Tech, engineering roles lead placements: Report

Bengaluru: Indian companies are resuming campus hiring with renewed confidence, signaling an uptick in 2025 after last year's subdued activity. A study by Aon reveals that two in five organisations plan to increase their workforce by over 10%, driven mainly by a robust business outlook and sector-specific growth.

Aon India's 14th Campus Hiring Study 2025-26, covering over 220 organisations across multiple sectors, shows that 73% of employers anticipate moderate to high growth in 2025-26, with half expecting topline growth to exceed 10%. This optimism is translating into enhanced campus hiring plans, particularly in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

The report showed that Indian employers display a net employment outlook of 43% in Q2 2025, surpassing the global average by 18 points. This signals a broad-based recovery and growing confidence in the economy.

The report also highlights a positive shift in business sentiment, with 73% of organisations anticipating moderate to high growth. Key sectors driving this optimism include financial institutions, life sciences, and consumer goods. This positive outlook is reflected in stronger hiring intent, showing a significant improvement over 2024.

Sectors such as information technology, industrial and materials, and healthcare are experiencing marked growth. Over 40% of surveyed companies plan to expand their workforce by more than 10% in FY26, signalling a broader job market recovery and positioning India favourably amidst global economic challenges.

Despite this rebound, compensation growth remains modest across tiers and qualifications. Organisations are focusing on performance incentivisation through variable pay, ranging from 10% to 12%.