India white-collar hiring rises 2% in September, Naukri says
In short
India’s white-collar hiring rose 2% in September, according to Naukri. The JobSpeak Index moved to 3,053 from 3,002 a year earlier. AI/ML jobs grew 20%, and auto hiring rose 11%.
This suggests some sectors are hiring faster than others. The report does not say why AI/ML surged or why Mumbai and Delhi-NCR fell 6%.
What the reporting says
India’s white-collar hiring rose 2% year on year in September, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index increasing to 3,053 from 3,002 a year earlier. The reported gains were led by AI/ML hiring, up 20%, and auto, up 11%, while Hyderabad showed the strongest metro growth and Mumbai and Delhi-NCR fell 6%. The source does not explain the drivers behind the hiring mix.
Why it matters
India’s white-collar hiring rose 2% year on year in September, according to the Naukri JobSpeak Index, which climbed to 3,053 from 3,002. AI/ML hiring led with 20% growth, while auto rose 11%. Hyderabad showed the strongest metro growth, but Mumbai and Delhi-NCR declined 6%. The report points to a mixed job market, but does not state the reason for the changes.