Date:27/06/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/06/27/stories/2006062702220500.htm

Back `Banking, infrastructure top job-providers'

Our Bureau

Bangalore , June 26

Banking and infrastructure are emerging as major job-providers in the country, according to the India Salary Guide 2006, released by Kelly Services, a staffing solutions firm.

In the banking sector, bulk hiring is expected to continue for the next six to 12 months and there is a very high demand for experienced professionals to manage the wealth of high networth individuals as well as retail investors.

The large number of infrastructure projects coming up has led to a great demand for engineers, technicians, officers and managers in the realty sector. The guide gives current trends in the salaries structure for 140 positions in key sectors. India reported the highest average salary increase at 13.9 per cent and employees in the Indian IT-enabled industry received the highest increase at 17.9 per cent, says the report.

"Given the current economic climate, companies need to pay added attention to compensation benefits because it will make a key difference in retaining good talent," feels Ms Achal Khanna, Country General Manager, Kelly Services for India.