30 April 2014

Hyderabad emerges top job hub in March

Hyderabad is fast emerging as the top job hub, with the city reporting 30 per cent rise in demand for talent during March said the a TimesJobs.Com RecruiteX report. Among the metros, Chennai registered a 20 per cent increase in demand, while Delhi-NCR witnessed 6 per cent rise.

After remaining largely flat during the first two months of the year, hiring activity went up by 3 per cent during March. "The Indian job market which was largely inactive during January-February 2014 is getting back on track as RecruiteX demand index climbed up to 93 points in March from 90 points recorded in February," says the report.

With political uncertainty coming to a conclusion, hiring went up by 3 per cent during the month of March, indicating India Inc is optimistic about the future, it added. Project, infrastructure sector emerged as the top employment generator in March with 12 per cent rise in demand while petrochemicals industry reported 9 per cent growth.

29 April 2014

RTC introduces 40 buses to serve IT corridor


IT employees working at IT corridors of Gachibowli area can look forward to travel in new APSRTC buses, an alternative to private transport options like cabs and autos, as the corporation has launched 40 new buses in various IT corridors.

The services were launched by RTC vice-chairman and managing director AK Khan and Cyberabad police commissioner CV Anand at Wave Rock and Q-City in Gachibowli on Tuesday.

The initiative was taken up by the Cyberabad police in coordination with APSRTC, APIIC and others to ensure security and convenience of IT employees, especially women. DCP (traffic) Avinash Mohanty said that in the wake of recent rapes and other crimes, there were a series of deliberations on making IT corridors safe  for people working there and one of the suggestions was to provide public transport. APIIC has provided three bus parking areas for RTC at Wave Rock, Q City and Inorbit Mall.

Hyderabad to have its own gateway à la Mumbai

Inspired by the historical monument that in many ways defines India’s financial capital Mumbai, the GHMC has decided to take up a ‘Gateway of Hyderabad’ project.

The civic body has set aside Rs.8.4 crore for the project, which aims to leave a lasting impression on tourists.

The project was announced by Mayor Mohd. Majid Hussain during the GHMC’s budget presentation on Monday.

“We are identifying 14 different locations on the outskirts, which are effectively the entry points,” he said. About 1,000 new public conveniences are to come up at an expenditure of Rs.25 crore in various parts.

The council also passed the budget for financial year 2014-15 with a total outlay of Rs.4,599 crore, with Rs.1.5 crore earmarked for corporators’ budget.

Exclusive industrial park for women entrepreneurs soon

Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) will develop an exclusive industrial park for women entrepreneurs, according to its Managing Director Jayesh Ranjan.

Speaking at a function to mark the change of guard at the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) here, he said a 50-acre plot at Sultanpur, Patancheru was set aside for the purpose.

The APIIC and FLO would team up in promoting entrepreneurship among women in this proposed park. “FLO has agreed to provide software support for women in this park,’’ the official said.

On the business opportunities for women, he said there was a long way to go. “Out of 29,400 industrial plots, developed by APIIC till date, only 1,380 were given to women. This is fair reflection of what is happening outside as well,’’ Ranjan said.