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India’s Hiring Activity Sees 31% Surge In December, Led By Key Sectors

India’s hiring activity surged by 31% year-on-year in December, with significant growth driven by the consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering sectors, according to a recent report.

India Key Sectors Lead Hiring Surge

The foundit insights tracker (fit) revealed that overall recruitment in December showed a 12% growth over the past six months, with the year-on-year hiring increase reaching 31%.

Notably, the growth in hiring is prominent across various industries, with consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering sectors leading the charge. These sectors saw impressive increases of 60%, 57%, and 57% in recruitment, respectively.

AI Job Openings Soar, Highlighting Technological Transformation

A particularly striking trend is the rapid growth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) job opportunities. AI-related positions in India surged by 42% over the past two years, with 253,000 new roles created.

Skills in Python, AI/ML, data science, deep learning, SQL, and software development are in high demand. Specialized expertise in AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch also saw increased hiring activity, with 15% and 16% of employers looking for candidates proficient in these tools.

According to V. Suresh, CEO of foundit, “The growth in AI hiring underscores its transformation from a futuristic concept to a core driver of India’s economy. We anticipate a further 14% growth in AI job openings in 2025, making AI a fundamental component of the workforce.”

India Medical Sector & Health Tech Roles Flourish

In addition to tech, the medical sector has also seen significant growth. Hiring in medical roles grew by 44% annually, particularly driven by telemedicine, diagnostics, and specialized nursing roles.

Health tech positions, such as Healthcare Analysts, also saw a 12% rise in demand, reflecting the continued expansion of healthcare innovation.

Moreover, HR and administrative positions experienced a 21% increase in the last three months, reflecting the growing demand for organizational support in various industries.

On a regional level, all 13 cities monitored in the report showed increased hiring activity. Coimbatore led with an impressive 58% year-on-year growth, while Bengaluru and Chennai followed with 41% and 37% increases, respectively. Mumbai saw the highest month-over-month growth, with an 11% rise in December, while Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad also posted strong annual increases at 33% and 36%.

Also Read: Global Capability Centres (GCCs) In India Evolve Into Innovation Hubs, Leaders Say At WEF Meeting

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