INCREMENTAL HIRING
India’s IT sector needs a new talent architecture
Growing demand for AI-related services is challenging providers, as they struggle to generate significant revenue. Companies must redesign their workforce models to capture opportunities in an AI-driven market. Existing talent architectures focus on old skill sets and hierarchies, which are becoming less relevant. Investing in specialized roles and capabilities will better align with the new market demands.
44% of India’s GCCs now own platforms and AI outcomes: Report
Global Capability Centres in India are transitioning into AI capability hubs, significantly increasing salaries for digital professionals. The focus of GCCs is shifting from execution to innovation and strategic capabilities. Reports indicate that AI talent in India commands a significant wage premium due to higher demand. As GCCs expand their roles, the need for skilled talent in AI and related fields continues to grow.
India’s GCCs to add 1-1.4 million jobs by 2031: Report
India's global capability centres, or GCCs, are projected to add 1–1.4 million net jobs by 2031. The employment in these centres is anticipated to grow to 3.3–3.7 million, significantly increasing office space demand. While AI is expected to reshape workforce composition, it will coexist with job growth and office space requirements. Existing centres will account for most workforce additions, with new GCC setups primarily located in tier-1 cities.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Investors want more than trading apps; they want a partner in their wealth journey: Shripal Shah
Shripal Shah, MD & CEO of Kotak Neo, discusses how investor behaviour has changed, why digital convenience alone is no longer enough, and how the next phase of broking will be shaped by connected investing, access to research and human expertise.
Company townhall and results can tell 2 different tales; here's what to check if you are worried about your next hike or promotion
Keep manager’s reassurance and employer’s financials apart, says Devashish Chakravarty. Every three months, listed companies must disclose important events to the stock exchange and most of them explain their numbers to analysts. Long before you find an email from your HR, the company has already announced its hiring freeze or restructuring plans in its earnings call.
AI revenue should offset traditional services deflation: TCS CEO K Krithivasan
Due to the continuing pressure on companies amid geopolitical strife, TCS is assuming client budgets will not rise. It is, however, banking on customers spending on AI and modernisation. AI revenue - which crossed 10% of the total in the September quarter - should compensate for deflation in traditional services in the medium term, the CEO said.
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AI deals seen driving medium-term growth as Indian IT sector faces muted Q2: Report
India's IT services sector is likely to see muted performance in the second quarter of FY27, but increasing traction in artificial intelligence-related deals could support growth over the medium term, Centrum said in a report.
Woman accepted Rs 27,000 job offer, found another employee earning Rs 33,000 for same role. She confronted HR and got fired: ‘Why is she getting more?’
A social media post by Ankit Pandey sparked debate after he claimed an employee was fired for confronting HR after discovering a colleague earned Rs 33,000 for the same role, compared with her Rs 27,000 salary. Pandey attributed the difference to negotiation and hiring factors, while netizens debated whether employees should accept pay gaps, question unequal compensation or handle salary concerns more strategically.
From India to the US boardroom: Why L-1A is becoming a strategic US-expansion route for Indian mid-sized businesses
Indian mid-sized and entrepreneur-led companies increasingly view the L-1A visa as a means to establish US operations. This visa allows for seamless transfer of executives or managers to lead local teams. Businesses are focusing on solid expansion plans and leadership strategies for sustainable growth in the US market. Securing an L-1A visa provides greater predictability compared to the H-1B lottery system.
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limit
As of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees whose earnings exceed Rs 25,000. Those earning between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 will experience negligible changes to their contributions. Notably, EPS contributions will rise for employees hired prior to September 2014. Employers are responsible for managing increased contributions while keeping their salary structures intact.
Nifty 30,000 target still on track; why Elara’s Harendra Kumar prefers IT, power and smallcaps
We are telling people that this is the right time to look at the market constructively. Historical evidence suggests that this is the time to invest — after phases like this, FII flows also turn positive. Even now, FII flows are beginning to improve.
Work experience: When does it become an asset or an overhead in your career?
Your increment told you how your employer valued you. What about other employers? Is today’s market price for your skills rising, or fl at, or quietly falling? Speak to recruiters, colleagues and industry friends twice a year to study comparable roles. Know which side of the ledger your decade sits on, says Devashish Chakravarty.
ET WLF 2026: AI growth needs governance, financial discipline to stay sustainable
Industry executives highlight AI governance and financial sustainability challenges. Many AI uses currently lack revenue or profit pools, requiring future monetization. Companies are rushing into AI without adequate safety and regulation oversight. Unit economics are vital for enterprise AI applications and long-term profitability. AI is reshaping the talent landscape, necessitating reskilling and mental flexibility.
79% HR leaders see fresh jobs despite AI disruption
Nearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, according to Naukri. Real estate, FMCG and IT are the most bullish sectors, while 86% of respondents do not expect significant AI-driven job losses.
Hiring expected to recover in 2024; likely to witness 8.3% growth: Report
The report projected an overall hiring expansion of 8.3 per cent for 2024, with Bengaluru expected to see an 11 per cent surge. Key sectors that will experience increased hiring include manufacturing, BFSI, automotive, retail, and travel and tourism, it said.
Hiring for entry-level, junior white-collar jobs to rebound in March quarter
Sectors that are likely to drive new job creation include healthcare and pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, infrastructure, consumer, and retail.
Professionals with 3-5 years of experience to be the most in demand: survey
According to Naukri's hiring outlook survey, 92% of recruiters are expecting new or replacement hiring in the next six months. While 4% mentioned they will not be hiring, another 4% expressed possible downsizing. Business development, marketing, and operations roles are expected to have the most hiring, with mid-career professionals being in high demand. Attrition is expected to remain around 15%, with the highest rates in business development and marketing.
Nine in 10 recruiters expect either new and/or replacement hiring over next six months: Naukri Hiring Outlook
The survey shows that only 4% of recruiters surveyed foresee layoffs/downsizing in the July-December '23 period, revealing that India Inc is primarily optimistic about hiring trends in the second half of 2023. Most recruiters surveyed foresee business development, marketing, and operation roles to be leading hiring in the coming six months. Mid-experience professionals were expected to remain in demand, followed by entry-level professionals.
Indian job market unfazed by inflation, hiring increases by 29 per cent in Q1: Report
The Indeed Hiring Tracker of Q1, FY23, is based on a survey of 1,229 employers and 1,508 employees during April-June 2022.The findings further revealed that 37 per cent of all jobseekers looked for a job or a job change during the quarter, compared to 46 per cent during the previous quarter, it added.
Hotels and restaurants upbeat on hiring, salary increments
Riding on the overall positive sentiment due to a resurgence in the economy, a decline in Covid-19 cases and relaxations in restrictions, executives at companies like Hyatt, PVR Group, OYO, Wow! Momo Foods and Lite Bite Foods that ET spoke to are upbeat about hiring and some are even planning better hikes.
As economy recovers, survey shows 59 pc firms in India intend to give salary increments in 2021
This year, the increment scenario seems "welcoming with 59 per cent of companies saying that increment is on the cards, which will range between 5-10 per cent whereas 20 per cent thinks increment will be less than 5 per cent and around 21 per cent thinks that there will be no pay rise in 2021 too", as per the study.
Appinventiv hands out 22% average increment
Appinventiv has also resumed hiring from remote locations in Q2 of the financial year 2020-21. The company has hired 100 people in lockdown, and is planning to hire over 300 more from remote locations. The company is on track to clock over 200% growth in revenue in H1 FY 2020 - 2021 vis-à-vis H1 of FY 2019-20.
Private companies to generate 7 lakh jobs in 2020: Survey
Private sector players are likely to create seven lakh jobs and the overall increase in salaries is projected to be around 8%.
Hiring activity to be positive in this fiscal: Survey
The survey further revealed that northern zone will provide most opportunities for job seekers
India Inc's average salary hike expected to be 9.7% in 2019: Survey
Aon today released the 23rd edition of its annual Salary Increase Survey in India.
Is automation driving jobs away from humans?
Sectors like manufacturing are among the worst-impacted.
59% recruiters expect new jobs to be created in January-June 2016: Survey
IT-Software (16%) leads the sectoral analysis with expectation of maximum jobs creation, the sentiment was similar in the second half of 2015 also.
Executive level hiring in incremental mode for current fiscal
City wise, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, New Delhi, Pune & Mumbai are the major locations where maximum executive level hiring done.
Our increment range will be 6% to 22%: Ganesh Natrajan, Zensar Technologies
In an interview with ET Now, Ganesh Natrajan, Vice CMD and CEO, Zensar Technologies, talks about the company in terms of employee cost, increments, hiring and its growth outlook for FY13.
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