New Delhi, April 17th, 2025: Lava International Limited, the leading homegrown smartphone manufacturer, is driving a new wave of talent development with its largest-ever hiring initiative. In 2024, Lava onboarded over 2500+ freshers across key functions, reinforcing its commitment to India’s growing mobile technology sector. With a strong emphasis on innovation, leadership, and inclusivity, Lava International’s hiring strategy aligns with its vision of Lava Reimagined, shaping a workforce that fuels India’s technological self-reliance.
Speaking on the hiring initiatives, Ms. Pranjal Yadav, General Manager, Human Resource, Lava International Limited, said, “Our recruitment strategy reflects Lava’s commitment to fostering fresh talent and providing meaningful career growth opportunities. We have actively embraced a bottom-up approach, ensuring that every employee, whether in leadership, technical, or manufacturing roles, has a pathway to grow alongside the organization. Initiatives like 3D culture, Delivery, Discipline, and Development, are designed to equip, empower, and enable employees to achieve individual success while contributing to our collective vision. As we move forward with Lava Reimagined, we are committed to building a workforce that is innovative, inclusive, and reflective of India’s technological ambitions. We believe in creating an ecosystem that thrives on ingenuity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.”
Leadership & Mid-Level Hiring
Lava International Limited continues to recruit from India’s premier institutions such as IITs, IIMs, FMS, MDI, and IMT, onboarding fresh talent for strategic roles in Product, Marketing, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and Sales. This initiative aims to create a new generation of leaders capable of steering Lava’s expansion both within India and internationally.
To strengthen its leadership pipeline, Lava ensures that at least 10% of its annual field sales hires come from fresh graduates, providing career-defining opportunities to young professionals entering the industry.
Engineering & R&D Talent
Lava’s R&D center remains a hub for innovation, with nearly 20% of its workforce comprising fresh engineering graduates from leading institutions. This continuous influx of young talent ensures that Lava stays at the forefront of technological advancements and operational excellence.
Building a Skilled Manufacturing Workforce
Lava’s commitment to workforce development extends beyond white-collar roles. The company has sourced 100% of its blue-collar workforce through campus recruitment drives across India, providing first-time employment opportunities to skilled technicians from technical institutes. This initiative strengthens India’s manufacturing ecosystem and aligns with the nation’s vision of self-reliance in production.
With a strong emphasis on innovation, leadership, and inclusivity, Lava International remains dedicated to strengthening India’s position as a global technology hub. By expanding hiring efforts and investing in young talent, the company is not only fueling its own growth but also contributing to the broader economic and technological advancement of the country.
