India's job landscape is changing fast. Once dominated by big metro cities, new urban centers are now emerging.
214
Infrastructure Development
Driven by infrastructure, growing industries, and skilled professionals, India's smaller cities are becoming vibrant hubs for jobs, innovation, and growth.
314
LinkedIn
LinkedIn's "Cities on the Rise in India" highlights the top ten emerging cities as great places for job seekers. Let's see which cities made the cut.
Visakhapatnam: A Leader in Industry and Employment
Visakhapatnam tops the list as a major industrial and employment hub. The report notes the city's growing tech and pharmaceutical industries are creating numerous jobs.
514
Ranchi: Gateway to New Opportunities
Ranchi comes in second. Its hospitality efforts, new retail spaces, smart city projects, and improved connectivity make it attractive to professionals.
614
Vijayawada: Attracting IT Investments
Known for its cultural sites, Vijayawada is attracting investments with more IT companies setting up shop and metro and airport expansion plans.
714
Nashik: Tech and Manufacturing Expansion
Nashik is expanding its economic landscape, attracting data and IT companies. Its automobile and defense manufacturing sectors are fueling real estate growth.
814
Raipur: Emerging Tech Powerhouse
Raipur is becoming a tech powerhouse, seeing a surge in industrial interest in sectors like semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals.
914
Rajkot: Innovative Urban Development
Rajkot embraces sustainable development with sponge cities and eco-friendly schools. Its MSME ecosystem and road connectivity make it attractive to professionals.
1014
Agra: Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Agra is undergoing a transformation with the New Agra project. With manufacturing centers, this initiative is stimulating economic expansion and creating jobs.
1114
Madurai: Tech and Agricultural Hub
Madurai is rapidly improving its infrastructure. These improvements are attracting interest from industry leaders, especially in tech and agriculture.
1214
Vadodara: Urban Development Surge
Vadodara is experiencing a growth surge through construction efforts in urban infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and transportation.
1314
Jodhpur: Affordable Living and Startup Hub
Jodhpur is becoming a magnet for young professionals seeking affordable living. The rise of remote work, a growing startup scene, and corporate presence are driving its transformation.
1414
Economic Growth
India's next chapter of economic growth is being written not just in its major metros, but also in its emerging cities – each with its own unique character.
