Indian Building Materials Industry Sees 30% Hiring Growth in Two Years: CIEL HR Report

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-04-08 08:38:29 |

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India’s building materials sector has seen a 30% increase in hiring between January 2023 and January 2025, as per a report by CIEL HR. The report, titled CIEL Works: Building Materials Sector–Talent Trends and Insights, noted a 12% growth in hiring during the 13 months leading up to January 2025. The pipes and steel segments have been the main drivers of this surge, fueled by a rise in domestic consumption and global exports.

The report analysed job postings across 105 building materials companies and 2,763 job listings on job portals. In an interview, Vinod Chaturvedi, Chief Human Resources Officer at Shree Cement, confirmed the trend. "We are seeing a significant demand for talent in the cement industry. Organizations, including ours, are constantly seeking growth opportunities to meet market demands," Chaturvedi shared. He emphasized the need to expand sales teams nationwide to support enhanced production, with a particular focus on cement plant operations, sales, and related areas. The industry is also undergoing a transformation, emphasizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, green manufacturing, productivity improvements, and efficient supply chain management.

The report highlighted those emerging technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are reshaping manufacturing processes. This has led to a growing demand for specialized roles in material science, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Companies are particularly focused on hiring professionals with expertise in green certifications and lifecycle analysis, signaling a shift toward more sustainable and tech-driven operations.

Leading companies that are fueling this growth include UltraTech Cement, JSW, Tata Steel, Hindalco, Havells, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Vedanta, Shree Cement, Asian Paints, and Berger Paints. Popular job roles in the sector include plant managers, production managers, supply chain managers, sales managers, environmental and sustainability specialists, design engineers, R&D engineers, quality control experts, structural engineers, and safety engineers.

Aditya Narayan Mishra, Managing Director & CEO of CIEL HR Services, highlighted that India’s building materials sector is at a pivotal stage, employing over 5.5 lakh professionals. "With growing disposable incomes, we anticipate strong growth in construction, urbanization, and real estate, all of which will directly benefit the building materials sector, creating new opportunities and driving long-term progress," Mishra said.

However, the report also pointed out that women make up only 12% of the sector’s workforce. This disparity is attributed to limited access to skill development programs for women, the absence of flexible workplace policies, and cultural biases that discourage female participation in traditionally male-dominated roles.

Additionally, the report revealed geographical trends in hiring, with 81% of job postings concentrated in tier-1 cities, further highlighting regional imbalances in employment opportunities.

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