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Salary Increments in India Expected to Hold Steady in 2026: Report

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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Salary increments across India Inc are expected to remain largely stable in 2026, with average hikes projected at 9.1 per cent, slightly higher than the 9 per cent increase recorded in 2025, a new report said on Monday.The “Deloitte India Talent Outlook 2026” report by Deloitte, based on a survey conducted earlier this year across multiple sectors, indicated that companies are now settling into a steady pattern of annual pay increases after the sharp fluctuations se…

India’s White-Collar Job Market Sees 16% Surge in Fresher Hiring, Naukri Report Reveals

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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) India’s white‑collar job market closed the financial year on a strong note, with fresher hiring surging 16 per cent YOY, with growth distributed across both metro and non-metro markets, a report said on Monday.The report from Naukri said non‑IT sectors anchored job market expansion, led by hospitality with 21 per cent year‑on‑year growth, followed by BPO or ITES at 18 per cent, oil & gas and education each at 15 per cent, and real estate at 14 per cent.It …

South Korean Youth Face Economic Pressures Due to Long Job Searches and Rising Housing Costs

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Seoul, Jan 19 (IANS) Longer job searches and rising housing costs are intensifying economic pressure on young South Koreans amid the country’s structural challenges and sluggish growth, a central bank report said on Monday.According to a report on youth economic conditions released by the Bank of Korea (BOK), many young job seekers are experiencing prolonged job searches early in their careers as companies increasingly favour experienced workers and expand rolling recruitment, rather than the tr…