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Festive hiring in India rises 17% as gig, temporary jobs surge: Report

Overall hiring volumes grew by 17 per cent year-on-year across key consumption-linked sectors during the August-October period, driven by heightened consumer sentiment, attractive festive promotions, and wider geographic penetration, according to a report. According to the report by workforce solutions provider Adecco India, there was a 25 per cent surge in gig and temporary jobs compared to the same period in 2024. The report, based on an analysis of internal data and external reports, noted that the weeks leading up to Dussehra and beyond saw a sharp rise in temporary staffing across retail, e-commerce, BFSI, logistics, and hospitality. Adecco had projected 2.16 lakh gig and temporary jobs in 2025, and within just three months, the industry has seen 37 per cent growth in temporary hiring and 15-20 per cent uptick in deployment of gig workers, underscoring the strength of seasonal demand. "India's festive hiring this year reflects both economic confidence and the growing maturity

National Australia Bank cuts 410 jobs, expands roles in India, Vietnam

NAB changes come one day after rival ANZ Group said it would cut 3,500 jobs over the next year as new chief executive Nuno Matos aims to cut duplication and simplify the bank's structure

India's job postings down 15% in July, tech demand steady despite slowdown

India's job postings dropped in July 2025 with declines across several sectors, though tech hiring held firm as experts debated tariff-linked job loss risks

EAC-PM chief warns US tariffs may weigh on jobs more than GDP growth

EAC-PM S Mahendra Dev said that exporters should focus on diversification of markets, while also pushing domestic consumption

PM Internship scheme needs independent review, relaxed norms: Parl panel

The panel also sought fast-track IBC tribunals, SME engagement in internships, and robust job-tracking under the PMIS to improve impact and budget efficiency

Can the employment-linked incentive scheme address India's jobs challenge?

The ELI scheme aims to support employment generation of more than 35 million jobs in two years with an outlay of Rs 1 trillion

Bihar govt to provide job opportunities to 10 mn youth in 5 yrs: CM Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said the Bihar government will provide jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youths over the next five years. In a bid to impart skill development training to connect youths with self-employment opportunities in the next five years (2025-2030), the state government will set up the Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University, he said. Kumar's announcement assumes significance ahead of the assembly polls due later this year. For the next five years, we are setting a target to double the 2020-25 goal by providing government jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youths. To achieve this, employment opportunities will also be created in the private sector, particularly in industrial areas. For this purpose, a high-level committee is being constituted, Kumar said in a post on X on Sunday morning. I am delighted to share that so far, 10 lakh youths in the state have been provided government jobs, and approximately 39 lakh people h

Eyes on polls, Bihar Cabinet clears 35% government job quota for women

Another scheme for youth cleared by the Bihar Cabinet includes financial incentives of ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh for differently abled preparing for main exam and interview of BPSC and UPSC

Jobless rate at 5.6%, women's work participation down in May, shows data

Unemployment in May rose to 5.6 per cent with youth and women most affected, while labour force participation fell to 54.8 per cent, latest PLFS data shows

DDA recruitment 2025 notification out: Application process to begin soon

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released a notification. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,338 vacancies, which include JE, ASO, Patwari and more

UPSC CSE prelims 2025 question paper review: What students, teachers said?

UPSC CSE prelims 2025 question paper left aspirants stunned with a tough CSAT and tricky GS paper. Here's what students and mentors said about the exam's difficulty, surprises, and expected cut-off

EPFO issues appointment letters to 976 new recruits at Rozgar Mela

Retirement fund body EPFO on Saturday said that it handed over appointment letters to 976 new recruits at the 15th Rozgar Mela on Saturday. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, participated in the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela held on Saturday across 47 locations nationwide, a labour ministry statement said. The event, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via videoconferencing, saw the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted youth in various government departments, including EPFO. As part of this significant recruitment drive, EPFO welcomes new recruits to strengthen its workforce, ensuring efficient delivery of social security services to millions of subscribers across India, the ministry said. Appointment Letters to 345 Accounts Officers/ Enforcement Officers and 631 Social Security Assistants were issued on Saturday. EPFO has established a recruitment vertical in the Head Office to ensu

LinkedIn's 2025 top companies in India: TCS, Accenture, Infosys top in list

Artificial intelligence, AI engineering and mobile application development are the most sought after skills at the top 3 Indian companies of 2025. They also offer opportunities for learning and growth

India's circular economy can create $2 trillion market: Bhupender Yadav

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said India's circular economy has the potential to create a market worth over USD 2 trillion and generate nearly 10 million jobs by 2050. "On a global scale, the circular economy could contribute an additional USD 4.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030," he said, while speaking on the second day of the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum for the India and Pacific region in Jaipur. The Union Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change said the circular economy will bring about the most significant transformation in trade. This shift will revolutionise the traditional "take, make, waste" model of production and consumption. The minister said that through the Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016, significant steps have been taken targeting municipal, industrial, residential and commercial sectors. He said that in 2022, a ban on certain categories of single-use plastics was imposed. Yadav further stated that a Circular .

Demand for senior talent grew 15% in February; ₹20 lakh+ jobs up 21%

Naukri report highlights robust hiring in high-salary roles, with jobs offering over ₹20 lakh annually growing 21%, reflecting strong demand for experienced professionals

'AI cannot eliminate an entire occupation', say experts on future of jobs

AI will augment jobs rather than replace them, say experts at BS Manthan, highlighting the need for upskilling and policy support to maximise productivity and employment growth

BS Manthan: Can India's upskilling push secure its job market future?

Industry leaders will explore the challenges and opportunities in job market, assessing if India can emerge as a global leader by 2030 through AI, upskilling, and digital innovation

Tesla begins hiring in India: What are 13 jobs the company is offering?

This move signals Tesla's plans to enter the Indian market after Musk's recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent US visit

Recruitment tales from the past: How smart ads created success stories

Smart recruitment ads can work wonders. Sometimes they can turn first-time entrepreneurs into crorepatis

Andhra Pradesh govt to develop Data City near Vizag, create 2 mn jobs

In line with the Telugu Desam Party's election promise to create 2 million jobs within five years, the state government has unveiled plans to develop the Data City in Madhurawada