The e-commerce and technology startup sector is driving fresher hiring in India with an impressive 88% intent for the July–December 2025 period, according to the latest Career Outlook Report (HY2 2025) by TeamLease EdTech.
The report highlights robust job opportunities for first-time job seekers, with retail (87%) and manufacturing (82%) also emerging as strong recruiters of freshers.
Key Highlights from the Report
- Top Hiring Cities:
- Bangalore (81%)
- Mumbai (67%)
- Chennai (59%)
- Overall Fresher Hiring Intent:
- 70% for July–December 2025
- Down 4% compared to January–June 2025
- Dip attributed to AI-led workforce restructuring, global trade uncertainties, and industries’ focus on retaining experienced talent.
- Rising Apprenticeship Demand:
- Manufacturing (37%)
- Engineering & infrastructure (29%)
- Information technology (18%)
- Cities leading apprenticeship intent: Bangalore (37%), Chennai (30%), Pune (26%)
- High-Demand Roles for Freshers:
- IoT Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Process Automation Analyst
- Jr. NLP Developer
- Content Marketing Executive
- Jr. Actuarial Analyst
- Core Skills in Demand:
- Cybersecurity
- Data storytelling
- Prompt engineering
- Sustainable energy systems
- Artificial intelligence & machine learning
- Internet of Things
- Actuarial science
- Genetic engineering
- Business analytics
- Performance marketing
Industry Insights
Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, TeamLease EdTech, said the strong hiring intent in e-commerce and tech startups reflects “dynamic growth creating exciting opportunities for freshers.” He noted that blending technical expertise with adaptability and human skills will give jobseekers a strong edge.
He further highlighted the rise of degree apprenticeship programmes, calling them a sign of the growing demand for practical, skill-based learning pathways.
Interestingly, the report also pointed out that smaller organisations show higher intent to hire freshers compared to larger enterprises, though their overall hiring capacity remains limited.
