Foreign auto manufacturers in India step up manpower hunt in bid to drive expansion

Overseas automobile and component makers in India are boosting their search for specialised talent in engineering, research and design and IT roles, thanks to an increase in demand. The auto captives are adding 20-40% more specialised talent this year, according to industry executives. Amid the evolving market of electric vehicles, India is presenting itself as a manufacturing hub for global automakers, with the likes of BYD, Citroën, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Audi, Porsche and Jaguar-Land Rover launching EVs plans in the coming year.