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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
White collar hiring up 22% in May from consumer electronics sector: Report
White-collar hiring in India went up 22 per cent in May mainly fuelled by the surge in recruitment in the consumer electronics sector, according to a report on Thursday. Press Trust of India Mumbai White-collar hiring in India went up 22 per cent in May mainly fuelled by the surge in recruitment in the consumer electronics sector, according to a report on Thursday. However, a marginal 2 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase in white collar hiring indicated a temporary slowdown in the recruitment momentum, the foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) report added. The FIT further stated that the year-on-year surge is led by the consumer electronics sector, which saw a 70 per cent spike, while the logistics and transportation sector fuelled MoM growth with a 5 per cent uptick. Senior management roles emerged as a key focus area, registering the highest year-on-year growth at 36 per cent, signalling robust leadership hiring. Among cities, Mumbai stood out with the strongest year-on-year growth at 23 per cent, which reflects growing sectoral resilience, innovation, and a strategic push towards long-term, sustainable workforce development, said the report. "The consistent rise in white-collar hiring reflects India's shifting economic landscape and the growing demand for skilled talent. From leadership to entry-level roles, industries are showing resilience and agility, with metros leading the way and tier II cities quickly gaining ground," foundit VP Marketing Anupama Bhimrajka said. The foundit Insights Tracker (fit) is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
White-collar hiring shows strong momentum, led by consumer electronics sector
White-collar hiring in India is showing strong momentum, with a 2 per cent month-over-month (MoM) and a significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker, a monthly report by the job platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME). Leading this surge is the consumer electronics sector, which saw a remarkable 70 per cent YoY spike, while the logistics and transportation sector fueled MoM growth with a 5 per cent uptick. Senior management roles emerged as a key focus area, registering the highest YoY growth at 36 per cent , signalling robust leadership hiring. Among cities, Mumbai stood out with the strongest YoY growth at 23 per cent . These trends reflect growing sectoral resilience, innovation, and a strategic push towards long-term, sustainable workforce development. 'The consistent rise in white-collar hiring reflects India's shifting economic landscape and the growing demand for skilled talent,' said Anupama Bhimrajka, VP of marketing at foundit. 'From leadership to entry-level roles, industries are showing resilience and agility, with metros leading the way and tier-2 cities quickly gaining ground. Encouragingly, diversity hiring has evolved into a strategic priority, with organisations embedding inclusion into core HR practices to drive meaningful representation for women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.' Over the past two years, diversity hiring in India has evolved from a compliance-driven mandate to a strategic workforce priority, growing by 53 per cent . Women have seen the most significant gains, particularly in early-career and mid-level roles. Hiring for persons with disabilities (PwD) has also improved, albeit modestly, supported by more inclusive workplace designs. Despite positive year-over-year (YoY) growth, the month-over-month (MoM) change for May 2025 showed a slight decline of 2 per cent , indicating a temporary slowdown in hiring momentum. However, this minor dip does not overshadow the consistent efforts and ongoing commitment to advancing diversity hiring over the past year. The share of women in diversity hiring grew from 53 per cent to 68 per cent this year, reflecting a strong focus on gender inclusion. Meanwhile, hiring for persons with disabilities (PwD) rose from 2 per cent to 5 per cent , highlighting an expanding commitment to inclusive talent acquisition. The IT-software and services sector grew its share of diversity hiring from 19 per cent to 23 per cent , while BFSI dipped from 30 per cent to 21 per cent over the last year. Sectors like e-commerce, retail, telecom, FMCG, and manufacturing are advancing on their DEI journeys, with manufacturing and automotive showing promising shifts towards gender inclusion through automation, smart factories, and targeted upskilling. Metro cities continue to lead women-centric hiring, driven by proactive initiatives in BFSI and IT leadership pipelines. Mumbai and Pune are at the forefront, offering structured return-to-work programmes and implementing diversity quotas in mid-to-senior management roles. Interestingly, tier-2 cities such as Coimbatore, Jaipur, and Chandigarh are rapidly catching up through targeted skilling programmes and the development of women-led entrepreneurship zones — demonstrating that inclusive hiring is no longer confined to metro corridors. Further, hiring trends across experience levels reveal a strong year-on-year trajectory, despite minor month-on-month fluctuations. Entry-level roles (0–3 years of experience) saw a slight 3 per cent MoM dip but maintained robust 19 per cent YoY growth, reflecting sustained demand for early-career talent. Mid-level professionals (4–6 years) witnessed a 3 per cent MoM increase and a solid 16 per cent YoY rise. Those with 7–10 years of experience recorded a marginal 2 per cent MoM decline yet posted an impressive 31 per cent YoY jump — indicating a growing need for experienced, hands-on professionals. Hiring for candidates with 11–15 years of experience remained steady MoM, with a 12 per cent YoY increase. Interestingly, demand for senior professionals (over 15 years) rose by 4 per cent MoM but declined 8 per cent YoY, pointing to a more selective approach in leadership hiring.
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
AI, cloud modernisation, GCCs drive IT hiring 16% up in April: Report
Live Events Hiring in the IT sector grew 16% year-on-year in April, driven by factors such as AI adoption , cloud modernisation, and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), a report said on Friday. India's IT hiring grew last month, marking a sharp rebound from fluctuations over previous years, the report 'the foundit Insights Tracker (fit)' by jobs platform foundit played a significant role in this hiring growth, contributing over 1,10,000 new tech jobs in FY25, and ramping up demand for roles like data engineering, DevOps , and enterprise architecture, it foundit Insights Tracker is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by report further said that skill-based hiring continued to dominate, with 62% of IT employers prioritising practical expertise over formal in-demand domains included AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, which together account for 95% of job postings in the IT sector, it like Coimbatore (40%) Ahmedabad (17%), and Baroda (15%) recorded remarkable annual hiring growth driven by hybrid work models and cost advantages, said the hubs like Bengaluru (9%), Mumbai (9%), and Delhi NCR (7%) continued to lead hiring for leadership and specialist roles, it added.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI, cloud modernisation, GCCs drive IT hiring 16% up in April: Report
Hiring in the IT sector grew 16% year-on-year in April, driven by factors such as AI adoption , cloud modernisation, and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), a report said on Friday. India's IT hiring grew last month, marking a sharp rebound from fluctuations over previous years, the report 'the foundit Insights Tracker (fit)' by jobs platform foundit said. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures GCCs played a significant role in this hiring growth, contributing over 1,10,000 new tech jobs in FY25, and ramping up demand for roles like data engineering, DevOps , and enterprise architecture, it added. The foundit Insights Tracker is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by The report further said that skill-based hiring continued to dominate, with 62% of IT employers prioritising practical expertise over formal qualifications. Top in-demand domains included AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, which together account for 95% of job postings in the IT sector, it stated. Live Events Cities like Coimbatore (40%) Ahmedabad (17%), and Baroda (15%) recorded remarkable annual hiring growth driven by hybrid work models and cost advantages, said the report. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Metro hubs like Bengaluru (9%), Mumbai (9%), and Delhi NCR (7%) continued to lead hiring for leadership and specialist roles, it added. Also Read: As Google layoffs continue, a look at Big Tech job cuts in 2025
