India Inc Set for Hiring Surge in 2025, with Focus on AI and New Technologies

India Inc Anticipates Robust Hiring Growth in 2025

India's corporate sector is poised for a significant boost in hiring activities come 2025, with a strong focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. According to an exclusive analysis by CIEL HR, shared with The Economic Times, the job market is expected to grow by at least 10% compared to 2024 1

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Key Growth Sectors and Skills

The surge in hiring is anticipated across various sectors, with the highest number of jobs expected in:

• Semiconductors
• Startups
• Cybersecurity
• Renewable energy
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Global Capability Centers (GCCs)

Aditya Mishra, CEO of CIEL HR, emphasized the prominence of these sectors in the upcoming job market expansion 1

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Corporate Hiring Plans

Several major corporations have expressed optimistic hiring outlooks for 2025:

• Colgate-Palmolive: Plans to grow its workforce in India, considering it a "strategic priority" market 1

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• DS Group: Aims to increase headcount to support new product launches and expansion plans 1

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• Tech Mahindra: Intends to hire about 5,000 people from engineering campuses, focusing on new-age skills like AI, ML, and data analytics 1

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• Meesho: Looking to maintain its growth trajectory by attracting diverse young professionals, with campus hiring intake nearly tripled from the previous year 1

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• KPMG: Plans aggressive hiring across all businesses, particularly in areas such as data science/analytics, Cloud, AI/ML, IoT, and ESG 1

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Focus on Diversity and Upskilling

Companies are not just looking to increase numbers but are also emphasizing diversity and skill development:

• KPMG is actively seeking to recruit from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and women re-entering the workforce 1

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• Tata Steel is focusing on building a talent pipeline from within, alongside external hiring, to create a future-ready workforce 1

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• Many companies are prioritizing upskilling their existing workforce to meet evolving technological demands 1

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Campus Recruitment and Future-Ready Talent

The importance of campus hiring has been highlighted by several companies:

• Meesho reported a significant scale-up in campus hiring efforts, with intake nearly three times higher than the previous year 1

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• Tech Mahindra plans to conduct its campus hiring in phases, with a focus on engineering graduates 1

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This emphasis on fresh talent aligns with the industry's goal of building a robust and future-ready talent pipeline, capable of adapting to rapid technological advancements.