According to HR recruitment company CIEL HR, the number of job postings in December 2022 was 7,143, while in February 2024 it was 8,746.

Nearly 65 percent of Indian startups now plan to increase hiring in the next six months.

This report is based on the analysis of 130,896 employees working in 70 startups operating in the country.

Last year, the startup ecosystem faced challenges due to economic uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment, which led to a decline in funding and hiring activity.

"However, there is optimism for the future, with the majority of startup employees expressing confidence in increased hiring intentions over the next six months," the report said.

With automation and digitalization across all industry sectors, software development tops the list in terms of talent requirement, followed by sales roles in pre-sales, retail sales and enterprise sales.

Additionally, 67 percent of startup employees expressed openness to change at established companies.

The report said a significant portion cited job security as a primary concern, with 40 percent expressing discomfort about this aspect within startup roles.

Additionally, 30 percent of people are attracted to established companies because of the promise of better pay, highlighting the allure of financial stability.