More Indians are applying for jobs in 2025, data says: Is the job market keeping pace?

India’s job market in 2025 reflected movement rather than momentum. Apna.co’s India at Work 2025 report shows job applications rising 29 per cent to over 9 crore, driven by women and freshers. Hiring expanded beyond metros, led by SMBs, while competition intensified amid steady, not dramatic, job creation.

More Indians are applying for jobs in 2025, data says: Is the job market keeping pace?
India’s job market in 2025 reflected movement rather than momentum. Apna.co’s India at Work 2025 report shows job applications rising 29 per cent to over 9 crore, driven by women and freshers. Hiring expanded beyond metros, led by SMBs, while competition intensified amid steady, not dramatic, job creation.