According to a report, white-collar hiring in India has increased by 9% in the last three months.
Over the past two years, green jobs have increased by 41% thanks to global net-zero emission targets and clean energy initiatives.
White Collar Hiring Increases 9% in India In Last Three Months: Report
Bengaluru, Delhi, and Pune are becoming important hubs for this expansion, which is being driven by the semiconductor, energy, and waste management industries.
With the help of green hydrogen projects, EVs, and renewable energy, the demand for green jobs is predicted to rise by an additional 11% in 2025.
Double-digit hiring growth is also being observed in the retail, automotive, and travel and tourism sectors.
This job market expansion is being driven by favorable economic conditions, changing industry demands, and government policies that prioritize digital skills and startup growth.
“India’s job market continues to grow at a strong pace, with hiring surging across key industries. Sectors like travel, retail, and green jobs are seeing sustained momentum, reflecting business confidence and evolving industry priorities,” said Pranay Kale, Chief Revenue & Growth Officer at foundit.
Budgetary Allotments and Government Policies Hastening Transition to EVs and Renewable Energy
Budgetary allotments and other government policies are hastening the transition to sustainability-driven sectors like EVs and renewable energy.
According to the report, hiring increased by 32% year over year in January 2025, indicating a resurgence of market confidence.
Rising consumer demand, strategic incentives from the Union Budget 2025, and a strong focus on sustainability are the primary drivers of this hiring boom.
Bengaluru has 23% of green job opportunities, followed by Delhi NCR (17%), Pune (14%), and Mumbai (14%). Hyderabad, Chennai, and Jaipur also play significant roles.
“As hiring expands beyond metro cities, Tier-2 hubs are also emerging as key employment centres, reinforcing India’s transition to a future-ready, greener economy,” Kale said.
Hiring In Indian IT Sector Will Recover After October, 2025 (ICRA Report)
In December, we reported that according to ICRA’s report, Indian IT services companies are experiencing a slowdown in hiring, with growth likely to recover only in the second half of FY2026. This decline is driven by factors like global economic uncertainties and changes within the industry.
Over the past six to eight quarters, demand for IT services has declined, primarily due to reduced discretionary spending by customers in the US and Europe. The resulting macroeconomic challenges in these key markets have slowed growth, which in turn has directly impacted hiring. Furthermore, the combination of lower employee attrition rates and a greater focus on maximizing employee utilization has diminished the need for new hires. Many IT firms are also utilizing the surplus workforce added during FY2022 and FY2023, further restricting recruitment efforts.
