India’s tier 2 cities are driving national employment growth, with a 28% year-on-year (YoY) rise in hiring—outpacing the national average of 20%, according to the foundit Insights Tracker. Cities like Coimbatore, Nagpur, and Nasik lead the surge, fueled by sectors such as IT, BFSI, manufacturing, and FMCG. IT hiring in tier 2 cities alone jumped 53% YoY, with entry-level roles dominating.