82% of employers actively hired in March quarter of 2025: Indeed
2025-04-29T08:33:58Z
Indian employers actively recruited tech talent and freshers in Q1, with 82% of companies hiring for roles in data analytics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and software development, and overall hiring rose 3% sequentially, according to Indeed’s survey, with fresh gra…
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New Delhi: As much as 82% of Indian employers actively recruited technology talent and freshers in the March quarter as they sought to fill new positions, especially in data analytics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and software development. Overall hiring rose by 3% sequentially last quarter, showed the findings of a survey by Indeed, a global job search and hiring platform.Fresh graduates were the most sought-after, comprising 53% of new hires in the March quarter, according to Indeed. Major roles driving this demand were software developers (29%), data analysts and scientists (26%), and sales executives (23%).More than 34% of companies surveyed for Indeed’s ‘Hiring Tracker’ said they plan to onboard freshers in the current quarter. “Demand remains strong for fresh graduates and tech talent, especially in areas like AI, data, and cybersecurity,” according to Indeed.Employers are increasingly seeking freshers trained in data analytics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and software development. “This is indicating that India’s hiring momentum is closely tied to the tech and AI boom,” the report stated.Meanwhile, many employers are grappling with a persistent skills gap, and according to Indeed, 38% of employers cited this as “their top concern”.”Beyond technical skills, employers are also finding that new hires often fall short of workplace readiness,” the survey said. Another 27% reported that freshers need more support to adjust to professional environments, while 25% struggle with bridging the gap between candidate expectations and what companies can realistically offer.“The job market is evolving, and employers are moving ahead with cautious optimism. While fresher hiring remains steady and tech roles continue to grow, especially in areas like software development, data analytics, and AI, there’s also a clear need to bridge the skills gap,” said Sashi Kumar, head of sales at Indeed India. “As we enter FY26, companies are being more deliberate about who they hire and how they build future-ready teams.”According to the survey findings, 72% of employers say fresher salaries have increased year-on-year. “For every job today, there are six freshers vying for the role, and in tech, seven freshers compete for one role,” noted Kumar.Around 58% of employers offered Rs 300,000–500,000 annual packages, aligning closely with the expectations of 67%. However, despite this near-match, 72% of freshers said they would not compromise on their salary demands.
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