
India Inc is stitching AI adoption into senior leadership performance appraisals. Companies like Axis Bank now demand measurable AI outcomes, signaling a shift from experimentation to accountability-driven AI integration.
Indian firms are ramping up AI investment across sectors, while boards demand accountability on returns and risks. Experts say gains will bring incremental efficiencies, rather than instant breakthroughs. Meanwhile, global tech giants report surging enterprise demand in India, a key market.
By: Devina Sengupta
Despite AI reducing junior-level workload, India's top consulting and audit firms say fees haven't dropped. AI risks like hallucinations demand more senior oversight, raising costs. Firms are shifting toward value-based pricing tied to outcomes.
