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

MUMBAI: Hiring activities registered 6 percent growth in June led by the IT-software industry, which clocked 26 percent growth.

The Naukri’s job index for June stood at 2,172, up 6 percent compared to June 2018 when it was 2,047.

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