TISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch of 2024-26 has concluded final placements with a mean CTC of Rs 28.69 lakh. The top salary saw a remarkable 82% surge to Rs 66 lakh. Aditya Birla Group led in offers, with consulting emerging as the most popular domain. Several new recruiters joined, alongside returning firms, indicating strong industry interest.
The Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission has released the final results for 169 trainee trained graduate teacher (medical) positions. The recruitment process for post code 25003 is now complete. Candidates can check their selection status on the official website. The merit list was prepared based on computer-based tests and document verification. The result is available in PDF format for download.
IIM Ahmedabad has successfully completed its final placement process for the PGP Class of 2026. Students secured positions across 26 diverse cohorts and various industry sectors. The private equity, venture capital, and asset management cohort saw a significant 45% rise in offers. Management consulting and investment banking also reported strong recruitment.
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has announced Tier-I exam marks for two major recruitments. Candidates for Post Code 802/23 are shortlisted for Skill Test, while Assistant Section Officer Post Code 101/23 applicants move to Tier-II. Thousands of candidates can now check their scores online. This brings clarity for those awaiting the next stages of their application process.
Median CEO compensation in India reached Rs 10.5 crore in FY26, marking the slowest growth since COVID-19. This reflects evolving incentive structures and market volatility, with CFOs seeing the highest pay increases due to high attrition and shareholder accountability. Boards are increasingly focusing on internal performance metrics over share price for executive rewards.
Blue-collar jobs are seeing faster salary growth than some white-collar roles. Delivery and driver positions experienced significant pay increases. Manufacturing jobs also saw a rise. This indicates a shift in India's labor market. However, gender pay gaps persist. Metros offer higher salaries than smaller cities. The IT sector continues to lead in baseline pay.
The government is launching a major initiative to boost employment and road safety. Over the next five years, driving schools will open in 120 aspirational districts and 500 backward blocks. This plan aims to create one crore jobs by training youth and addressing India's driver shortage.
India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector is shifting to a capability-led hiring phase, with talent demand rising 35% from about 73,000 roles in 2023 to nearly 99,000 in 2025, according to CIEL HR. Hiring is now focused on technology roles such as software engineers, DevOps, and AI/ML specialists, as companies invest in digital infrastructure and customer experience.
Graduates from top Indian business schools have received higher salary offers this year. This trend continues despite global geopolitical tensions. Consulting and financial firms led the hiring process. Placement teams reported strong participation from these sectors. This helped to balance slower recruitment in technology. Offers from Gulf region companies remain unaffected.
India's workforce is set for significant growth in the first half of FY27. E-commerce, tech startups, healthcare, pharma, and manufacturing are leading the expansion. Large enterprises show the strongest hiring sentiment. This growth reflects structural and policy-driven changes in the job market. Businesses are adapting their workforce models to new regulations.