India’s job market likely to grow 4.4% in second half of 2025-26, up from 2.8% in first half: TeamLease Services
India anticipates a 4.4% net job growth in the latter half of 2025-26. Large companies are leading this hiring surge. E-commerce, tech startups, logistics, and retail sectors show strong expansion. Employers prioritize value hiring, focusing on productivity and essential skills like communication and critical thinking. This indicates a shift towards skill-driven recruitment for future workforce needs.
Freshers
NIT-Hamirpur student gets annual package of Rs 3.40 crore
A student from NIT Hamirpur, Aryan Mittal, has achieved a record placement package of Rs 3.40 crore. This is the highest annual package secured by any student from the institute to date. Two female students in the Electronics stream also received substantial packages of Rs 1.68 crore each.
IIM Ahmedabad's 2025 PGP placement season saw BFSI as the highest-paying sector, with a maximum earning potential of Rs 1.1 crore. Consulting remained the top choice for students, though its participation decreased, while BFSI saw increased interest. The mean MEP rose to Rs 35.2 lakh, with top sectors accounting for 80% of recruitments.
Mid-Career
The 2025 MBA question: Career catalyst or costly detour?
An MBA develops leadership and problem-solving skills for career advancement. It prepares individuals to manage complex workplace changes. NMIMS offers programs with various specialisations. Admissions for the 2026 MBA batch are open through the NMAT by GMAC exam. The application deadline is October 10, 2025. This investment builds capabilities and professional connections.
The 10-month executive programme aims to equip experienced professionals for enterprise-wide leadership roles through a blend of strategic depth, digital agility, and on-ground problem solving. Read on to know more.
C-Suite
X-factor for CXO jobs: Tackling turmoil, companies seek leaders skilled in managing disruption amid global uncertainty
In today's volatile landscape, candidates with a proven history of navigating change and disruption are increasingly favored for C-suite roles. Leaders who can transform uncertainty into opportunity, pivot effectively, and demonstrate resilience are now highly sought after by executive search firms and corporate boards.
Rajeev Jain, Bajaj Finance Managing Director, emerged as the highest-paid NBFC CEO in FY25. His total package exceeded Rs 65 crore, with ESOPs adding Rs 40 crore. Arvind Kapil of Poonawalla Fincorp was the second-highest paid. Sashidhar Jagdishan of HDFC Bank was India's highest-paid banker, drawing over Rs 12 crore.
HR Policies & Trends
India’s job market likely to grow 4.4% in second half of 2025-26, up from 2.8% in first half: TeamLease Services
India anticipates a 4.4% net job growth in the latter half of 2025-26. Large companies are leading this hiring surge. E-commerce, tech startups, logistics, and retail sectors show strong expansion. Employers prioritize value hiring, focusing on productivity and essential skills like communication and critical thinking. This indicates a shift towards skill-driven recruitment for future workforce needs.
Salaries in India are projected to rise 9% in 2026, slightly up from 8.9% in 2025, according to Aon’s Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26. Real estate, infrastructure, and NBFCs are expected to lead salary growth, while attrition rates have declined to 17.1%, indicating improved employee retention. Strong domestic consumption, investments, and policy reforms support continued wage growth and talent stability.
Government Jobs
Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo industry policy to generate over 5 lakh jobs
Maharashtra's cabinet greenlit a new bamboo policy targeting Rs 50,000 crore investment and over 5 lakh jobs by developing 15 clusters. Farmers will find a sustainable income source. Additionally, a Rs 500 crore plan will upgrade Dr. Ambedkar's educational institutions, and 2,228 new posts were sanctioned for the Bombay High Court.
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the engagement of over 2,600 youth in the state electricity board to address the shortage of field staff. 1,602 candidates will be engaged as Bijli Upbhogta Mitras, and 1,000 as T-Mates in Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). This initiative aims to strengthen electricity services across the state.
Exams & Results
SSC CGL Answer Key 2025: Check latest update, objection window and other key details
SSC CGL Answer Key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is releasing the provisional answer key for the CGL Tier-I Exam 2025 today, October 15, on ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check their answers and raise objections online with supporting proof. This marks the start of the evaluation process for the recruitment drive aiming to fill 14,582 vacancies.
The National Board of Examinations has cancelled NEET PG 2025 results for 22 candidates due to unfair means, with disqualifications spanning multiple years. Additionally, 11 foreign medical graduates were disqualified from the FMGE for malpractice. The board warns against using cancelled results for any official purposes.
