Hiring News

Hiring gains breadth as applications rise across India's cities and sectors

Job applications on Apna.co surged 29% year-on-year in 2025, driven by increased participation from women and early-career professionals. Service-led hiring expanded across all city tiers, with employers posting 1.4 million jobs. Women's applications jumped 36%, and median salaries rose 22%, indicating improved labor force participation and a shift towards formal employment.

Industry Trends

Trump administration pauses Diversity Visa Lottery after Brown University shooting suspect entered US through program

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The accused shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, reportedly entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. This action aligns with President Trump's long-standing criticism of the program due to perceived security risks.