Around 30% of Indian employers are planning to adopt skills-based hiring by removing degree requirements, surpassing the global 19%, as reported by the World Economic Forum. This shift, driven by trends in technology and diversity, will create demand for roles such as AI and Machine Learning Specialists and Big Data Specialists.
Around 30% of Indian employers are planning to adopt skills-based hiring by removing degree requirements, surpassing the global 19%, as reported by the World Economic Forum. This shift, driven by trends in technology and diversity, will create demand for roles such as AI and Machine Learning Specialists and Big Data Specialists.
The evolving corporate world now emphasizes digital skills, AI literacy, and continuous learning. Success depends on developing in-demand skills, personal branding, emotional intelligence, and building strong professional networks. Industries like BFSI, retail, and emerging tech sectors offer ample opportunities for tech-savvy, innovation-driven talent.
India has become a leading hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with over 825 GCCs from Forbes Global 2000 companies employing 1.3 million professionals. Bengaluru and Hyderabad stand out, while emerging cities gain traction. Key sectors include BFSI, Manufacturing, and Retail/CPG, with a focus on digital technologies. Office leasing shows strong growth, indicating a promising future for India's GCC ecosystem.
The Indian IT industry has been rebounding in the latter half of 2024, with specialized tech roles and fresher hiring expected to surge in 2025. Demand for AI, ML, and data analytics professionals has been higher, driven by technological advancements. While global economic challenges impacted projects, the outlook for 2025 includes increased fresher opportunities and a return to office work.
Many top consumer companies in India, like Avenue Supermarts (DMart), Tata Consumer Products, and Nestle India, are appointing new CEOs with significant stints in MNCs such as Unilever and Pepsi to tackle complex business environments and revive company performance while fostering global strategies at the helm.
Indian companies are boosting women in leadership. They are using mentorship, training, and inclusive hiring. Mphasis, RPG Group, KPMG, Target and PepsiCo are leading the way. These firms offer programs for career growth and work-life balance. They aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. The goal is better representation of women in top roles.
The group has designed structured support policies including sensitisation of hiring and line managers, mentorship and upskilling initiatives, flexible work options.
Over 80% of Indian professionals intend to seek new jobs in 2025, despite over half finding it harder to secure positions. Increasing job search difficulty is mirrored by HR struggles to find qualified candidates. Strategic job searching and skill development, particularly in AI, are crucial. The top growing jobs include aircraft maintenance engineer, robotics technician, and closing manager.
UPSC conducts national-level exams for central services like IAS and IPS, focusing on national and international issues. SPSC exams recruit for state-level positions with a focus on local topics. Both require similar educational qualifications and age limits, though SPSC allows regional languages.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to quickly fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions. The court emphasized the need for timely appointments and asked the Centre to file a status report on the selection process. The court criticized the appointment of only bureaucrats and sought diversity in these roles.
NMIMS has released the NMAT 2025 cutoff scores and shortlist for PI rounds across its campuses. The Mumbai campus leads with the highest cutoffs. Candidates must complete registration and book PI slots by January 21. Selection rounds for Mumbai campus programmes are scheduled from January 31 to February 8, while other programmes and campuses will follow from February 10 to 28. The first merit list will be published on February 18, with fee payments open until February 25. Candidates can check their status at nmims.edu.
CBSE has formed a committee for the Parenting Calendar for the 2025-26 session. The committee aims to enhance collaboration between parents and schools. It will be led by Anuradha Joshi and include nine other members. The deadline for the committee's recommendations is March 15, 2025.
