SectorPerformanceInsurance+19%BPO/ITES+9%Healthcare+6%Banking-15%Telecom-12%Auto-7%“While the job market remained stable in May, demand for high-value talent continued to stand out across industries, with AI/ML roles leading the charge,” said Hitesh Oberoi, MD & CEO, Info Edge.Hiring trends by geographyMetros like Hyderabad (+6%) and Indore (+12%) recorded strong growth, with Hyderabad also seeing a sharp +20% rise in GCC hiring. Other cities such as Bhubaneswar (+8%), Coimbatore (+8%), and Bhubaneswar also indicate steady expansion, while Bengaluru (+2%) and Jaipur (+3%) show modest gains.
In contrast, several major hubs including Mumbai (-6%), Pune (-1%), Kolkata (-5%), and Chandigarh (-7%) witnessed declines, reflecting uneven hiring momentum across regions.
The map also underscores the rise of non-metro cities as emerging hiring hotspots, especially for fresher recruitment. Jaipur and Coimbatore are highlighted for strong fresher demand, with year-on-year growth of +14% and +13% respectively. Sorce: Info EdgeAlso Read: Businesses are handing over important jobs to AI. Should they?(Edited by : Prashant)First Published: Jun 1, 2026 11:20 PM IST
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