Bengaluru, 06 June 2025 – White-collar hiring in India is showing strong momentum, with a 2% month-over-month (MoM) and a significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker—a monthly report by the job platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME). Leading this surge is the Consumer Electronics sector, which saw a remarkable 70% YoY spike, while the Logistics & Transportation sector fueled MoM growth with a 5% uptick. Senior Management roles emerged as a key focus area, registering the highest YoY growth at 36%, signalling robust leadership hiring. Among cities, Mumbai stood out with the strongest YoY growth at 23%. These trends reflect growing sectoral resilience, innovation, and a strategic push towards long-term, sustainable workforce development.
“The consistent rise in white-collar hiring reflects India’s shifting economic landscape and the growing demand for skilled talent,” said Anupama Bhimrajka, VP Marketing at foundit. “From leadership to entry-level roles, industries are showing resilience and agility, with metros leading the way and tier-2 cities quickly gaining ground. Encouragingly, diversity hiring has evolved into a strategic priority, with organisations embedding inclusion into core HR practices to drive meaningful representation for women, Persons with Disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.”
Key Findings: Diversity & Inclusion Hiring Trends – May 2025
Over the past two years, diversity hiring in India has evolved from a compliance-driven mandate to a strategic workforce priority, growing by 53%. Women have seen the most significant gains, particularly in early-career and mid-level roles. Hiring for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) has also improved, albeit modestly, supported by more inclusive workplace designs. With structured DEI frameworks now widely adopted, diversity hiring is firmly embedded in mainstream HR strategies, driving sustained growth.
Steady Progress in Diversity Hiring Despite Temporary Slowdown
Despite positive year-over-year (YoY) growth, the month-over-month (MoM) change for May 2025 showed a slight decline of 2%, indicating a temporary slowdown in hiring momentum. However, this minor dip does not overshadow the consistent efforts and ongoing commitment to advancing diversity hiring over the past year.
