The report shows that Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai emerge as the top three cities that intend to hire freshers in July- December 2025
With the growth of 15-minute delivery models and tech-driven warehousing transforming supply chain efficiency, last-mile logistics, ecommerce and technology startup sector is driving fresher hiring in India with an 88 per cent intent for the July to December period of 2025, a study showed.
The career outlook report (HY2 2025) by TeamLease EdTech highlighted that the top three industries that intend to hire freshers during July-December 2025 are ecommerce and technology startups (88 per cent), retail (87 per cent) and manufacturing (82 per cent).
Bangalore (81 per cent), Mumbai (67 per cent) and Chennai (59 per cent) emerge as the top three cities that intend to hire freshers during the same period. The report noted that the hiring intent for freshers dipped to 70 per cent for the current HY (July-December 2025), marking a 4 per cent decline over the previous HY (January-June 2025).
Despite this dip in overall fresher hiring, industry-level fresher intent has strengthened, driven primarily by increased interest from smaller organisations compared to larger organisations. This trend reflects an industry-wide shift toward redefined job roles and a growing preference for job-ready, digitally skilled freshers. Intent to hire is a measure that represents the percentage of employers likely to hire fresh graduates during the six-month time period that is in consideration.
The growing demand for hybrid skill sets, where technical expertise is complemented by soft skills like adaptability, communication, and critical thinking, necessitates a curriculum rethink. Degree Apprenticeships are emerging as a powerful model that blends academic learning with practical experience, and this report underscores their rising importance in India’s employability agenda,” stated Shantanu Rooj, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), TeamLease EdTech.
The report added that ecommerce platforms are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence/ machine learning (AI/ML) for demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, fraud detection, and customer service automation, driving innovation across core operations. These trends are creating strong entry points for freshers across roles in data analytics, operations, and digital marketing, welcoming talent from diverse academic backgrounds into the digital commerce workforce.
