{"id":46348,"date":"2025-03-10T18:24:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/?p=46348"},"modified":"2025-09-29T12:32:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:02:42","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-feb-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-feb-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Job Market Surges in February 2025: White-Collar Hiring Grows 41%, Pune Leads Regional Demand\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s job market continued its strong upward trajectory in February 2025, with <strong>white-collar hiring growing 41% year-on-year (YoY)<\/strong> and <strong>17% over six months<\/strong>, highlighting sustained employer confidence. The <strong>foundit Insights Tracker (fit)<\/strong> for February 2025 outlines key hiring trends, including a surge in fresher hiring, rising demand for supply chain professionals, and Pune\u2019s emergence as a major hiring hub.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vSI1dlQrVLLoLj7hTQ0V9deQuqFRbb8EfztHD3cuHja1QtbKsCYTZ6o10TWwz4rA8-TmC7899FVuuLs\/embed?start=false&#038;loop=false&#038;delayms=3000\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"960\" height=\"569\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hiring Trends: Sectors Driving Growth<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall job market saw a <strong>10% month-on-month (MoM) increase<\/strong> in hiring, with notable momentum in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/bpo-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BPO Jobs\">BPO<\/a>, Import &amp; Export, Energy, and Logistics &amp; Transportation<\/strong>. Several high-growth industries are leading this surge:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BPO:<\/strong> The fastest-growing sector, with a <strong>14% MoM increase<\/strong>, bouncing back from a decline in January. AI-driven automation and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are fueling demand for skilled talent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Import &amp; Export:<\/strong> Hiring grew <strong>14% MoM and 31% YoY<\/strong>, supported by global trade expansion, export-friendly policies, and rising demand for logistics professionals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy:<\/strong> A <strong>12% MoM increase and 40% YoY growth<\/strong> was driven by India\u2019s growing investment in renewable energy and power infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/retail-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Retail Jobs\">Retail<\/a>:<\/strong> Hiring rose <strong>9% MoM and 34% YoY<\/strong>, powered by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/e-commerce-jobs-in-bengaluru-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"E Com Jobs\">e-commerce<\/a> expansion and omnichannel retail strategies<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumer Electronics:<\/strong> The sector registered <strong>an 84% YoY and 8% MoM increase<\/strong>, making it one of the top-performing industries.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rising Demand for Finance &amp; Supply Chain Professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All <strong>13 job functions<\/strong> tracked by the <strong>foundit Insights Tracker<\/strong> showed annual growth. Key functional hiring trends include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/finance-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Finance Jobs\">Finance<\/a> &amp; Accounting:<\/strong> <strong>30% YoY growth and 7% MoM increase<\/strong>, driven by digital transformation, fintech expansion, and regulatory changes. Hiring surged in Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi-NCR.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Procurement &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/supply-chain-management-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Supply Chain Jobs\">Supply Chain<\/a>:<\/strong> Hiring grew <strong>15% YoY and 7% MoM<\/strong>, fueled by <strong>Make in India, PLI schemes, and the rapid rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical Roles:<\/strong> Hiring surged <strong>42% YoY and 4% MoM<\/strong>, reflecting the continued emphasis on healthcare.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications:<\/strong> Demand rose <strong>29% YoY and 5% MoM<\/strong>, as brands focused on digital expansion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HR &amp; Admin:<\/strong> <strong>39% YoY and 5% MoM growth<\/strong>, driven by renewed hiring in talent acquisition and workforce management.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development (BD):<\/strong> Hiring grew <strong>22% YoY and 2% MoM<\/strong>, maintaining steady demand.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fresher Hiring Sees Strong Growth<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fresher job market expanded significantly, with <strong>26% YoY growth and 6% MoM growth<\/strong>, reinforcing employer confidence in entry-level talent. A major trend shaping fresher hiring is the <strong>rise in skill-based hiring<\/strong>, with roles not requiring a formal degree increasing from <strong>4% in 2023 to 14% in 2025<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key insights:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/it-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"IT Jobs\">IT<\/a> &#8211; Hardware &amp; Software<\/strong> remains the top recruiter for freshers, growing from <strong>17% in 2024 to 34% in 2025<\/strong>, as digital skills and AI-driven roles gain prominence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/marketing-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marketing Jobs\">Marketing<\/a> &amp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/communications-jobs-in-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Communication Jobs\"><strong>Communications<\/strong> <\/a>hiring jumped from <strong>4% in 2023 to 11% in 2025<\/strong>, reflecting increasing demand for <strong>digital marketing and brand management professionals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development<\/strong> continues to see high demand, with an <strong>18% share of fresher jobs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fresher salaries are rising, with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/3d-product-animation-jobs-in-bengaluru-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Animation Jobs\">Animation<\/a> &amp; Gaming<\/strong> witnessing a <strong>15% YoY salary increase<\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/health-care-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Healthcare Jobs\">Healthcare<\/a> &amp; Medical<\/strong> roles offering the highest entry-level salaries (\u20b913.17 LPA &#8211; \u20b918.49 LPA).&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Geographic Hiring Trends \u2013 Pune Leads, Ahmedabad, &amp; Tier-2 Cities Gain Momentum<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Bengaluru and Hyderabad<\/strong> continue to dominate hiring, <strong>Pune emerged as the fastest-growing job market<\/strong>, registering <strong>7% MoM growth and 39% YoY growth<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bengaluru:<\/strong> Hiring grew <strong>43% YoY<\/strong>, with strong demand in <strong>IT, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/bfsi-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BFSI Jobs\">BFSI<\/a>, and green jobs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ahmedabad:<\/strong> <strong>6% MoM growth<\/strong>, making it the fastest-growing Tier-2 city.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delhi-NCR &amp; Mumbai:<\/strong> Hiring surged <strong>31% and 30% YoY<\/strong>, respectively, led by <strong>finance, tech, and logistics roles<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coimbatore &amp; Jaipur:<\/strong> Strong <strong>45% and 22% YoY hiring growth<\/strong>, signaling growing employment opportunities in Tier-2 hubs.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hiring Trends by Experience Level<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strongest hiring growth was recorded in mid-career and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/search\/freshers-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong> fresher roles<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mid-senior roles (7-10 years):<\/strong> <strong>36% YoY growth<\/strong>, the fastest among all experience levels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entry-level hiring (0-3 years):<\/strong> <strong>26% YoY growth<\/strong>, reflecting a strong demand for fresh talent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Senior-level hiring (11-15 years):<\/strong> <strong>10% growth<\/strong>, while leadership roles (16+ years) saw a <strong>10% decline<\/strong>, indicating slower demand for executive positions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the foundit Insights Tracker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundit Insights Tracker (fit), previously known as the Monster Employment Index, is foundit&#8217;s authoritative monthly report on hiring trends in India. 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