Hiring In India

Workplace barriers and gender divides leave millions of disabled workers sidelined from the formal economy

Naukri JobSpeak Index rises to 3,028 from 2,664 a year earlier; fresher hiring grows 15 per cent, while AI and machine learning roles record 31 per cent growth

India's white-collar hiring registered a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in August, driven by sectors including auto, healthcare and retail, a report said on Tuesday. The overall Naukri JobSpeak Index touched 3,028 compared to 2,664 in August last year, according to a report by Naukri.com, Info Edge's flagship brand. August saw hiring growth across both IT and non-IT sectors and across experience levels. However, the hiring growth needs to be viewed in the context of the festive calendar, with a larger part of the festive period falling in August last year and shifting to September this year. "We will have a clearer view of the underlying hiring trend as we move through the festive quarter," Info Edge (India) Ltd MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi said. The Naukri JobSpeak report is a monthly index that tracks trends in India's job market and hiring activity, based on new job postings (including free job listings) and recruiter searches on Naukri.com's platform. The report further revealed

PM-VBRY has created 62.56 lakh first-time jobs against its 1.92 crore target, while experts flag weak demand and limited hiring incentives as key constraints

HirePro study finds a wide gap between corporate and student perceptions on job readiness, with most firms saying graduates need structured training before contributing

Organisations are increasingly prioritising hiring quality over hiring volume, with AI readiness, specialised skills and faster execution emerging as key workforce differentiators, says a report by upGrad Rekrut, the talent and staffing arm of upGrad. According to India at Work: FY27 Hiring Trends, the hiring market is entering a new phase as employers are increasingly prioritising specialised talent, AI capabilities and faster hiring decisions over large-scale workforce expansion. Based on responses from 11,418 senior HR, talent and business leaders across 12 sectors, the report noted that employers are shifting their focus towards capability-led workforce planning, structured hiring processes and targeted recruitment for roles that directly influence business outcomes. "India's hiring landscape is shifting from volume to precision. In an AI-driven economy, sustainable growth will be defined not by how many people organisations hire, but by how effectively they identify, assess and

As engineering tasks become increasingly automated, companies are prioritising emotional intelligence, ethics and adaptability over traditional engineering degrees

The surge in AI-written resumes is making it harder for employers to shortlist candidates based on CVs alone, prompting greater focus on behaviour, values and communication skills

Employers are using credit history to assess candidates for roles involving clients' money, credit decisions, and sensitive financial data

Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption has led firms to moderate hiring, primarily at the entry-level, according to a report. According to a study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) supported by OpenAI, AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities across the sector. The study finds that 63 per cent of firms reported increased demand for candidates with domain expertise and AI or data skills, pointing to a growing premium on hybrid skill sets as AI is integrated into core workflows. Titled 'AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different', the study represents one of the most comprehensive firm-level assessments of gen AI adoption in India to date. The study, conducted between November 2025 and January 2026, has received responses from 650 IT firms across 10 cities in India. "Firms report a modest moderation in hiring, primarily concentrated at the entry level, alongside stability at mid and senior levels. Researchers note that this moderation aligns

Nearly 74% of recruiters in India are struggling to find qualified candidates even as hiring remains well above pre-pandemic levels, with AI-generated applications and skill shortages adding pressure

NITES said that the global IT firm Wipro issued letter of intent to graduates in May last year, confirming their selection, detailing the role, compensation structure and onboarding process

India's emergence as a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) with a potential to create 2.8-4 million new jobs by 2029-30 has brought to light the sector's need to meet various legal obligations, according to a report. The report by TeamLease, GCCs in India: Cultivating Capability, Ensuring Compliance', revealed that India hosts over 1,800 GCCs, accounting for 55 per cent of the world's total, employs 1.9 million professionals and generates USD 64.6 billion in export revenue in FY25. According to the report, India's GCC sector is projected to add another 2.8-4 million jobs by FY30. Nearly one in five of these will be for freshers with digital skills in AI, cloud, data engineering, and cybersecurity, underscoring the growing shift towards a "digital-first" workforce. However, this rapid expansion is unfolding within an increasingly intricate regulatory landscape. Each GCC operator must comply with more than 500 distinct legal obligations, leading to over 2,000 annual legal ...

After a year of muted single-digit growth, hiring intent has returned to double digits at 11 per cent, up from 9.75 per cent last year, supported by formalisation and regional expansion, says a report. According to the India Decoding Jobs 2026 Report, launched by digital recruitment platform Taggd in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), sectors such as BFSI, manufacturing, and infrastructure are set to drive hiring momentum. "This resurgence marks a shift from recovery to reinvention, powered by digital acceleration, formalisation, and regional expansion," Devashish Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO, Taggd, said. This edition of the report captures insights from nearly 300+ talent leaders across 21 industries, offering a data-backed view of India's job and talent story. As per the report, AI is transforming how organisations hire, with 60 per cent of recruiters using it for resume screening and 45 per cent for interview automation. As a result, AI-related skills

Infosys, HCL, and Wipro ramp up fresher intake as AI reshapes skills demand and hiring shifts from 'hire to train' to 'train to hire'

A new survey of India's job market shows two in three jobseekers are now seeking full-time roles, using festive hiring as a launchpad for career growth

US President Donald Trump's decision to raise H1-B visa fee to USD 1,00,000 annually poses significant cost challenges to Indian IT companies and will be disruptive in near term, said Former Chairman of Nasscom BVR Mohan Reddy on Saturday. He also said the move could also push Indian IT firms to accelerate local hiring in the US, strengthen global delivery from India, and move up the value chainturning a challenge into an opportunity for more resilient models. The sudden USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee poses significant cost challenges for Indian IT companies, and the one-day implementation timeline creates considerable uncertainty for ongoing projects. While this is disruptive in the near term, it also compels us to accelerate local hiring, strengthen global delivery from India, and move up the value chainturning a challenge into an opportunity for more resilient models Reddy told PTI. In a development that could adversely affect Indian professionals in the US, President Trump on Friday

Flipkart is hiring 220,000 seasonal workers to support its operations during the peak festive shopping season, expanding infrastructure and technology across India

The company, which launched its first tech centre in Bengaluru last year, currently has 350 staff in data and AI roles, with plans to expand to 500-550 employees

Geopolitical tensions, including wars in the Middle East, have impacted the Indian workplace with 63 per cent of respondents confirming that their companies are either freezing hiring or downsizing teams, claims a report. Over 63 per cent of respondents said their companies are either freezing hiring or downsizing teams with another 15 per cent noting a visible shift toward contract-based or freelance roles as the geopolitical tension escalates, the report by staffing solutions and HR services provider Genius Consultants has claimed. The report is based on an online survey among 2,006 employees from across sectors in the country during May 12 to June 6. Further, the report revealed that 36 per cent of the employees interviewed stated that their salary growth, bonuses, or appraisals are affected in light of geopolitical instability. Over 21 per cent said there is an increase in workload pressure and project timelines while 22 per cent reported that international business exposure or