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India's White-Collar Job Market Surges in February

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Mar 03, 2026

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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The report indicates a positive outlook for India's job market, particularly in the IT sector and AI/ML roles, which could lead to increased investor confidence in related industries. Strong hiring momentum, especially by Indian MNCs, suggests robust economic activity and potential for growth.

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Event Summary

India's white-collar job market experienced its strongest February performance in recent years, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index rising 12% year-on-year to 3,233 points. This growth was driven by a recovery in the IT sector, which saw a 6% year-on-year increase in hiring, and a significant surge in AI/ML roles, up 49% overall. Indian multinational companies (MNCs) were key drivers, expanding overall hiring by 24% and AI/ML hiring by 82%. Non-IT sectors like insurance, BPO/ITES, real estate, hospitality/travel, and retail also contributed to the momentum. Fresher hiring grew 17% annually, and demand for high-value roles (above Rs 20 lakh per annum) increased by 23%.

Key Actions
95 India white-collar job market grew
85 India AI/ML hiring rose
80 India IT sector hiring grew
Entities Involved
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India
India's white-collar job market experienced its strongest February performance in recent years, with a 12% year-on-year growth. This indicates a robust economic environment and positive outlook for the nation's workforce.
Importance 100 Sentiment 65
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Naukri.com
Naukri.com's JobSpeak Index is the primary source of data for this report, indicating its significant role in tracking India's white-collar job market trends. The positive report reflects well on the platform's relevance and data accuracy.
Importance 90 Sentiment 70
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Pawan Goyal
Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer at Naukri.com, provided commentary on the report, highlighting the meaningful recovery in IT hiring and the healthy pace of investment in AI talent by Indian MNCs.
Importance 70 Sentiment 60
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Pawan Goyal related ↔ Naukri.com
Naukri.com related ↔ India
Pawan Goyal related ↔ India
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