AI, CYBER SECURITY & DATA SCIENCE LEAD JOB GROWTH TRENDS FOR 2025

Beyond Tier 1 cities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns are becoming key players in the IT sector's growth

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The year 2024 marked a pivotal chapter for the Indian IT sector, influencing domestic and global economies, advancing technology, and reshaping workforce trends. Expected to contribute 10% to India's GDP by 2025, the IT industry is on a steady path of growth, with workforce expansion playing a vital role. Reflecting on 2024, the sector saw a 17% increase in new job opportunities, fueled by digital transformation and growing demand for specialized roles in emerging technologies. After a slow start in the first half of the year, the industry gained momentum in the latter half. Looking ahead to 2025, this positive trend is expected to continue, with an average 20% increase in demand for roles such as application developers, software engineers, DevOps engineers, and experts in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity.