Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik and Raipur are the fastest growing non-metro hubs where professional opportunity is accelerating, finds the inaugural edition of the Cities on the Rise list by professional network LinkedIn.
The report spotlights the top 10 cities in India where job market momentum and economic opportunity are growing.
With over four out five Indian professionals looking to switch jobs this year, the report offers insight into regions beyond traditional major cities where economic investments are generating employment opportunities. The list highlights emerging tier 2 and tier 3 growth pockets for professionals looking to relocate, tap into new industries, or grow their careers locally.
“Tier 2 and tier 3 cities are at the heart of India’s economic transformation. The influx of GCC investments, the local MSME boom, and the government’s vision of a Viksit Bharat are collectively turning smaller cities into serious career hubs,” said Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn career expert and India senior managing editor. “This means, for many Indians, meaningful career progress no longer demands moving to a big city. Because these 10 rising cities offer real opportunities across industries, functions, and roles — right where they are.”
With tech, pharma and finance companies moving in, tier 2 and tier 3 Indian cities are becoming talent magnets.
Amid the boom in data and AI, tech companies such as Miracle Software Systems (Visakhapatnam), HCLTech (Vijayawada, Madurai), Infosys (Vijayawada), Datamatics (Nashik) and Bull IT Services (Madurai) are setting up shop in such locations, fueling local talent activity. Healthcare and pharma companies like Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Laurus Labs, Alembic Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharma are creating opportunities in Visakhapatnam and Vadodara, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank are accelerating the growth of financial services in Raipur, Agra and Jodhpur.
Business development roles are the top hiring drivers in six out of 10 Cities on the Rise, including Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Vadodara and Jodhpur. For professionals in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Madurai, most job opportunities are emerging in engineering. Sales, operations and education are other key functions where professionals in tier 2 and tier 3 areas can look for jobs.
The central and state push for local development is playing a crucial role in the rise of emerging cities, especially for Ranchi (No. 2), where smart city initiatives are making the capital a draw for Jharkhand’s professionals, and Rajkot (No. 6), where urban planning to improve road connectivity is fueling economic growth. The Chhattisgarh government’s Naya Raipur plan is also ramping up investments in the city’s infrastructure.
The list of cities is as follows: Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Madurai, Vadodara and Jodhpur.
The report spotlights the top 10 cities in India where job market momentum and economic opportunity are growing.
With over four out five Indian professionals looking to switch jobs this year, the report offers insight into regions beyond traditional major cities where economic investments are generating employment opportunities. The list highlights emerging tier 2 and tier 3 growth pockets for professionals looking to relocate, tap into new industries, or grow their careers locally.
“Tier 2 and tier 3 cities are at the heart of India’s economic transformation. The influx of GCC investments, the local MSME boom, and the government’s vision of a Viksit Bharat are collectively turning smaller cities into serious career hubs,” said Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn career expert and India senior managing editor. “This means, for many Indians, meaningful career progress no longer demands moving to a big city. Because these 10 rising cities offer real opportunities across industries, functions, and roles — right where they are.”
With tech, pharma and finance companies moving in, tier 2 and tier 3 Indian cities are becoming talent magnets.
Amid the boom in data and AI, tech companies such as Miracle Software Systems (Visakhapatnam), HCLTech (Vijayawada, Madurai), Infosys (Vijayawada), Datamatics (Nashik) and Bull IT Services (Madurai) are setting up shop in such locations, fueling local talent activity. Healthcare and pharma companies like Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Laurus Labs, Alembic Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharma are creating opportunities in Visakhapatnam and Vadodara, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank are accelerating the growth of financial services in Raipur, Agra and Jodhpur.
Business development roles are the top hiring drivers in six out of 10 Cities on the Rise, including Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Vadodara and Jodhpur. For professionals in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Madurai, most job opportunities are emerging in engineering. Sales, operations and education are other key functions where professionals in tier 2 and tier 3 areas can look for jobs.
The central and state push for local development is playing a crucial role in the rise of emerging cities, especially for Ranchi (No. 2), where smart city initiatives are making the capital a draw for Jharkhand’s professionals, and Rajkot (No. 6), where urban planning to improve road connectivity is fueling economic growth. The Chhattisgarh government’s Naya Raipur plan is also ramping up investments in the city’s infrastructure.
The list of cities is as follows: Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Madurai, Vadodara and Jodhpur.
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