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Freshers Hiring Jumps 6% in December; 9% White-collar Growth

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According to a recent report by Naukri JobSpeak, white-collar hiring activities in India increased significantly in December 2024.

The growth rate was 9% compared to the same period last year.

This growth is a promising sign for the job market as it enters 2025, driven by high-skill and strategically important roles.

High-Demand Sectors and Freshers’ Hiring

The report highlighted that key sectors driving this growth included AI/ML with a remarkable 36% increase, followed by Oil and Gas at 13%, FMCG at 12%, and Healthcare also at 12%.

These sectors have shown robust demand for skilled professionals, reflecting the evolving job market dynamics.

Interestingly, fresher hiring, which had been relatively muted throughout 2024, experienced a 6% growth in December.

The design sector saw the highest increase at 39%, followed by beauty and wellness at 26%, and consumer durables at 19%.

The FMCG sector achieved an 18% growth in fresher recruitment, marking the highest monthly increase for the sector throughout the year.

Regional Performance and Foreign Multinational Companies

Top metro cities collectively posted a 10% growth in recruitment at the end of the year. South India continued its strong performance, with Chennai registering a 35% jump in recruitment and Bengaluru a 21% increase.

Coimbatore and Hyderabad also saw significant growth at 14% and 15%, respectively.

This regional performance underscores the sustained appeal of high-skill and fresher roles across various sectors.

Recruitment by foreign multinational companies increased by 52%, indicating a growing interest in the Indian job market.

Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer of Naukri.com, commented on the job market’s vigor as it enters 2025, driven by AI/ML developments and creative fields.

He noted that traditional sectors like FMCG are embracing this evolution by adding new talent with strategic expertise.


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