India Inc to boost hiring by at least 10% next year vs 2024, estimates CIEL HR
India Inc is likely to accelerate its headcount expansion in the coming year with most of the hiring focused on new technologies like AI and data analytics, besides sustainability and diversifying talent.
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Executives at firms like Colgate-Palmolive, DS Group, KPMG, Deloitte, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra and Meesho are updeat on 2025. For most of these companies, overall hiring is likely to surpass the current year's levels, while for others, it will be in line with 2024. Companies are also likely to focus on upskilling the existing workforce.
According to CIEL HR's hiring analysis of all sectors, shared exclusively with ET, 2025 will mark at least a 10% increase in jobs compared to the current year. «The highest number of jobs will be added in sectors like semiconductor, startups, cybersecurity, renewable energy, AI and GCCs,» said chief executive officer Aditya Mishra.
FMCG conglomerate DS Group is looking to grow its headcount next year to support new product launches and expansion plans. Colgate-Palmolive will also be growing its workforce in India, which it considers a «strategic priority» market. IT services company Tech Mahindra and e-commerce firm Meesho are looking at fresh recruitments through the campus route.
«The global organisation is looking to seriously grow the India business,» said Balaji Sreenivasan, EVP HR,
