Linkedin identifies Vizag, Vijayawada among top 3 fastest growing non-metro cities

Linkedin, the world’s largest professional network, has launched its inaugural Cities on the Rise list, spotlighting the top 10 cities in India where job market momentum and economic opportunity are growing.

As per the list, Visakhapatnam (#1) and Vijayawada (#3) are among the top three fastest growing non-metro hubs where professional opportunity is accelerating. Cities on the Rise is LinkedIn’s first location-based ranking powered by exclusive LinkedIn data that captures growth in hiring, job creation, and talent inflows across India.The list of 10 cities which are included in Linkedin's Cities on the Rise 2025 for India include Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Madurai, Vvadodara and Jodhpur.

With over four out of five Indian professionals looking to switch jobs this year, Cities on the Rise offers direction into regions beyond traditional major cities where economic investments are generating employment opportunities. The list highlights emerging tier-2 and tier-3 growth pockets for professionals looking to relocate, tap into new industries, or grow their careers locally.

According to Nirajita Banerjee, Linkedin Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor, “tier-2 and tier-3 cities are at the heart of India’s economic transformation. With Vishakhapatnam growing into an industrial powerhouse and Vijayawada drawing investments from the IT sector, these cities are emerging as hubs of employment and talent movement. Professionals from in and around the state can now pursue opportunities and career growth locally, while navigating new possibilities and finding new passions where they are.”

Amidst the boom in data and AI, tech companies like Miracle Software Systems (Visakhapatnam), HCLTec h(Vijayawada, Madurai), Infosys (Visakhapatnam), Datamatics (Nasik), Bull IT Services (Madurai), among others are setting up shop across tier-2 and tier-3 cities, fueling local talent activity. Healthcare & pharma companies like Dr. Reddy's Lab and Laurus.

For professionals in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Madurai, most job opportunities are emerging in the engineering function; while business development roles drive hiring in six out 10 Cities on the Rise, including Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Agra, Vadodara, and Jodhpur. Sales, operations, and education are other key functions where professionals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities can look for jobs.