high costs<\/a> in metros such as Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCities like Jaipur, Indore, Kochi, and Coimbatore are being targeted to reduce costs and access new talent pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rise of remote and hybrid work models has allowed startups to build diverse, distributed teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Layoffs in Indian Startups Dropped By 46% in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLayoffs in Indian startups dropped by 46% in 2024, signaling increased stability in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2024, there were 8,895 layoffs, compared to 16,398 in 2023, according to data from Layoffs.fyi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Startups that had previously frozen hiring are now actively recruiting for roles in engineering, marketing, product, and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government support is also playing a role, with a proposed \u20b910,000 crore Fund of Funds aimed at fueling startup growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2025 hiring surge reflects greater investor confidence, a more mature market, and a stronger focus on technology innovation and skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, 2025 is poised to be a milestone year for startup hiring in India, with continued funding and the emergence of new companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just seven Indian startups have let go of 1,602 workers in 2025, according to layoffs.fyi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compared to the same period in 2024, when 20 companies laid off 3,355 employees, this is a significant decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the US and the UK, India is currently the third-largest source of startup funding worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s trend of fewer layoffs in 2025 is consistent with a larger global trend in the technology sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just over 51,000 workers have been let go by 112 tech companies worldwide so far in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is less than the nearly 79,700 layoffs that were reported worldwide during the same time frame in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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