India, 01 December 2025: The Naukri JobSpeak Index recorded a consolidated growth of +6% in the October-November period compared to last year, sustaining its healthy growth range this fiscal.
October had registered a -9% YOY due to advancement of Diwali dates this year. In contrast, November rebounded with a +23% gain, pushing the index to 3,001 points, lifting the two-month period firmly into growth territory.
While IT hiring remained flat during this period, several Non-IT sectors witnessed solid hiring growth. Within November alone, Education (+44%), Real Estate (+40%), Hospitality/Travel (+40%), and Insurance (+36%) posted the strongest gains. Notably, high value roles (20+ LPA) and unicorn hiring surged in this period, by +38% & +35% respectively.
Unicorns maintain strong growth across key metros
Unicorn hiring leapt 35% YOY, led by e-commerce players at +27%, with IT unicorns witnessing a +16% surge. Chennai (+49%), Hyderabad (+41%), and Delhi/NCR (+41%) continued to drive the bulk of this growth. Senior cohorts in the experience range of 13-16 years witnessed a +50% YOY growth in hiring by Unicorns.
Non-metros dominate fresher hiring
Entry-level hiring surged 30% nationally, with non-metros taking the lead. Ahmedabad topped the chart at +41%, followed by Coimbatore (+32%) and Jaipur (+31%). Key metro hubs like Mumbai and Bengaluru posted +29% and +26% growth respectively.
Marketing & Communications roles gain traction
The marketing & communications function grew 32% YOY, propelled by Real Estate (+65%), Healthcare (+53%), and Education (+47%) sectors. Senior marketing roles (20+ LPA) climbed +28%, with Digital Marketing Manager (+45%), Direct Marketing (+54%), and Head of Marketing (+33%) all in strong demand.
GCCs Ramp Up Specialized Tech Hiring
Global Capability Centres witnessed a hiring surge of +18% YOY, targeting core tech talent: Data Scientists (+49%), Solutions Architects (+45%), Full Stack Developers (+36%), and Data Engineers (+33%). Strategy & Management Consulting GCCs led with a striking +50%, while IT-sector GCCs grew by +9%.
Dr. Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer, Naukri, said, “The growth in Indian white collar hiring continues to be in the 6-7% range this fiscal & this period was no exception. Shift towards Non-IT sectors & demand for high-value roles, continues. One early trend we are observing on the platform is the increased digital hiring adoption among smaller businesses.”
