India’s white-collar job market continued to show strength in April 2025, with an 18% year-on-year (YoY) increase in hiring activity, underscoring sustained employer confidence despite a 7% month-on-month (MoM) dip, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker (fit).
April saw hiring growth across all 27 monitored industries on an annual basis, with healthcare, consumer electronics, and media & entertainment emerging as top-performing sectors.
Consumer electronics led the pack with a 70% year-on-year surge, driven by India’s expanding role in the semiconductor space. Month-on-month growth stood at 6%, with strong demand for talent in chip design and embedded systems.
Healthcare & pharmaceuticals recorded 57% YoY and 11% MoM growth, one of the strongest monthly jumps, on the back of sustained investment in R&D, digital health, and life sciences.
All 13 functional areas recorded annual growth in April 2025, with demand concentrated in strategic, operational, and leadership roles. HR & admin led the surge with a 37% year-on-year increase, as companies invested in people strategy and internal capability building. However, hiring dipped 6% month-on-month, likely due to appraisal season slowdowns.
By geography, tier-1 metros remained the largest contributors to job volume, but many saw a short-term hiring dip. In contrast, Tier-2 cities stood out for their annual growth with Coimbatore leading the chart with a 28% year-on-year increase, followed by Bengaluru (24%) and Hyderabad (23%).
Hiring demand remained strongest for early to mid-career professionals.
Entry-level (0–3 years) roles saw a 20% year-on-year rise, reaffirming strong demand for fresh talent. Mid-senior (7–10 years) hiring grew 34% year-on-year, reflecting the need for experienced professionals to support scaling operations.
Roles requiring 16+ years of experience declined 13% year-on-year, suggesting reduced leadership churn and slower CXO-level movement.
India’s startup ecosystem recorded a 32% year-on-year surge in hiring, signalling a shift from hypergrowth to strategic, product-led expansion.
Meanwhile, the share of fresher roles dropped from 53% to 41%, with increased demand for professionals with 4–10 years of experience.
The tracker (fit) highlights key movements in sectoral hiring, startup employment, and functional demand.