Navigating India's Talent Transformation

With 71% of Indian professionals optimistic about their industry's growth and over half actively seeking new roles, the talent market is poised for strategic shifts. Discover how to leverage these trends in the RGF Talent in Asia 2025 India Report.

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Key Findings

Key Findings
  • Stability with Momentum: 56% of talent are actively job-seeking—combining ambition with market confidence.
  • Salary Realignment: Bridge the gap between talent expectations and market reality as average salary increases adjust to 11%.
  • AI as a Growth Catalyst: 54% of professionals report productivity boosts from AI, while 48% believe it will create new opportunities.
  • Work Dominance: 69% of talent prefer hybrid arrangements, reinforcing the need for flexibility in attracting top performers.

About the Talent in Asia Report

RGF's annual Talent in Asia report deciphers talent trends across India, Mainland China, Singapore, and Thailand. Based on proprietary data from targeted employers and employees in seven key sectors, this 2025 edition analyzes talent sentiment, mobility patterns, compensation trends, workplace AI adoption, and flexibility demands, providing actionable guidance for professionals and organizations.

Key Findings

India’s 2025 Talent Landscape: Strategic Optimism in a Dynamic Market

India’s talent market is defined by confident optimism—71% of professionals express positive outlooks, particularly in high-growth sectors like Semiconductors & Electronics (85%) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (72%). Yet this optimism is increasingly strategic: 56% of talent are actively seeking new roles, prioritizing long-term growth and cultural alignment over transient gains.

Amidst this shift, critical challenges emerge. Salary increases have moderated to 11%, while role-switching premiums remain high. AI drives productivity (54% report gains), yet its strategic potential remains untapped. Hybrid work is now the dominant preference (69%), but success requires intentional design to foster connection and collaboration.

"In this era of recalibration," says Country Manager Sachin from RGF India, "organizations must align value propositions with talent priorities—blending financial recognition, skill development, and cultural authenticity to secure India’s next wave of innovation."

We are committed to helping you navigate these dynamics with data-driven strategies.

Sachin Kulshrestha
Country Head
RGF India
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