Hiring in real estate and construction surges by 86%; Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai lead: report

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A strong business environment, an increase in warehousing and industrial needs, commercial housing requirements as migration grows, the opening of manufacturing facilities, and other factors may all contribute to this trend.

Between March 2023 and March 2024, the number of construction and real estate employees increased by 86%. According to Indeed, the surge in demand has been accompanied by a 57% increase in job seekers’ interest, with Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai leading the way. 

According to Indeed Data, Delhi had the highest construction hiring rate, at 5.05 percent, followed by Bengaluru (4.68 percent) and Mumbai (4.13 percent). A strong business environment, an upsurge in warehousing and industrial needs, increased commercial housing requirements as migration rises, the opening of manufacturing facilities, and other factors could all contribute to this trend. 

“Smaller cities such as Ernakulum (2%), Kochi (1.50%), Lucknow (1.38%), and Calicut (1.25%) are among the top regions attracting job seekers’ attention. This trend could be attributed to low living costs or local job opportunities that allow people to work closer to home. Indeed lists Ernakulum, Calicut, and Kochi as Tier 2 and 3 cities with the most job postings. 

Engineers (17.18 percent), project leads and supervisors (8 percent), and architects (5 percent) are the most popular job roles, according to job postings. In line with demand, job seekers are interested in engineers (21.31 percent), project leads and supervisors (9.33 percent), and architects (4.27 percent). As construction becomes more complex and technical, the industry requires more skilled workers. 

According to the findings, Sashi Kumar, head of sales at Indeed India, stated, “The construction industry continues to be a key driver of economic growth, providing enormous opportunities for skilled professionals and semi-skilled labor. The significant increase in hiring points to promising prospects for job seekers and employers, while the increase in job seeker interest reflects the industry’s strong momentum.”