Green Job Boom and White Collar Hiring Surge in India
Key Ideas
  • White-collar hiring in India has increased by 9% in the last three months driven by industries like semiconductors, energy, and waste management.
  • Green jobs have surged by 41% over the past two years due to global net-zero emission targets, with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Pune emerging as key hubs.
  • The demand for green jobs is set to rise by an additional 11% in 2025, supported by green hydrogen projects, EVs, and renewable energy.
  • Budgetary allotments and government policies are accelerating the transition to sustainability-driven sectors like EVs and renewable energy, with hiring increasing by 32% year over year in January 2025.
The job market in India is experiencing significant growth with white-collar hiring increasing by 9% in the last three months. This surge is particularly noticeable in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Pune, driven by industries such as semiconductors, energy, and waste management. The rise in green jobs by 41% over the past two years is attributed to global net-zero emission targets and clean energy initiatives. With the help of green hydrogen projects, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy, the demand for green jobs is projected to increase by a further 11% in 2025. The expansion is also seen in retail, automotive, and travel and tourism sectors. Government policies emphasizing digital skills and startup growth are contributing to this growth. The transition to sustainability-driven sectors like EVs and renewable energy is being accelerated by budgetary allotments and policies, with hiring growing by 32% year over year in January 2025. Bengaluru leads in green job opportunities followed by Delhi NCR, Pune, and Mumbai, while Tier-2 hubs are also emerging as key employment centers. This job market growth reflects a shift towards a future-ready, greener economy.
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