STEM powers India’s hiring surge: 23% YoY growth led by IT and Manufacturing
foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), India’s leading talent platform, published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for August 2025, revealing that India’s job market is increasingly shaped by STEM-driven industries. The tracker recorded a 23% year-on-year increase in hiring growth, alongside a 3% rise month-on-month. “The data reveals a fascinating split within STEM: IT and electronics are racing ahead while traditional engineering and healthcare show signs of slowing down. Yet even in this divergence, the resilience of STEM is clear — these industries are not only creating jobs but also deepening leadership demand. When mid-senior and senior roles surge in parallel with IT and manufacturing growth, it signals that India’s workforce is maturing beyond headcount to capability. This shi...










