{"id":45189,"date":"2025-01-23T15:40:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/?p=45189"},"modified":"2025-01-23T15:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:10:19","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-dec-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-dec-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"AI and India Hiring Trends: December 2024 Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>December 2024 capped the year with a <strong>5% month-on-month (MoM)<\/strong> growth, and a <strong>12% six-month increase<\/strong> in hiring activity. The hiring index reached <strong>334<\/strong>, showcasing resilience and optimism in the job market. Recruitment surged by an impressive <strong>31% year-on-year (YoY)<\/strong>, setting the stage for skill-driven growth in 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Insights-Tracker-Dec24-Trends.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Insights Tracker - Dec&#039;24 Trends.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-01665756-2b0b-416b-a95b-df22d1b67888\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Insights-Tracker-Dec24-Trends.pdf\">Insights Tracker &#8211; Dec&#8217;24 Trends<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Insights-Tracker-Dec24-Trends.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-01665756-2b0b-416b-a95b-df22d1b67888\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<a style=\"display: inline-block;background-color: #7900c6;color: #fff;text-align: center;padding: 10px 20px;text-decoration: none;font-size: 18px;border-radius: 4px;font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Insights-Tracker-Dec24-Trends.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Dec 2024 fit Report (India) PDF<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Metro growth:<\/strong> Mumbai (+11% MoM, +23% YoY) and Bengaluru (+5% MoM) led hiring activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sector growth:<\/strong> Telecommunications saw a <strong>25% quarterly increase<\/strong>, driven by 5G expansion.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI surge:<\/strong> AI hiring growth (+42% over two years) reflects the rapid adoption of AI-driven solutions across industries.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top functions:<\/strong> Medical roles (+44% YoY) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/hr-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"HR jobs\"><strong>HR<\/strong><\/a> &amp; Admin (+33% YoY, +3% MoM) recorded significant gains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industry performance in December 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the 27 industries tracked by FIT, 22 reported annual growth. Noteworthy performers include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/manufacturing-jobs-in-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Manufacturing jobs\">Manufacturing<\/a> (+57% YoY, +11% MoM):<\/strong> Boosted by Industry 4.0 and increased industrial output.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Electronics (+60% YoY, +7% MoM):<\/strong> Sustained by demand for advanced technology products.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/telecommunication-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Telecommunications jobs\"><strong>Telecommunications<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+38% YoY, +5% MoM):<\/strong> Led by 5G rollout and investments.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/healthcare-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Healthcare jobs\"><strong>Healthcare<\/strong><\/a><strong> &amp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/pharmaceutical-production-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pharmaceuticals jobs\"><strong>Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+25% YoY):<\/strong> Accelerated by telemedicine and AI-powered diagnostics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Functional and regional trends<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/medical-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"medical jobs\"><strong>Medical<\/strong><\/a><strong> roles (+44% YoY):<\/strong> Demand surged for telemedicine and diagnostics professionals.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/it-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"IT jobs\"><strong>IT<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+17% YoY):<\/strong> Dominated by roles in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional leaders:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/jobs-in-mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"mumbai jobs\"><strong>Mumbai<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(+11% MoM, +23% YoY) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/jobs-in-coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"coimbatore jobs\"><strong>Coimbatore<\/strong><\/a> (+58% YoY, +2% MoM) stood out.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AI: A game-changer for 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is set to redefine India\u2019s workforce in 2025, with 253,000 AI-related jobs recorded in 2024, marking a 42% growth over two years. The foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) forecasts a further 14% increase in AI hiring in 2025, solidifying its role as a transformative force across industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key AI trends<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top industries:<\/strong> IT (35%), BFSI (11%), Healthcare (8%), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/retail-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"retail jobs\"><strong>Retail<\/strong><\/a> (8%) lead AI job creation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills in demand:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/python-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"python jobs\"><strong>Python<\/strong><\/a> (53%), AI\/ML (32%), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/data-scientist-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"data science jobs\"><strong>Data Science<\/strong><\/a> (18%), PyTorch (16%), and TensorFlow (15%) dominate.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geographic hubs:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/jobs-in-bengaluru-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"bengaluru jobs\"><strong>Bengaluru<\/strong><\/a> (26%), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/jobs-in-pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"pune jobs\"><strong>Pune<\/strong><\/a> (17%), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/jobs-in-delhi-ncr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"delhi ncr jobs\"><strong>Delhi\/NCR<\/strong><\/a> (14%) remain hotspots, while Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore are emerging as key players.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> AI-driven solutions in automation, predictive analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies are driving growth.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the foundit Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) offers a comprehensive analysis of hiring trends across industries, functions, and geographies. By tracking millions of job postings, it provides actionable insights for businesses and professionals navigating a dynamic job market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, contact <strong>pr@foundit.ai<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 2024 capped the year with a 5% month-on-month (MoM) growth, and a 12% six-month increase in hiring activity. The hiring index reached 334, showcasing resilience and optimism in the job market. 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