DEEPESH GUPTA
Festive demand likely to fire up temporary factory hiring
This festive season, India's manufacturing sector is projected to create around 100,000 temporary jobs. Major drivers of this increase include demand for consumer goods, automobiles, and electronics. Hiring activity is expected to rise by 15 to 20 percent across various industries. Temporary roles will be in high demand, especially within fabrication, CNC operations, and assembly lines. Companies are offering various incentives to attract and retain seasonal workers during this period.
Food firms scramble for experienced safety professionals as demand soars
India's food industry is currently experiencing a significant shortage of experienced food-safety professionals. Employers have reported a 94.4% increase in job postings for these roles this quarter. Many applicants lack the required operational experience, which has created a major gap in the market. The demand for food-safety professionals is expected to rise further during the festive season. This situation is causing longer hiring timelines and higher salaries in the industry.
Hybrid funds are booming: Why some advisers prefer them while others remain cautious
Tax efficiency and stability win some advisers over, but others fear giving up returns and control.
Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunities
In this festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals with disabilities. This progressive shift in recruitment strategies highlights a commitment to inclusivity while catering to seasonal needs. Additionally, employers are prioritizing accessible job functions and safer environments, leading to a notable enhancement in India's temporary job market landscape.
Rising fuel prices push gig workers towards fixed-pay, lower-cost jobs
Gig workers are now more selective about jobs due to rising operating costs. Many are shifting to roles offering predictable earnings or lower expenses. Employers are expanding incentives and EV-linked opportunities to attract delivery workers. Job postings for electric vehicle roles and fixed-pay positions have seen significant growth. This trend indicates a move towards more sustainable gig work as a livelihood.
Festive season hiring expected to generate up to 2.7 lakh gig jobs: Report
India’s festive season is expected to create 2.5-2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, with hiring projected to rise 15-20%, Adecco India said. E-commerce, logistics, quick commerce, retail and BFSI will lead demand, with 45% coming from tier-II and III cities.
Festive rush: Quick commerce firms to hire 35-40% more temp workers, demand surges for tech-savvy talent
Quick commerce platforms anticipate hiring thirty to forty percent more temporary workers this festive season. This surge reflects increased product availability and consumer preference for instant deliveries. Tech-savvy individuals are particularly sought after for specialized operational roles. Staffing firms project around one hundred thousand temporary jobs, with some estimates reaching three hundred thousand. Wages are expected to rise between twelve and twenty-two percent based on work location.
Ultracheap smartphones running on Firefox OS gets cold shoulder in India
Firefox phone-sellers say imports are somewhat more than Cybex data but they don’t deny the failure of ‘Nano’ smartphones.
Zen Mobiles to reduce number of models it offers
Indian handset maker Zen Mobiles will be reducing the number of models it offers by a third to 15 over the next six months.
Zen Mobile eyes doubling its marketshare, revenue by end-2011
Zen Mobile aims to double its marketshare and revenue by end-this year on the back of new product launches and customer-base expansion, a top company official said.
Zen Mobile eyes doubling marketshare, revenue by end-2011
A new entrant in India's cluttered mobile market, Zen Mobile, aims to double its marketshare and revenue by the end of this year on the back of new product launches and customer-base expansion, a top company official said.
Zen Mobile launches phone with big screen for Rs 1,799
Zen mobile on Thursday announced launch of Zen X414 model for Rs 1,799 that company claims to have biggest screen of 2.4 inches in this price category in the country.
3i Infotech bags IT deal from Manipal Health Enterprises
The five-year engagement includes providing services like facility management, managed services and server room build, 3i Infotech said in a statement.
Android-based phone prices to dip below Rs 5,000 by March'11
Zen Mobile said prices of android-based mobile phones could come down by March this year.
Zen Mobile aims 7-10% market share, to launch more models
The country's cluttered mobile market's new entrant Zen Mobile plans to launch 3G handsets next month to tap the burgeoning mobile industry.
Zen Mobile launches mobile with 72 days of battery back-up
The handset has other good features apart from its long battery life, like a 1.3 mp camera and a 2.4-inch TFT screen.
Zen Mobile eyes 3-fold jump in marketshare
Riding on the back of a slew of new handset launches combined with an expanding customer-base, Zen Mobile, is targeting a three-fold jump in its marketshare by end-this fiscal, a top company official said.
Zen Mobile ropes in Amitabh Bachchan
According to the agreement, Mr Bachchan will endorse and promote the products offered by Zen Mobile.
Zen Mobiles launches dual sim handset
Zen Mobiles, part of Telecare Group, on Monday launched its X 380 mobile handset targeting tier II and III cities.
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