Bengaluru, May 5 || India's startup ecosystem is experiencing a significant surge, with hiring up 32 per cent year-on-year, signalling a strategic pivot towards sustainable and innovation-led scaling, according to a report on Monday.
The report by jobs platform foundit (formerly known as Monster APAC & ME), showed that India’s white-collar job market remains strong, posting 18 per cent year-on-year growth.
The report noted that the startup job market has shown renewed confidence.
In April 2025, startup job postings surged by 32 per cent year-on-year and 12 per cent over the last three months, pointing to renewed hiring confidence.
This hiring momentum is further reinforced by a 22 per cent rise in new startup registrations over the past year.
“There is a notable shift in the way startups are scaling in India,” said V. Suresh, CEO of foundit.
“Growth is no longer confined to major metropolitan areas; instead, we are witnessing a robust expansion into Tier-2 cities, signaling a more balanced and inclusive model of growth. At the same time, there is an increasing emphasis on recruiting seasoned professionals, reflecting a strategic focus on long-term sustainability,” he added.
IT services lead startup hiring, accounting for 32 per cent of all startup job postings -- up from 23 per cent last year.