Vishakhapatnam ranks #1 and Vijayawada ranks #3 among 10 emerging cities where jobs and talent are booming: LinkedIn Cities on the Rise 2025
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has launched its inaugural Cities on the Rise list, spotlighting the top 10 cities in India where job market momentum and economic opportunity are growing. As per the list, Visakhapatnam (#1) and Vijayawada (#3) are among the top 3 fastest growing non-metro hubs where professional opportunity is accelerating.
Cities on the Rise is LinkedIn’s first location-based ranking powered by exclusive LinkedIn data that captures growth in hiring, job creation, and talent inflows across India.
With over 4 out 5 Indian professionals looking to switch jobs this year, Cities on the Rise offers direction 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.
Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor says, “Tier-2 and tier-3 cities are at the heart of India’s economic transformation. With Vishakhapatnam growing into an industrial powerhouse and Vijayawada drawing investments from the IT sector, these cities are emerging as hubs of employment and talent movement. Professionals from in and around the state can now pursue opportunities and career growth locally, while navigating new possibilities and finding new passions where they are.”
Tech, pharma, financial services turning emerging cities into talent magnets
Amidst the boom in data and AI, tech companies like Miracle Software Systems, Inc (Vishakhapatnam), HCLTech (Vijayawada, Madurai), Infosys (Vijayawada), Datamatics (Nashik), Bull IT Services (Madurai), among others are setting up shop across tier-2 and tier-3 cities, fueling local talent activity. Healthcare & pharma companies like Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Laurus Labs Limited, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Sun Pharma are creating opportunities in Vishakhapatnam and Vadodara; while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank are accelerating the growth of financial services in Raipur, Agra, and Jodhpur.
Engineering roles lead hiring surge in Vishakhapatnam and Vijayawada
For professionals in Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Madurai, most job opportunities are emerging in the Engineering function; while Business Development roles drive hiring in 6 out 10 Cities on the Rise, including Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Vadodara, and Jodhpur. Sales, Operations, and Education are other key functions where professionals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities can look for jobs.
LinkedIn’s Cities on the Rise 2025 for India:
1. Visakhapatnam
2. Ranchi
3. Vijayawada
4. Nashik
5. Raipur
6. Rajkot
7. Agra
8. Madurai
9. Vadodara
10. Jodhpur
