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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
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
