Tier-2 Cities Surge: India's GCC Job Landscape Eyes Resilient Growth

India's recruitment activity rose by 19% year-on-year in July 2025. Metro cities dominated job postings for GCCs, while Tier-2 cities like Kochi and Jaipur showed rapid growth. IT and fintech sectors led this uptrend. Entry-level jobs made up 42% of hires, showcasing a strong fresher talent pool.

In a promising development for India's job market, recruitment activity in July 2025 surged by 19% year-on-year, even as quarter-to-quarter hiring remained stable and month-on-month numbers dipped slightly by 2%, according to the foundit Insights Tracker.

The data underlines the sustained growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which recorded a 12% YoY increase in job postings, affirming India's stature as a prime location for establishing high-value global teams. While metro cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai accounted for 91% of this activity, Tier-2 cities such as Kochi and Jaipur emerged as accelerating markets, experiencing a 21% rise.

The IT and fintech sectors remain pivotal, holding 38% and 21% of GCC jobs respectively. This growth is largely driven by entry-level roles, particularly in software engineering, highlighting the growing pool of fresh talent in India. As industry dynamism continues, the nation's GCC ecosystem is poised for further maturity and resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)