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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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