Synopsis “Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, hiring of freshers continues to be on a strong growth trajectory,” Shantanu Rooj, chief executive of TeamLease EdTech, said. “For the period February-April, 2021, freshers hiring intent has improved by 2.5 times from the lockdown period, and, as the economy opens up, it is expected to go up further.” Agencies The top three cities in terms of hiring intent are Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi where 41%, 29% and 24% of employers, respectively, plan to hire. This is followed by Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. Around 15% of companies in Indian cities plan to hire freshers between February and April, shows a survey by learning solutions firm