Summary:

The Naukri JobSpeak May 2025 report highlights shifting recruitment patterns in the IT sector. While overall IT job opportunities declined by 5% year-on-year, roles in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning saw a 25% increase. Hyderabad and Kochi recorded 7% and 8% growth, respectively, driven by senior-level hiring. Pune experienced a 4% rise, fueled by a 26% surge in startup recruitment. AI/ML demand remains strong and consistent across cities, particularly among experienced professionals.

Beyond IT, real estate and insurance showed positive hiring trends, with 5% and 6% growth, respectively. In contrast, retail, telecom/ISP, and banking, finance, and broking sectors saw declines of 8 - 9%. Notably, unicorns in banking and financial services increased hiring by 29%. The JobSpeak Index tracks hiring trends on the Naukri platform by analyzing job listings, applications, and recruiter activity across industries, cities, and experience levels

Source: IBEF

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