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Hiring in IT sector expands by 16% in April on AI, cloud push: Report

Hiring in the IT sector grew 16 per cent 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. 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 foundit.in. The report further said that skill-based hiring continued to dominate, with 62 per cent of IT employers prioritising practical expertise over formal qualifications. Top in-demand domains included AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, which together accoun

Tech companies commit to invest Rs 25,640 crore in MP, create 183K jobs

Technology companies across segments have committed to investing Rs 25,640 crore in Madhya Pradesh that will lead to creation of over 1.83 lakh employment opportunities in the state, an official statement said on Tuesday. The commitments were received from 35 entities during the IT and Technology Summit at GIS 2025. "The state secured a total investment of Rs 25,640 crore across various technology sectors, creating approximately 1,83,400 employment opportunities," the statement issued by the Madhya Pradesh government said. Major investment commitments of Rs 12,350 crore have come in the space of electronics manufacturing from eight entities with promise to generate employment for 14,000 people. With investment of Rs 5,500 crore, IT and ITes entities have promised to be the biggest job generator in the state with 93,000 employment opportunities, followed by GCC (global capability centres) investment of Rs 700 crore that will create 40,500 jobs in the state. "Madhya Pradesh stands a

As technology advances, fear of future shock for India's workforce

A large chunk of it is unprepared for new skills as AI and machine learning become common

Amazon to close 7 warehouses in Quebec, end 1,700 jobs in next 2 months

Online retailer Amazon said on Wednesday that it's closing all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec in the next two months. The e-commerce giant said the move would provide "even more savings to our customers over the long run". However, a Canadian union that successfully unionised one warehouse accused the company of closing its sites to fend off organising efforts in the region. The closures will eliminate about 1,700 permanent full-time jobs in the greater Montreal area, Amazon said. The warehouses also employ 250 temporary employees. Amazon said it would enlist local, third-party companies to deliver packages, reverting to a business model it used in Quebec before 2020. "This decision wasn't made lightly, and we're offering impacted employees a package that includes up to 14 weeks' pay after facilities close and transitional benefits, like job placement resources," Amazon spokesperson Barbara Agrait said in a statement. Agrait said the decision was made

Mumbai leads in trend of tech roles rising among non-tech sectors: Study

Analysis highlighted that Mumbai recorded a 17 per cent growth in October 2024, making it a frontrunner among cities witnessing the expansion of tech roles into non-tech sectors

Companies resort to 'office peacocking' to retain, lure employees: Report

To retain employees and bring them back to office, many companies are resorting to 'Office Peacocking', which involves creating a swanky or fancy work space, and spending huge amounts of their budget on attractive designs, says industry experts. The 'Office Peacocking' concept gained significant traction in India post-Covid, as companies sought to entice employees back to the office following the remote work shift induced by the pandemic in order to compete with the comfort of home offices, human resource service provider TeamLease Services CEO-Staffing Kartik Narayan told PTI. Peacocking involves redesigning office spaces with stylish decor, trendy furniture, cosy corners, natural light, and well-stocked pantries to create an inviting and vibrant work environment. The goal is to make the office more attractive and enjoyable for employees, enhancing their willingness to return to in-person work. "Companies are allocating a substantial portion of their budgets for office redesigns. .

India's proposed EU-like antitrust law to pose new challenge for tech firms

Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon would come under the purview of the Indian law, which has yet to be approved by parliament

FDI easing in space sector to lure foreign players, boost high-tech jobs

The government's decision to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) in the space sector will help attract foreign players as well as startups and will boost demand for high-tech jobs, experts say. The government has eased FDI norms in the sector by allowing 100 per cent overseas investment in making components for satellites, as part of efforts to attract overseas players and private companies into the segment. The provisions were notified last month. Sreeram Ananthasayanam, Partner, Deloitte India, said that the recent amendment of higher FDI limits in the space sector is a significant step towards transforming India's space program, in terms of infrastructure development. "For the private sector, it opens doors to new business opportunities, it presents an opportunity to leverage private investments to enhance space capabilities, access to cutting-edge technologies to accelerate and develop next-gen space products, and collaboration with global players," Ananthasayanam said. For t

LTTS to add 2000 employees to cater to rising software demand in vehicles

We focused on electric autonomous connected vehicles during the pandemic and within this, EV was the first area of focus where we invested in a set of labs, CEO of LTTS Amit Chadha added

G20 Declaration may drive India's ascent as global digital talent fub, AWS

The G20 countries recently issued a declaration emphasising the need to address digital skill gaps to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth

Amid layoffs, tech firms exploit H-1B visa programme, finds EPI Study

"Most employers hire H-1B workers because they can be underpaid and are de facto indentured to the employer," the EPI research said.

Close to 100,000 tech employees lost jobs globally in January alone

In what could be touted as the worst month ever for tech workers, close to 1 lakh of them lost jobs in the month of January globally

Why are stock market players recruiting IIT graduates?

Besides IT and tech companies, trading firms, data management companies and investment banks have shown an increased interest in placement events across major IITs this year. What's the trend here?

Peloton planning to cut additional 500 jobs to reverse losses: Report

To cut costs, the company cut hundreds of jobs, shuttered stores and outsourced delivery to third parties this year

Sauvik Banerjjee, former Tata Digital CTO, joins UK's Rezolve

Banerjjee brings to Rezolve more than 22 years of experience in senior roles

Google to slow hiring for the rest of the year as recession looms

Sundar Pichai said the company will focus on hiring "engineering, technical and other critical roles," in 2022 and 2023

Kerala to have 15,000 startups, create 200,000 jobs in 5 years: CM Vijayan

Kerala has set a target of having over 15,000 startups and 2,00,000 jobs in emerging technologies in five years, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday.

Hiring activity in India grows by 43% annually in October, says report

Hiring activity expanded by 43 per cent year-on-year in October driven by strong demand for technology professionals, according to a report.

EY to hire 9,000 professionals in India in 2021 in various technology roles

EY in India has over 50,000 people working in all member firms including global delivery centers

Technology can displace, transform 45m jobs globally by 2025: Report

Productivity gains through digital technologies will help create up to 65 million new jobs during the same timeframe