With global banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) giants increasingly zeroing in on India, the number of BFSI global capability centres (GCCs) is poised to double from around 120 to over 250 by 2030, with cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad leading the charge. While Bengaluru already houses nearly 35% or 42 of the BFSI GCCs […]
Hiring now: As IT jobs become hard to land, GCCs offer freshers new hope
For the longest time, GCCs were synonymous with grunt work and low salaries. These centres—considered as back-office support for large multinational firms—weren’t particularly high on the minds of engineering students. However, things have changed. GCCs in India—numbering over 1,600 and employing 1.66 million people are now places for research and development. More importantly, they are […]
Skill-based hiring is the future of recruitment
The Indian job market is undergoing a sea of changes, with skills becoming hiring parameters for employees. Gone are the days when a degree or work experience sufficed; today, it is all about the appropriate skillset. This transition has paved the way for new career paths that will help professionals showcase their skills and land […]
Bengaluru dominates the supply of active talent with skills in demand for BFSI GCCs: Careernet report
Bengaluru dominates the supply of active talent with skills in demand for BFSI GCCs, housing 35% of India’s BFSI GCCs and 26% of active jobseekers with skills in demand, a new report from talent solutions provider Careernet has revealed. Hyderabad emerges as the second preferred city for BFSI GCCs establishing new centres or expanding within […]
From IIT to Tech-Driven Recruitment: Anshuman Das’s Journey with Careernet | Anshuman Das | TBCY
In the latest episode of “The Brand Called You,” Anshuman Das, CEO and Co-Founder of Careernet, delves into the origin story of Careernet, the pivotal role of technology in recruitment, and innovative strategies that have set them apart in the industry. He also highlights the company’s efforts in promoting gender diversity and inclusion and the […]
Budget focus on job creation for youth seen spurring economic growth too
India’s job market faces a significant mismatch between the aspirations of job seekers and the reality in the employment landscape, says Anshuman Das, CEO & Co-Founder of Careernet. This is one of the reasons why many graduates are unemployed or underpaid. The good thing, he says, is that the Budget 2024-25 has made an attempt […]
Opinion | Freshers to Founders: What The ‘IPO Wave’ Really Says About India’s Startups
“An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down” – Reid Hoffman, Co-founder of LinkedIn Just last week, over a laid-back coffee chat, I caught up with a CEO who had first walked into my office as a newbie fresh out of college. Now, he’s excited about […]
The Green Job Evolution in India: Pioneering a Sustainable Future
From climate change to global warming situations that the world is facing today, organisations globally have realised that environmental protection is not an option anymore but a vital part of their long-term success strategy. In this context, it is no surprise that ‘sustainable’ and ‘eco-friendly’ are commonly used terms in the business world today. To […]
Numero uno: How GCCs raced to pole position in hiring stakes
Captive service arms of large multinational firms, or global capability centres (GCCs), emerged as top hirers of technology talent in the first quarter this fiscal, beating IT services companies for the first time, marking a churn in the recruitment profile of India’s $250-billion software services sector, according to industry data. Already, GCCs are wooing talent […]
BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast: Anshuman Das Shares Careernet’s Success Secrets
The podcast by Ashish Airon on BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast features Mr. Anshuman Das, CEO, and Co-founder, Careernet. Careernet, India’s leading talent solution provider, specialises in additional services such as Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital First Hiring Solutions, Talent Branding Services, Research and Consulting, Premium Hiring, and Career Transition Support, providing clients with a holistic approach […]









