New Delhi: E-commerce and technology startups, engineering and infrastructure and retail are top three industries in the country showing intent to hire freshers in the second half this year, a report has said.

The 7 per cent rise compared to the July-December 2023 period in fresher hiring intent, coupled with growing demand across diverse sectors, signals a robust job market recovery.

Bengaluru leads with 74 per cent of employers aiming to hire freshers, followed by Mumbai at 60 per cent and Chennai at 54 per cent, according to a TeamLease EdTeach report.

Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech, said that the increase in hiring intent for freshers is an encouraging sign as it reflects growing confidence among employers and presents valuable opportunities for fresh talent entering the workforce.

Job roles like full-stack developer, SEO executive, digital sales associate, and UI/UX designer have emerged as the most in-demand positions for freshers.