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From Paytm to Flipkart, India’s top startups let go of thousands of employees in 2024

10,000 jobs lost in 2024 as Indian startups face financial woes

In 2024, Paytm accounted for 3,500 layoffs, which represented 49 per cent of the total layoffs. Other notable layoffs included Flipkart (1,100-1,500 employees), Unacademy (900 employees), Byju’s (500 employees), etc.

Female directors earn 44% less than male counterparts: Report

Men occupy a higher proportion of seats in Board of Directors (BoDs) roles. (Image: Unsplash)

Women directors constitute only 18.4 percent of the board director positions and only 10 percent of the Key Managerial Personnel, according to the ‘Mind the Gender Gap’ report by the CFA Institute.

India’s job market to grow 9% in 2025, driven by IT, Retail, and BFSI sectors: Foundit

Low levels of mental well-being are worrying, and the ramifications of these trends on the economy are equally disturbing, the Economic Survey pointed out

The foundit has predicted that the IT-software jobs could see the growth of 15 percent in 2025, followed by the Retail sector (12 percent), Telecommunication (11 percent), and BFSI (10 percent), respectively.

Less than 2% of higher education institutes offer work-linked degrees: TeamLease report

The overwhelming student interest in Work-Linked Degrees highlights a tremendous opportunity for HEIs to reimagine their offerings

TheTeamLease data showed that 80 percent of the respondents believed that work experience on their CV improved their chances of securing high-paying jobs, while 40 percent identified financial independence as a key driver behind their preference for work-linked degrees

B-School placements: Digital marketing, social media managers, among most in-demand roles for freshers

Fresh MBA graduates have been in high demand from the IT, marketing, and BFSI sectors for the last three years (Photo: IIM-A)

Market headwinds have hit MBA grads’ hiring and startups have cut back on fresher intake, staffing firms indicate.

PM Internship Scheme: Can Rs 5,000 stipend make a difference? Here’s what experts say

Under the PM Internship Scheme, youth will get a monthly allowance of Rs 5,000 for one year and a one-time aid of Rs 6,000.

Under the PMIS Scheme young individuals aged 21-24 years from low-income households will get 12-month internship opportunities in the country’s top 500 companies

Gig economy booms: 1.2 million roles posted in festive season 2024

During the festive season, several businesses are turning to gig workers as a flexible staffing solution and offering attractive pay packages to secure their services.

In 2024, gig worker demand surged by 10 percent, pushing the total demand to 22 percent compared to 2023

IT firms report stable attrition in Q2, paving way for campus hiring surge in FY 25

AI/ML industries have continued to witness a boost in hiring at above 26 percent in January 2025.

Infosys observed 12.9 percent of voluntary attrition in Q2 FY 25 in the last twelve-month period (LTM) compared to 12.7 percent in the June quarter

Creative careers flourish as Gen Z pushes back against hustle culture: Report

Creator workshops, non-traditional colleges and business schools, and disruptive career successes are emerging (Image: Unsplash)

According to a report by report by Stumble and Kommune, the young workforce is gravitating towards startups that allow work-life balance.

Recruitment surge in Media & Entertainment: 27% growth, led by marketing, IT, hybrid work roles

AI/ML industries have continued to witness a boost in hiring at above 26 percent in January 2025.

Hiring for Associate roles with 4-6 years of experience and Mid-senior level roles (7 – 10 years of experience) saw a significant uptick by 16 percent