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Corporate India's white-collar hiring rises 14% in October, led by manufacturing
Corporate India's white-collar hiring showed a 14% increase in October compared to the previous year. Notably, production and manufacturing roles experienced a significant growth of 39%. The demand for AI/ML skills also remained strong, leading to a 32% increase in hiring. Various sectors such as automobiles and BPO/ITeS witnessed substantial hiring increases as well. Overall, metropolitan areas like Hyderabad and Pune led in job growth during this period.
AI could change how young employees start their careers in India: IIT Madras Paper
Artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape entry-level jobs in India by automating routine tasks and changing the responsibilities of junior employees, even when their entire roles are not eliminated, according to a white paper by the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT Madras.
AI is rewriting the rules of investment for India's big-ticket players
Private equity investors in India are integrating artificial intelligence into their investment analysis and strategies. AI is being utilized to assess how it will impact revenues and competitive positions of companies. Investors are now focusing on AI capabilities and their potential to create value in various sectors. Additionally, AI is influencing negotiations by uncovering weaknesses quickly and enabling better assessments of business strength.
From Rs 3,500 salary to Rs 1.5 crore per month: How this Ghaziabad man built an e-bike company with his wife's savings
Ghaziabad's Krishna Grover, who started his career with a monthly salary of Rs 3,500, left his corporate job to build Herald E-Bike with support from his wife's savings. The Ghaziabad-based electric two-wheeler company now has 34 models, over 550 active showrooms and a reported monthly revenue run rate of Rs 1.5 crore.
The economics of India's biggest export industry goes topsy-turvy
India’s $315-billion IT industry faces a structural shift as AI boosts productivity but puts pressure on pricing, revenue and entry-level hiring. Clients are demanding more output for less, while spending shifts towards AI, cloud and in-house capabilities.
How AI is transforming India’s BPM industry
India's business process management landscape is remarkably transforming as it embraces artificial intelligence and smarter operations. This change signifies a shift away from age-old cost-centric models, aiming instead for tangible business results via cutting-edge technology. Leaders within the industry highlight the importance of novel workflow strategies, necessitating advanced skills and compliance mechanisms. With AI's growing presence, workforce roles are set to adapt, emphasizing critical decision-making and oversight.
Physical AI startups moot industry body to set data-collection standards
The proposed body could also help AI labs connect with various farms, factories, hotels and other real-world environments from where they can access and collect data needed to train robots at a fixed rate, one of the founders said.
India's white-collar hiring rises 2% in September as AI/ML jobs hit record growth: Naukri
India’s white-collar hiring grew 2% year-on-year in September, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index rising to 3,053 from 3,002 a year earlier. AI/ML hiring led sectoral growth with a 20% jump, followed by auto at 11%. Hyderabad recorded the strongest metro growth, while Mumbai and Delhi-NCR declined 6%.
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 33% in 1 year, according to analysts
In its latest downturn phase, the market has been falling for close to a month-and-a-half, with only the occasional bounce. In a stretch like this, you may get a sharp upmove caused by short covering, where traders who had bet on a fall buy back to close their positions, pushing prices up for a while. Do not mistake such a bounce for an end to the current troubles.
AI/ML hiring jumps 20% as white-collar job market stays steady in September: Report
Hiring for artificial intelligence and machine learning roles experienced a 20 percent increase year-on-year in September. Overall white-collar hiring remained relatively stable, indicating a shift towards specialised skills. Demand for experienced professionals in AI/ML surged, particularly among those with 13-16 years of experience. Declines were reported in traditional sectors like hospitality and education during the same period. Future hiring trends may increasingly favor specialised skills over broad-based sector growth.
India tourism growth faces skills crunch; workforce shortfall may hit 11 million by 2035: CBRE
India's tourism industry could face a shortage of around 11 million workers by 2035 as demand for trained professionals struggles to keep pace with expanding hotels and emerging tourism segments, according to a CBRE Research report. The report highlighted gaps in specialised skills, worker retention and training capacity, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities.
These large-, mid- & small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
Oil prices are still up, and so are bond yields, both in the US and in other major markets. And fresh troubles seem to crop up somewhere or the other in the world. That is the reality, and there is no use pretending otherwise. The fact remains that we are living in a world where there is a readjustment taking place. And that is always painful.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25% according to analysts
The coming earnings season will reflect the impact of the bad monsoon, higher oil prices, and, in pockets, higher inflation. Given that, in terms of valuation, stocks are still not cheap, the risk to the market stays high. But that is in the short term. But then who said investing is only about the short term?
For long-term investors who know and accept that more trouble might be on the way: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%
Headwinds continue to hit both the global and domestic markets. As the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon, we may see a further erosion in stock prices in the coming weeks, even months. The thing to understand is this: Not all stock price drops are the same.
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
The next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing this? Is it because the news flow is bad? Or, because the company is in trouble? Or is it because the stock price has come down? Answering these questions honestly will probably help you make better decisions.
Short-term headwinds, long-term calm: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 22%
This is not the time to expect that every stock you own will do well; or that you will make quick and easy gains. If you are entering the market, expect a bumpy ride. Don’t be shocked when a good stock falls for a while. And don’t be tempted into taking foolish risks while chasing returns the market is not offering right now. Lowering your expectations is not being negative. It is being realistic, and it protects you.
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analysts
Talk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why being in a hurry to take any market-related decision is the one thing to avoid right now. It is better to be cautious, to wait and watch. And let the picture become a little clearer before you act.
SquadStack.ai shifts voice AI pricing from minutes to sales outcomes
SquadStack.ai now offers outcome-based pricing for its Voice AI sales agents. Customers will pay based on revenue generated, not call minutes handled. This new model is currently live for financial services sales use cases. The company aims to align its incentives with enterprise business outcomes.
India white-collar hiring rises 14% in August, led by auto, healthcare and retail
In August, white-collar job opportunities in Mumbai surged by fourteen percent from last year. This growth was largely propelled by strong performances in the automotive, healthcare, and retail industries. The rise was evident across IT and non-IT sectors, along with various experience levels. Hyderabad and Kolkata emerged as leaders in hiring growth among major cities, with emerging locales like Bhubaneswar and Raipur also marking notable progress in employment trends.
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