These Are The Most In-Demand Job Roles
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02 September 2025
India's white-collar job market recorded steady growth in August, driven largely by non-IT sectors and the massive surge of AI and Machine Learning (ML) roles
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According to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report, overall hiring activity grew 3 per cent year-on-year
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Hyderabad emerged as the top metro for recruitment, especially in the startup ecosystem
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AI/ML roles saw a record 54% growth, underscoring the increasing demand for advanced tech skills
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Non-IT sectors such as Insurance (+24%), Hospitality/Travel (+22%), Real Estate (+18%), BPO/ITES (+17%), and Education (+16%) drove hiring momentum
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In contrast, IT/Software Services fell by 6% and Telecom by 13%, though IT unicorns bucked the trend with a 10% rise in hiring
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Hospitality maintained its upward streak with a 22% YoY jump, while fresher hiring in the sector soared by 44%
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Real Estate hiring climbed 18%, led by southern hubs-Chennai (+22%) and Hyderabad (+18%)
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