Bengaluru, 06
August 2025 : Recruitment activity across India rose 19 % year-on-year in July
2025, even as hiring remained flat over the previous quarter and inched down by
2 % month-on-month, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker
(fit). Within this resilient landscape, Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
maintained a robust 12 % YoY rise in job postings, confirming India’s
position as the world’s favourite location for building high-value global
teams.
Metro cities,
primarily Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, and NCR, accounted for a
significant 91% of the GCC job share. However, Tier-2 cities such as Kochi,
Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Jaipur showed accelerated growth, surging at
21% YoY, reflecting a strategic push towards geographic diversification.
Pranay Kale,
Chief Revenue & Growth Officer, foundit, said “We’ve seen steady growth in
India’s GCC sector this year, especially across IT, Fintech, and Manufacturing.
What stands out is the hiring momentum in Tier-2 cities. More freshers are
landing jobs right in their hometowns, something we didn’t see a few years ago.
Sure, the global IT slowdown has affected the pace a bit, but hiring hasn’t
stopped. It’s adapting. And this shift could help build a more balanced and
resilient GCC ecosystem in India going forward.”
Tier-2 Cities
Gain Momentum in GCC Hiring Amid Metro Dominance
Metro
locations remain central to GCC growth; however, Tier-2 cities are emerging
fast, fuelled by strategic investments and improved infrastructure.
|
City Cluster |
% Share of GCC Jobs |
YoY Hiring Growth |
|
Metros |
91% |
+11% |
|
Tier-2 |
9% |
+21% |
IT and Fintech
Industries Propel GCC Growth
The IT/R&D
sector remains the core growth engine, commanding 38% of GCC jobs, followed
closely by BFSI/Fintech at 21%. Manufacturing & Engineering also held
strong with an 11% job share, highlighting a diverse sectoral spread.
|
Sector |
% Share of |
% Share of |
YoY Growth |
|
IT / R&D |
38% |
35% |
+12% |
|
BFSI / Fintech |
21% |
22% |
+11% |
|
Manufacturing / Engg. |
11% |
13% |
+11% |
|
BPM |
9% |
7% |
+5% |
|
Healthcare |
6% |
4% |
+8% |
|
Automotive |
5% |
6% |
+8% |
|
Retail |
5% |
4% |
+6% |
|
Others |
5% |
9% |
+3% |
Entry-Level
Professionals Drive GCC Hiring
The
entry-level segment (0–3 years of experience) led job demand, accounting for
42% of roles. This highlights the strength of India’s fresher talent pool,
particularly in software engineering, QA, data analytics, and finance
operations.
|
Experience Level |
% Share of GCC Jobs |
Top Roles |
|
0–3 years |
42% |
Software engineers, support roles, QA |
|
4–6 years |
26% |
Team leads, business analysts, DevOps |
|
7–10 years |
17% |
Project managers, solution architects, senior |
|
11–15 years |
9% |
Delivery managers, product heads, domain |
|
15+ years |
6% |
GCC heads, VPs, transformation leaders, |
Function-Wise
Trends Reflect Growing GCC Maturity
IT functions
remain the most significant driver, comprising 36% of jobs, reflecting
sustained digital transformation efforts. The growth in Engineering, Finance
& Accounting, and BPM/KPO also signifies broader maturity and diversification.
|
Function |
% Share of GCC Jobs |
YoY Growth |
|
IT |
36% |
+12% |
|
Customer Service (BPM/KPO) |
18% |
+5% |
|
Engineering / Production |
11% |
+9% |
|
Finance & Accounts |
9% |
+10% |
|
Marketing & Communications |
5% |
+6% |
|
Senior Management / Strategy |
4% |
+1% |
|
HR & Admin |
4% |
+5% |
What’s driving
hiring in July ‘25
Industry
trends
· Hiring in IT – While Software & Services held flat this month,
demand remains solid with a 14% YoY growth, driven by niche skills in
AI, cloud, and cyber security.
· FMCG was the standout, jumping 11%
MoM with a 31% YoY growth, thanks to early festive prep and
expansion in Tier-2 markets.
· Sectors like Media & Entertainment (1% MoM) and Travel
& Tourism (8% MoM) also saw small gains, while Energy (-10%) and
Import & Export (-14%) took a sharp dip — likely a mix of global
slowdowns and tighter cost controls.
Function Trends
· IT roles led the way (+5% MoM), continuing
their strong run as companies hire full-stack Developers, AI/ML engineers, and
data specialists.
· Senior leadership hiring was also up 5%, with firms locking in transformation heads ahead of H2 planning.
About foundit – APAC & Middle
East
foundit, formerly Monster (APAC &
ME) is a leading talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to
recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. In addition to a powerful
AI-powered job search, foundit offers e-learning, assessments, and services
related to resume creation, interview preparation, and professional networking.
Since its inception, the company has assisted over 90 million job seekers
across 18 countries in upskilling and connecting them with the right job
opportunities.
Over the last two decades, the company
has been a leader in the world of recruitment solutions and has recently
launched a cutting-edge solution to give recruiters access to passive
candidates in addition to active ones. With the use of advanced technology,
foundit is seeking to efficiently bridge the talent gap across industry
verticals, experience levels, and geographies. Today, foundit is committed to
enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by
harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches
and offer precision hiring. Additionally, foundit has been recognised as a
Great Place To Work, reflecting its dedication to fostering a supportive and
dynamic work culture.
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