Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Aon Study: Campus Hiring Surges, Skill Alignment Key
A recent study shows that companies in India are planning to hire more new graduates.
Most companies expect their business to grow.
Key sectors like finance and technology are leading the way.
Companies will focus on hiring people with the right skills and retaining them long-term.
While salaries may not increase much, bonuses based on performance will be common.
Companies are also prioritizing workplace culture and diversity to keep employees happy and working well.
73% of organizations anticipate moderate to high business growth.
Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Consumer Goods lead the optimism.
Over 40% of companies plan to expand their workforce by over 10% in FY26.
Compensation growth remains modest, with emphasis on performance-based pay.
Organizations are focusing on culture alignment and skill-based hiring.
- Who
- Organizations and Graduates
- What
- Campus Hiring Outlook Improves
- When
- 2025-2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Organizations expect moderate to high growth
- Report Source
- Aon Campus Study Report 2025-26
- Organizations Expecting Growth
- 73%
- Workforce Expansion in FY26
- Over 40% plan over 10% growth
- Key Sectors
- Financial Services, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, IT, Industrials, Materials, Healthcare
- Variable Pay
- 10-12% of total package
- MBA Short-term Incentives
- 67%
Sources
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