FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study
The Hindu
Mumbai topped the list with the highest job demand in the FMCG segment
Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) continued to be the most sought-after sector by job-seekers, a study by the human resources services firm CIEL HR Services said on Thursday.
Mumbai topped the list with the highest job demand in the FMCG segment while Masters in Business Administration degree was the most preferred qualification by employers.
"For freshers and mid-level employees, the sector is perceived to be offering the most promising job prospects," the study said.
Most of the top FMCG companies grapple with the challenge of not having the requisite percentage of women in their workforce as only 14% of employees comprise women in the sector, it said.
"Employment outlook is promising for young management graduates and mid-level employees in the FMCG domain. We see strong growth in hiring the FMCG segment driven by an uptick in sales in the festive season," said CIEL (HR Services) managing director and CEO Aditya Narayan Mishra.
"Our research shows the demand for sales professionals is the highest followed by operations, business development, marketing and IT functions," he said.
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Thursday it expected its fourth-quarter profit to reach a record 20 trillion won ($13.8 billion).
India's climate progress shows reduced emissions intensity and increased renewable capacity, but absolute emissions remain high, requiring urgent action.
According to recent Foreign Trade Performance Analysis data, India’s overall exports remained resilient in late 2025, even as traditional sectors faced sharp declines. While shipments of gems and jewellery to the U.S. plummeted, the overall figures were bolstered by a massive 237% surge in telecom exports, particularly smartphones. Data shows that Indian exporters are aggressively diversifying their portfolios. By deepening ties with existing partners and discovering new alliances, India is replacing lost U.S. sales with a more diversified set of trade partners
Agnivesh Agarwal, son of billionaire Anil Agarwal, dies at 49 after a skiing accident and subsequent cardiac arrest.
Infosys partners with AWS to enhance generative AI adoption, transforming operations and innovation across multiple industries.
India requests fare data from airlines amid IndiGo's antitrust investigation following widespread flight cancellations and disruptions.
Despite severe air pollution, Delhi remains the top choice for high-value homebuyers, including HNIs and celebrities.
Centre invites public feedback on the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, aiming to replace the 1968 Insecticides Act.
India's wind energy capacity reached 54.51 GW in 2025, marking an 85.4% increase from the previous year.
The government forecasts a 7.4% GDP growth for 2025-26, highlighting sector-specific trends and anticipated slowdowns in the second half.
The government forecasts a 7.4% GDP growth for 2025-26, highlighting sector-specific trends and anticipated slowdowns in the second half.
Stock markets fall for third consecutive day amid geopolitical tensions and tariff hike concerns, despite gains from select tech stocks.
The rupee appreciated 31 paise to close at 89.87 against the U.S. dollar, influenced by RBI intervention and falling oil prices.