India’s pharma exports up 12% YoY; hiring demand strong in R&D, regulatory, and clinical roles across Tier‑1 & Tier‑2 hubs. PLI‑driven manufacturing adds 250K jobs in FY26; Global Capability Centers (GCCs) expand in Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, fueling IT & analytics hiring. Jobs Gap Widens: 408M seek work, 2.1B stuck in informal jobs. Borderless Hiring Surge: Firms expand across 5+ nations, compliance takes center stage. October job market: Hiring continues across IT, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing, with growing demand for AI, data, cybersecurity, and digital skills. Global job-market update: U.S. hiring slowed in September, while UN-system job postings rose 6% month over month. (Reuters, UN Hiring Index)

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