Buoyed by the increasing demand for digitisation and automation in the state’s Information Technology (IT) and IT-Enabled Services (ITES) sector, companies in Gujarat are looking to hire more people in the days to come. Industry estimates by IT giants and other firms suggest that at least 10,000 more people are expected to be hired in the IT sector of Gujarat in the coming two quarters.

For instance, Ahmedabad-based outsourcing firm Analytix Business Solutions (India), which provides technology solutions to US-based businesses, is looking to recruit more than 100-150 people in the coming months.

“We continue to witness strong project pipelines and new client additions this year. We have already hired close to 200 persons between January and June this year. To be able to meet further growth objectives, we plan to hire 100-150 people across different business units,” said Rajiv Bhatia, president – India operations, Analytix Business Solutions.

Similarly, QX Global Group, an outsourcing firm, is also looking to hire at least 500 people across various departments. Group CEO Frank Robinson said, “We have strategic partnerships with six of India’s most prominent universities and business schools. We have invested a million euros for the current financial year to train 1,000 graduate accountants by 2022 from across our global operations.”

Gujarat is home to at least 2,000 IT and ITES firms in addition to a slew of tech startups. With growing number of companies opting for automation, the demand for IT services has grown. “Several businesses are undergoing cloud transition involving automation of basic business processes ranging from accounting to attendance and concierge management at break-neck speed. This has spurred the demand for fresh professionals,” explained Ravi Pathak, founder and CEO, Tatvic Analytics, which plans to hire at least 100 people in the five months.

To be able to retain talent and attract fresh professionals, IT companies are rolling out lucrative packages for mid- to senior-level professionals. However, fresh talent is often picked up from tier-II or tier-III markets. “Remote working has dissolved the geographical boundaries for hiring and therefore, companies prefer to absorb younger talent from tier-II and tier-III cities and towns where the cost of living is less. Therefore, they can make lucrative offers within their budgets to get new talent,” said Pathak.

Industry players suggest that many businesses in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), healthcare and consumer products segments, are fast adopting automation and cloud-based services, which has poured in more work orders for IT firms.