FMCD INDUSTRY
Industrial, warehousing space leasing hits record 59.1 mn sq ft in top 24 cities in Jan-Sep: Savills
From January to September, leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces surged across major cities in India, propelled by demand from sectors like light manufacturing, e-commerce, and third-party logistics. Tier-I cities alone accounted for 47.2 million sq ft of leasing. Additionally, fresh supply increased to 68.9 million sq ft, signaling promising market trends as consumption patterns shift and supply chains are being optimized.
TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks plans to invest Rs 1,000 cr in Tamil Nadu project
TVS Industrial and Logistics Parks will invest Rs 1,000 crore in upcoming Tamil Nadu projects. This significant investment aims to create approximately 1,500 new job opportunities across the state. The company signed an initial pact with the state government at a recent investment conclave. This expansion will strengthen industrial and logistics infrastructure supporting businesses and supply chains. The move aligns with Tamil Nadu's ambition to become a USD 1.
TISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch sees median CTC of Rs 28 lakh during final placements
TISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch of 2024-26 has concluded final placements with a mean CTC of Rs 28.69 lakh. The top salary saw a remarkable 82% surge to Rs 66 lakh. Aditya Birla Group led in offers, with consulting emerging as the most popular domain. Several new recruiters joined, alongside returning firms, indicating strong industry interest.
Salary increments across India Inc. in 2026 may remain low, survey shows
Salary hikes in India are projected to be modest in 2026. Employee departures are expected to continue at high levels. Companies are focusing on top performers and critical skills for pay increases. Economic uncertainty and sector slowdowns influence these trends. Industries like IT and e-commerce will see slower increment growth. Talent churn remains a challenge for many sectors.
FMCD hiring up 30% in two years, but women make up just 9% of workforce
Hiring remains concentrated at junior- to mid-level, with the ₹6-10 lakh salary bracket accounting for the largest share of job postings.
Adani Ports unveils 70-acre logistics park in Kochi worth Rs 600 cr
Adani Ports is investing Rs 600 crore to develop a 70-acre logistics park in Kochi, Kerala. This project, under the Invest in Kerala initiative, aims to transform the state into a major logistics and industrial hub. The development signifies a crucial advancement in strengthening Kerala's infrastructure and economic capabilities.
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Industrial and Warehousing segment witness absorption of 34 million sq ft. in first half of 2025
India's industrial and warehousing sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025, with absorption reaching 34 million sq. ft., a 24.5% increase year-on-year. Manufacturing significantly contributed, while Tier I cities dominated absorption. Grade A spaces are gaining traction, projected to exceed 60% of total supply and absorption by year-end, signaling a shift towards higher quality facilities.
Leasing of industrial, logistics spaces up 18 pc in Jan-Mar to 160 lakh sq ft in 24 cities: Savills
Leasing of logistics and industrial spaces surged 18.5%, reaching 160 lakh square feet in Q1 2025, driven by robust demand across 24 cities. Tier-I cities led with 79% of the total space, while new supply grew 23% to 159 lakh square feet. Manufacturing and 3PL segments were major contributors.
Bengaluru leads in hiring; BFSI, IT sectors see rise in job openings
A recent Randstad survey reveals Bengaluru as India's top Tier-1 hiring hub across various industries and experience levels. The job market is recovering in key sectors like BFSI, IT, and manufacturing, with Bengaluru dominating demand. Tier-2 cities also show strong junior-level hiring, contributing to India's economic and talent growth.
Logistics and industrial sector sees strong growth in 1st half of 2024: JLL
India's logistics and industrial sector experienced significant growth in H1 2024. Grade A and Grade B rents in major cities increased by 4.8% and 6.4% respectively, driven by strong demand for warehousing and manufacturing leases. The JLL report highlighted a 6.6% vacancy rate for Grade A properties and 15.4% for Grade B, with Grade A properties accounting for 70% of the 24.2 million sq. ft. absorption.
Industrial and warehousing sector absorption increases 21.9% year-over-year
The industrial and warehousing sector in India saw a 21.9% increase in absorption in the first half of 2024, with the 3PL sector driving demand with a 33% share. Tier I cities accounted for 78% of absorption, while Tier II and III cities accounted for 22%. The sector also saw a supply addition of 28.2 million square feet, with 77% concentrated in Tier I cities and 23% in Tier II and III cities. The e-commerce sector is expected to surge further as it adopts new models to expand urban distribution and extend its footprint into tier-II & III locations.
Not AI, IT hiring not picking up because of global slowdown in IT spend: Ramani Dathi, Teamlease Services
Ramani Dathi says there is no major uptick as far as demand for IT pros is concerned. There are a few set of clients, especially the GCCs and to some extent, who are able to maintain the current run rate of revenues and headcounts for Teamlease, but to show a massive growth or a double-digit growth, the IT services hiring has to be back on track.
Bengaluru retains top spot in hiring charts
The report is based on a survey which provides hiring insights across the four sectors of construction and infrastructure; telecom; retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and fast-moving consumer durables (FMCD); and energy and utilities.
TISS Mumbai sees mean CTC of Rs 27.22 lakh during final placements
The highest CTC stood at Rs 49 lakh, a jump of 16.42% over the previous year. The average CTC of the top 10% and top 25% was Rs. 39.29 lakh and Rs 35.45 lakh respectively.
Double digit salary hikes for India Inc employees in 2023
Executives are likely to get an average of 10.3% salary hikes this year, a tad lower than an actual increase of 10.6% in 2022, according to the survey. While the attrition rate on an average in 2022 across 1400 companies surveyed by Aon in India is 21.4%, the highest ever since 2009.
Companies push towards workforce formalisation
A large number of the employers cited that managing an informal workforce has become extremely challenging with 45% stating that the primary challenge is to manage wages, while 21% employers find persistent skill gaps among the workforce. About 15% of employers have also cited frequent absenteeism as a challenge.
Road freight rates improved in December as industrial activity picked up: Report
The Crisil pan-India freight index, which takes the freight rates in October 2020 as the base, improved to 120 in December from 114 in November. Freight rates improved along 109 of the 159 goods-route combinations tracked by Crisil.
Decline in freight movement in November due to slower industrial activity, says Crisil
CRISFrex captures the changes in freight rates on a sequential basis. "What makes it the first-of-its-kind in India is that it also tracks free cash flows (FCF; pre-EMI), of transporters on an ongoing basis. Higher FCF would typically support demand for commercial vehicles," said Crisil.
100 per cent placement at IIM-Nagpur; highest package at Rs 20 lakh
The institute has completed its final placement process for the third batch of students enrolled in its flagship Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP 2017-19.
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development conclude their summer placement
38% of the class was offered HR roles while 30% went to finance roles. Marketing companies made about 8% offers and business analytics got about 10% offers.
‘Sales domain has potential to create 2.5 mn jobs in 3 years’
The report said a severe demand-supply mismatch across sectors needs to be addressed by initiatives that encourage skill development and cross-industry and cross-location talent mobility.
Working in healthcare sector? Don't worry about pay cut
Healthcare businesses in India are set to scale as significant foreign investments are being planned by large Indian MNC pharma majors, according to TeamLease.
Employment outlook dips for April-September 2017: TeamLease
According to TeamLease Employment Outlook Report 2017-18, entry and mid-level hiring saw a fall of 8 and 5 points respectively, while the senior-level hiring witnessed a 5 point boost.
Pune's Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development concludes summer placement
This season also saw new recruiters like Godrej Consumer Products Ltd., Danone Nutricia, EY, Boston Scientific, Samsung R&D, Aon Hewitt, HSBC etc.
Godrej aims 23 per cent share in home, office furniture in 2 years
"We are seeing development with many players moving out, creating space for others. This could result in increasing business in organised sector," official said.
India Inc to hire more but pay moderately: Report
According to the staffing services firm, the Indian job market is showing signs of maturity and industries are getting smarter at rewarding talent.
Campus hiring gets more zing, reveals study
The optimism in the economy is reflecting in the feel-good sentiment across campuses, the fourth edition of the Aon Hewitt study has revealed.
Campus hiring gets more zing
“The campus hiring story is seeing a huge upswing as compared to last year,” says Lalit Gurnani, senior consultant, Aon Hewitt.
Jobs to grow 11.3 per cent this fiscal: Study
Government sops and increased consumer spending to boost job market, according to a TeamLease study.
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