With the uncertainty of recession prevailing in the whole world India with a promise of 6-7% growth in the next fiscal year of 2024-2025 has given new hope for the emerging sector for jobs in India 2024. As we enter the new year with the recent announcement of the budget by the Finance Minister there are surely some sectors to see an emergence. Let’s find out about the Emerging Sectors for Jobs in 2024 in India.
IT and Technology Sector
A degree in technology will never go waste in this time when the world is moving towards digitalization and tech-oriented sectors. The job opportunities in IT and Technology are going to increase twice if compared to other sectors. Some big names like Wipro, HCL, Infosys, and TCS are top recruiters in the IT field. In fact, the Indian government is also prioritizing the advancement in technology through programs like Digital India. Some of the best in-demand tech jobs in India are –
- Data Scientist
- Software Developer
- Computer Research Scientist
- Information Security Analyst
- Computer Analyst
- Web Developer
- Information Technology Manager
- Sales Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Computer Support Specialist
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Sector
One of the most talked about and hot topics of this year. If working with robotics and machine gives you a dopamine rush then this is your calling. If we talk about Artificial Intelligence then this field is all about giving human-like intelligence to machines or robots which can work like humans. It requires complex coding and programming. And this is not it there are more aspects to artificial intelligence like face recognition, speech recognition, iris recognition, translation, decision making, etc. Some sort out jobs in the field of Artificial Intelligence are:
- Software Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- IU/UX designer ( User experience designer)
- Algorithm Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Prosthetic Designer
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Research Scientist
Renewable Energy Sector
With the latest announcement of the budget and one of the sectors in focus was ‘green growth’ this renewable energy sector will expect enormous growth within a few upcoming years. As not only India but all the other countries are also switching towards a renewable energy source this sector is going to see a surge in opportunities all over the world. In India, even many startups are seen which are focused on Renewable energy. Many programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels are already introduced in major universities all over the world. Some most talked about jobs in the field of Renewable energy are:
- Environmental Scientist
- Technician
- Wind turbine engineer
- Solar Installer
- Energy manager in an organization
- Environmental Specialist
- Sustainability Engineer and Designer
Medical and Healthcare Service Sector
Healthcare is one of the known and oldest sectors which is still expanding. With an 8 billion population there is continuous growth in this sector, especially in times when new diseases showing up. India only with its huge population requires a constant supply of workers. There is always a requirement for trained doctors, nurses, and assistants. Some jobs in the sector are –
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Home Health Aid
- Medical Assistant
- Mental health Counselor
- Pharmacist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Dietitian
Data Analytics, Big data, and Data Science
Today’s technology-driven environment has made a big opportunity in these sectors and it is one of the emerging sectors. India Brand Equity Foundation reports that the market of the Indian Data Analytics industry is supposed to touch the $118 billion mark by 2026. Data Analytics in today’s time has become integral and important of business. The top companies in the Indian market that recruit data science background candidates are Accenture, IBM, Microsoft, Wipro, Fractal Analytics, Amazon, Deloitte, LinkedIn, Flipkart, Tata Consultancy Services, Oracle, Cloudera, Google, Tech Mahindra, Salesforce, Databrick. Some jobs under Data Analytics are:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst or BI Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Marketing Analyst
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship plays an important role in building a nation and its economy. Nick was named the start-up hub of the world by many, India has seen around 108 unicorns till 2022. Even the government is also focusing on this sector by launching schemes like ‘Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana’ and programs like ‘Startup India’, and ‘Make in India’ to support the start-up environment in India. As any new product or any service hit the market it boosts the market which in turn helps to boost the economy.
There are various industries within this sector like Food and health, Education, Personal care, E-commerce, the Medicinal sector, Diagnostic, Health care startups, and many more there are ample of industries to experiment with. There are various disciplines also to work like agriculture, with the advancement of science agriculture is also seeing a modernization and there are many entrepreneurs working towards the goal of providing modern tools to farmers. The environment is another area to work on with an increasing focus on conserving it many people are looking for ways to conserve it by providing a solution to problems also.
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) or CPG ( Consumer Packaged Goods)
According to data FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) or CPG ( Consumer Packaged Goods) in the Indian economy is the fourth largest sector. It is the most stable sector to work in. It includes household products, personal care, health care products, packed food, and beverage basically all those articles which have a short shelf life. With digitization, big data, e-commerce, and digital payments this sector have seen ten times growth. The best companies in India for FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) are Britannia, ITC Limited, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, P&G, Godrej, GSK, TCS, PARLE, and Pidilite. Some of the jobs positions in FMCG are :
- Assistant Product Manager
- Account Manager
- Area Sales Manager
- Trade Marketing Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Planning Executive
Application for Kids
The application market for kids is growing day by day and with the lockdown, this industry has picked up fast growth. There is demand for developers who can make fun plus learning application for kids and students. As the traditional mode of learning is shifting towards a more modern way so this sector is sure to see the demand for workers in the upcoming time.
E-commerce
With more and more demand for products e- commerce websites are sure to see a surge in employment opportunities. In fact, many e-commerce websites are hiring continuously for different positions all over India. Some of the e-commerce websites like Meesho and Flipkart have already become the part of Unicorn club in India so we can surely see hiring from these companies. Some of the positions that e-commerce companies hire are:
- Business Analyst
- Project manager
- SEO Content Writer
- E-commerce Executive
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Virtual Assistant
- Customer Service provider
- Marketing Manager
Telecommunication Sector
This sector is seeing a bloom in terms of investment. This is the second largest sector in the whole world. And the future of this in India is very promising. Big names in the sector are Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel which with the upcoming generations of interest in future will require more professionals to work. Some jobs in this field are :
- Data analyst
- Customer Care
- Project Manager
- Manager
- Communication Engineer
- Wireless Engineer
Altogether we can say that India will be seeing a surge in these areas. With one of the fastest developing economies, we will see many hiring in future in these sectors.
