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India Hiring Prioritizes Skills Over Headcount
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Michael Page India MD Ankit Agarwala says India’s job market remains active but uneven as of Dec. 23, 2025, with hiring concentrated in manufacturing, renewables, and over 1,600 Global Capability Centers employing more than 1.6 million. He notes salary growth is moderating while demand rises for specialised skills — AI/data fluency, governance/ESG, and cross-functional execution — shaping employability through 2030.
Key Points
- 1Highlights hiring concentrated in manufacturing, renewables, and 1,600+ GCCs employing over 1.6 million
- 2Explains skills-based hiring shifts pay toward specialised roles like AI, automation, ESG, and data analytics
- 3Advises professionals to develop AI/data fluency, governance literacy, and cross-functional execution skills
Scoring Rationale
Provides timely, actionable India hiring guidance with sector data, but relies largely on a single industry source.
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