Job market on rise: India sees 31% increase in hiring activity this december
According to foundit insights tracker (fit), the country's hiring activity rose 12 per cent over the past six months, with a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in recruitment in December
India's hiring activity rose 31 per cent in December, driven by consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering sectors, a report said on Wednesday.
Year-on-Year Growth Insights
According to foundit insights tracker (fit), the country's hiring activity rose 12 per cent over the past six months, with a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in recruitment in December. The fit is a comprehensive monthly report analysing online job posting activity conducted by foundit.in.
The report further said the growth in hiring is reflected across sectors, led by consumer electronics, manufacturing, and construction and engineering leading the charge with 60 per cent, 57 per cent, and 57 per cent YoY, respectively. Meanwhile, AI jobs in India surged 42 per cent over the past two years reaching 2,53,000 positions.
In-Demand Skills
Top skills include Python, AI/ML, data science, deep learning, SQL and software development. Additionally, expertise in specialised AI frameworks such as TensorFlow (15 per cent) and PyTorch (16 per cent) was highly sought after by employers, said the report. "The growth in hiring activity across sectors underscores the resilience, adaptability, and dynamism of India's job market. What's particularly exciting is the explosive growth in AI at 42 per cent in just two years, showcasing the transformation of an important skill set to a core driver of the economy," foundit CEO V Suresh said.
Future Projections for AI Hiring
"With a projected 14 per cent further growth in AI hiring in 2025, we are witnessing a paradigm shift where AI is no longer a futuristic concept, but a fundamental element of India's present and future workforce," he added. Further, medical roles experienced a 44 per cent annual growth, fuelled by telemedicine, diagnostics, and specialised nursing, with health tech roles like Healthcare Analyst also seeing a 12 per cent increase. HR and Admin roles saw a 21 per cent rise in the last three months.
City-Wise Hiring Trends
In December, annual hiring surged across all 13 monitored cities, with Coimbatore leading with 58 per cent year-on-year growth, while Bengaluru and Chennai followed with increases of 41 per cent and 37 per cent, respectively.
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