Kolkata sees 8% drop in hiring during May-June: Naukri

Our Bureau Updated - July 16, 2014 at 08:38 PM.

Kolkata has witnessed an 8 per cent dip in monthly hiring between May and June this year. However, on a yearly basis there was a 5 per cent growth in June this year compared to June 2013.

According to the Naukri Job Speak Index for June 2014, industry-wise hiring sentiments was positive with the telecom & BPO sector witnessing a 20 per cent growth.

“Sectors like IT and ITES seem to propel the growth of the job market. Availability of quality talent across domains is an added force multiplier for companies to expand their presence in this city and we can expect the hiring to pick up further in the coming months,” V Suresh, Executive VP and National Head Sales, Naukri.com said​ in a release issued by the company​.

Apart from IT and ITES, the auto, oil & gas sectors have seen a growth of 18 per cent and 16 per cent respectively.

Pharma saw a 22 per cent growth on a y-on-y basis; while construction and engineering saw 13 per cent growth.

Insurance and capital goods sector has also witnessed a double digit growth; with banking witnessing an 11 per cent y-on-y growth.

Published on July 16, 2014 10:21