Archive · 6 Dec 2025
India's EPC Sector Sees 51% Hiring Growth
India's EPC sector has seen a big increase in hiring, with 51% more jobs since 2020.
This means 2,27,000 new jobs have been added in the last year.
Most of these jobs are in big cities like Mumbai and Delhi.
The biggest areas for hiring are roads and highways, power, and renewable energy.
However, there is a shortage of experienced professionals, especially those with more than six years of experience.
The top 10 EPC companies are responsible for about one-fifth of the hiring.
Women make up 14% of the workforce in this sector.
Experts say that companies need to focus on training and upskilling employees to keep up with the growing demand and technological advancements.
India's EPC sector has seen a 51% increase in hiring since 2020, adding 2,27,000 jobs in the last four quarters.
Tier-1 cities like Mumbai and Delhi lead the demand, accounting for 80% of the hiring.
Roads and highways, power, and renewables are the top sectors for hiring.
There is a significant shortage of experienced professionals, with 60% of vacancies requiring more than six years of experience.
Women's participation in the sector is at 14%, with efforts being made to improve gender inclusivity.
- Who
- India's Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector
- What
- 51% hiring growth since 2020, adding 2,27,000 jobs
- When
- Last four quarters
- Where
- Primarily in Tier-1 cities like Mumbai and Delhi
- Why
- Driven by infrastructure build-out and clean-energy transition
- Hiring Growth
- 51% since 2020
- Jobs Added
- 2,27,000 in last four quarters
- Top Cities for Demand
- Mumbai (23%), Delhi (22%)
- Top Sectors for Hiring
- Roads & Highways (26%), Power (15%), Renewables (14%)
- Experience Required for 60% Vacancies
- More than six years
- Women's Participation
- 14%
- Top 10 EPC Firms' Share of Demand
- 20%
