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In a special report, Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs said the labour market impacts of gen-AI are expected to be "uneven" and it looks gen-AI as a medium-term positive for India's growth outlook.
Karnataka will begin recruiting for 74,000 government positions starting this Sunday. The state government has implemented technology-driven measures to ensure fair examinations. These steps aim to prevent paper leaks and recruitment irregularities effectively. Notifications for over 36,000 posts will be released within six months.
Extreme heat could make outdoor work increasingly unsafe across Indian cities, leading to significant job-equivalent labour losses and economic costs, according to a World Bank report. New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai are projected to lose hundreds of thousands of full-time jobs by 2050 as working hours become unsafe.
Companies are gearing up for a stronger festive hiring season this year. Temporary recruitment is expected to exceed last year's levels significantly. This surge is driven by resilient domestic consumption and expanding retail sectors. Ecommerce and logistics companies are leading this festive hiring push. Growth is also accelerating beyond major metropolitan areas.
Generative AI could substitute twelve percent of Indian non-agricultural jobs. Forty-eight percent of jobs will likely be complemented by this technology. Healthcare and education sectors are expected to benefit most from AI augmentation. India's GenAI adoption depends on infrastructure and compute affordability. Widespread adoption could boost annual labor productivity growth significantly.
Indian companies report fresh graduates lack essential skills for immediate contribution. Many corporations still prioritize academic scores over practical abilities. Colleges perceive a skills-first approach which companies have not fully adopted. Students and employers prepare for different hiring criteria, creating a perception gap. Corporates now seek entrepreneurial mindsets, indicating a shift in hiring priorities.
Rajasthan will hire 24,752 sanitation workers on contract. Applications will be accepted online from August 15 to September 28. This recruitment aims to improve urban cleanliness and support the Swachh Bharat Mission. Candidates must be Rajasthan domiciles aged 21 to 40 with one year of experience.
India's salary growth is becoming more geographically balanced, with Tier-2 cities such as Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur and Jaipur recording projected increments close to leading metros, according to TeamLease's FY2026-27 Jobs and Salaries Primer. The shift reflects manufacturing expansion, industrial corridors and rising enterprise investments beyond traditional technology hubs.
HSBC plans to hire more than 200 professionals in Singapore, including AI specialists and wealth managers, as part of its strategy to expand higher-fee businesses and accelerate artificial intelligence adoption. The bank will launch a new AI centre in the city, focusing on areas such as personalised wealth management, AI-driven treasury solutions and digital payments. The move comes as HSBC strengthens its presence in Asia while restructuring its operations and investing in future-focused technologies.
India's AI and manufacturing push is reshaping the job market, with engineers, technical support professionals and infrastructure roles seeing stronger salary growth than software developers, according to TeamLease. Backed by government investments in semiconductors, electronics and EVs, the country's next wage boom appears increasingly tied to building and running AI infrastructure.
