Job market rebounds with 11% surge in June

Startups, AI roles drive momentum, says Naukri report

- BISWAJIBAN SHARMA

THE COUNTRY'S WHITE-COLLAR job market showed strong signs of recovery in June, with overall hiring activity rising 11% month-on-month, led by the services sector, robust fresher intake, and a surge in demand for AI-related roles.

However, the IT services segment continued to face headwinds, reflecting persistent global uncertainty and weak discretionary tech spending.

According to the Naukri JobSpeak Index, hiring grew across major sectors, with advertising/PR/events leading at 22%, followed by hospitality (21%), BPO/ITES (19%), and media & entertainment (16%).

Unicorns ramped up hiring by 30%, while the insurance sector emerged as the top performer with a 32% increase, driven in large part by a 59% spike in fresher recruitment.