Online recruitment in India surges 31% in December
Online recruitment in India surges 31% in December

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Online hiring activity in India rose 31% year-on-year in December 2024, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker (fit).
Hiring activity increased by 5% in December on a month-on-month basis. The hiring index reached 334, showcasing resilience and optimism in the job market.
The index noted an uptick in recruitment activity in 22 out of 27 industries annually with consumer electronics leading the way with a 60% increase. Manufacturing reported a 57% increase.
Meanwhile, 11 out of 13 functions (job roles) reported annual growth with strong demand for talent in medical & HR roles. Medical roles reported a 44% annual increase followed by HR & admin roles at 33%.
Annual hiring surged across all 13 monitored cities in December, with Coimbatore (58%) leading year-on-year growth. Mumbai topped monthly demand with 11% growth.
The hiring demand for entry-level saw an 18% increase annually, while hiring for associate roles with an experience of 4-6 years saw an upsurge of 15% in hiring on year-on-year basis.
At the same time, mid-senior level roles (7 - 10 years of experience) saw a 20% increase while senior-level roles with 11-15 years registered a 5% uptick.
On the other hand, there was a 6% drop in hiring activity for roles demanding 16+ years of experience.