New Delhi: According to the report, white-collar employment activity rose 9% in December compared to the same period last year.
In the white-collar employment sector, highly skilled, strategically important jobs were in high demand.
According to Naukri JobSpeak, the index rose to 2,651 points in December 2024, with a stronger annual growth rate of 9%.
In December's white-collar employment, AI/ML registered 36% jumps, 13% oil and gas, 12% FMCG, 12% healthcare, and 12% jumps.
The report further stated that fresh recruitment witnessed a slowdown throughout 2024, but registered a 6% jump in December. Freshers employment has increased the design sector by 39%, beauty and health by 26%, and consumer durability by 19%.
Top Metro City saw an impressive 10% jump in recruitment at the end of the year, the report said.
After the October recruitment trend, South India's performance was also strong in December, which contributed significantly to the increase in white-collar jobs.
Chennai and Bengaluru registered 35% and 21% jumps during recruitment, respectively.
Coimbatore registered 14% jumps in the recruitment of Freshers, and Hyderabad registered 15% jumps in the employment. Recruitment by foreign multinational companies has increased by 52%.
Pawan Goyal, chief business officer at Naukri.com, said the Indian job market is entering 2025 with a vibrant presence and is driven by AI/ML development and creative fields.
“The rapid growth of new recruits and the role of C-Suites shows that we are transforming into a more dynamic landscape. Traditional sectors like FMCG are embracing this evolution and adding new talent with strategic expertise,” he said.
