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AI/ML Sector Drives 2% White-Collar Hiring Growth in September
- •White-collar hiring saw a marginal 2% year-on-year increase in September, primarily fueled by record growth in AI/ML roles.
- •The Naukri JobSpeak Index reached 3,053, indicating a steady hiring market.
- •Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) roles surged by 20%, while the Auto sector grew by 11%.
- •Hiring declined in IT/Software Services, Pharma/Biotech, FMCG, Healthcare, Hospitality, Travel, and Education sectors.
- •Hyderabad led metro growth at 9%, followed by Chennai (6%), and Bengaluru and Kolkata (4% each), while Delhi-NCR and Mumbai saw declines.
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White-collar hiring grew marginally by 2 per cent year-on-year in September, primarily driven by record growth in AI/ML roles which surged by 20 per cent, followed by the auto sector with an 11 per cent increase.
Hiring remained steady at entry and early-mid career levels, with fresher hiring increasing by 1 per cent and the 4-7 years experience band declining by 2 per cent. Meanwhile, demand remained stronger for experienced professionals, growing 5 per cent for 8-12 years, 7 per cent for 13-16 years, and 5 per cent for over 16 years.
Among metros, Hyderabad led with 9 per cent year-on-year growth, followed by Chennai at 6 per cent, and Bengaluru and Kolkata at 4 per cent each. While Pune remained stable, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai both declined by 6 per cent.
