Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Campus Hiring in India Expected to Grow, Salaries Muted
Companies in India plan to hire more graduates in the coming year.
A study shows that many companies expect to hire more employees, with financial services, life sciences, and consumer goods leading the way.
However, salaries will likely stay about the same, with bonuses making up a large part of the pay.
Companies are now more focused on ensuring new hires fit the company culture and are looking for ways to have a more diverse workforce.
Many companies are also offering internships, hoping to find new employees.
The job market is changing to focus on company culture and a better employee fit.
73% of Indian companies anticipate moderate to high hiring growth in FY26.
40% of firms plan to expand their workforce by more than 10%.
MBA and engineering graduates will see modest pay gains.
67% of companies offer short-term incentives to MBA graduates.
Nearly 90% of firms test for cultural fit in new hires.
- Who
- Indian companies and recruiters
- What
- Moderate to high hiring growth is expected
- When
- FY26
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to a recovering job market and focus on talent acquisition.
- Report Name
- Aon Campus Study Report 2025-26
- Recruiters Anticipating Growth
- 73%
- Companies Expanding Workforce by >10% in FY26
- 40%
- Organizations Offering Variable Pay to MBA Grads
- 67%
- Organizations with Gender Balance Targets
- 50%