In the Global Capability Center (GCC) sector, Bengaluru is still the best place to hire fresh talent in 2025, according to a new analysis from NLB Services. A substantial 17% of enterprises situated in Bengaluru estimate a more than 50% growth in fresher recruiting, demonstrating an aggressive and optimistic strategy compared to other Indian cities
Rising Demand Driven by Digital Transformation
India’s progress toward digital transformation is intimately related to the rise in employment of young graduates. Companies’ hiring and training practices are being influenced by three major industry trends: automation, cybersecurity, and cloud usage.
“India Inc’s focus on entry-level talent is a response to evolving industry demands. Companies are not just hiring freshers to fill roles but strategically investing in them to build a future-ready workforce,” said Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services
IT Sector Leads the Hiring Surge
The IT-hardware and software industry has had a notable increase among industries, rising from 17% in 2024 to 34% in 2025. Other industries that are not far behind include:
- FMCG – 16%
- Insurance – 15%
- Pharmaceuticals – 11%
In addition to reflecting rising demand, this hiring boom also reflects a purposeful move toward long-term workforce development and upskilling.
Attractive Salary Packages for Freshers
In 2025, new hires in the IT industry should anticipate competitive compensation packages based on their positions and technical proficiency.
- Software developers make between 2.8 and 8.2 lakh rupees a year.
- Web developers: between ₹2 and ₹8 lakh annually
- Freshmen in general IT: ₹3.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh annually
It’s interesting to note that earnings in tier 2 and tier 3 cities are now comparable to or even somewhat greater than those in metropolitan centers.
Tier 2 & 3 Cities on the Rise
Non-metropolitan communities are seeing a new wave of digital growth due to their solid infrastructure, talented workforce, and lower costs. Cities such as
- Mysuru
- Gandhinagar
- Visakhapatnam
- Indore
- Lucknow
- Kochi
- Jaipur
- Vijayawada
are expanding remarkably as more young talent decides to remain in their hometowns rather than go to expensive metro areas.
Cities like Chandigarh, Udaipur, Bhubaneshwar, and Coimbatore are also becoming into IT centers, with annual wages for fresh graduates ranging from ₹3.5 to ₹6 lakh.
New Hotspots for GCC Expansion
As GCC travel destinations, lesser-known but developing towns like Nashik, Salem, and Vadodara are quickly catching up. These places provide:
- Lower operational costs
- Government policy incentives
- Abundant engineering talent
- Expanding digital infrastructure
Outlook: A Future-Ready Workforce
India’s GCC environment is changing quickly because to the increase of automation-focused occupations, digital-first positions, and diversity recruiting. In order to prepare their workforces for the future, businesses are not only growing their operations but also developing young talent pipelines.
The need for new talent is expected to increase significantly over the next years as international companies intensify their efforts to use India as a key center for digital talent, revolutionizing both urban and regional economies.
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