IT companies rescue job-scene, hiring rises 6% in June

Hiring activities registered 6 per cent growth in June led by the IT-software industry, which clocked 26 per cent growth. The Naukri’s job index for June stood at 2,172, up 6 per cent compared to June 2018 when it was 2,047.

Hiring activity in the IT-software industry clocked a growth of 26 per cent, making it one of the fastest-growing industries. Besides IT-software other industries, the growth was helped by advertising and PR (14 per cent), FMCG (8 per cent) and media and dotcom (11 per cent). Insurance also saw a growth of 17 per cent.

However, auto and ancillary and banking dipped 18 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively. Professionals in functional areas like HR, administration and sales or business development were in demand with a rise of 15 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively. But banking and BPO areas recorded a dip of 14 per cent and 2 per cent, respectively.