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India's 10 Non-Metro Cities Outpacing Bengaluru, Mumbai as Job Hubs

India's 10 Non-Metro Cities Outpacing Bengaluru, Mumbai as Job Hubs
India's New Job Hubs: 10 Cities Outpacing Bengaluru And Mumbai · news18.com

India is a big country with many cities.

For a long time, people who wanted great jobs moved to big cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai.

A company called LinkedIn made a report about where new jobs are growing the fastest.

The report says jobs are growing fastest in smaller cities now.

Visakhapatnam, a coastal city, topped the list.

Other cities like Ranchi, Nashik, Raipur and Agra are also growing fast.

Big cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai did not even make the list.

Companies are choosing smaller cities because costs are lower and facilities are getting better.

People can now find good jobs close to home instead of moving far away.

This helps families stay together while finding exciting work.

Key facts

Report
LinkedIn 'Cities On The Rise 2026' (inaugural)
Top-ranked city
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Other ranked cities
Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, Raipur, Rajkot, Gwalior, Agra, Jammu, Varanasi
Traditional metros absent
Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR
Growth drivers
Urban infrastructure, lower operating costs, hiring in technology, pharmaceuticals and financial services
Leading job functions
Business development, engineering, sales and operations
Companies expanding
Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Miracle Software Systems, HCLTech
Report published
August 08, 2026

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