India has landed firmly on the global tech map in 2025, with six cities making it into the Asia-Pacific’s top 10 tech talent hubs. It’s a moment that’s been brewing for years—and now it’s arrived with a bang.
From AI breakthroughs to cybersecurity hiring booms, India’s technology sector isn’t just growing. It’s reshaping how the world sources talent. According to Colliers’ latest Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations 2025 report, India now stands shoulder to shoulder with China and Japan among the world’s top 10 technology powerhouses.
Indian Cities Flood Tech Hiring Charts
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR—these aren’t just familiar names on India’s IT map anymore. They’re officially ranked among Asia Pacific’s elite tech hiring zones.
Bengaluru and Hyderabad are still running the show, but other cities are closing in fast. What’s made the difference? Companies are no longer looking only at talent volume—they’re watching quality, costs, and availability of office space.
The report surveyed over 200 global markets. India not only punched above its weight in pure talent metrics but also showed strength in leasing activity.
One sentence can sum it up: Indian tech talent isn’t cheap labor—it’s strategic investment.
Colliers Report Highlights India’s Global Climb
The Colliers report goes beyond headcount. It’s built around five major metrics: talent acquisition, VC funding, labor index, sector composition, and the pipeline of future workers. India didn’t just score high—it showed balance across these areas.
In fact, among emerging markets, India showed:
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The fastest-growing AI talent pool outside North America.
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Triple the global growth rate in digital forensics.
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The highest leasing momentum in tech-focused real estate across APAC.
What’s more surprising? India outpaced much of Western Europe in new VC-funded tech startups in Q1 and Q2 of 2025.
China and Japan Remain Titans, But India Is Gaining
China and Japan are still up there—Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo are massive. No one’s writing them off. But what’s shifting is the structure of tech power in Asia.
China still leads in manufacturing-linked tech and hardware systems. Japan, as usual, leans on robotics and embedded systems. But India? India’s carving out dominance in software, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure.
That shift reflects broader global trends.
Take this: global spending on AI-related software development is expected to hit $640 billion by 2027, according to IDC. India’s share of that pie keeps growing—not just in services, but in innovation too.
What Makes Bengaluru and Hyderabad Stand Out?
Bengaluru’s dominance is hardly news. It’s the home turf of Infosys, Wipro, Flipkart, and thousands of tech startups. But 2025 has shown how much more the city can stretch.
What’s new is Hyderabad’s fast leap up the ranks. With Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all expanding campuses there, the city has become the go-to for both global and domestic players.
Let’s pause here for a second. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most attractive Indian tech cities, ranked by leasing momentum in the last 12 months:
| City | Leasing Growth (YoY %) | Key Tech Focus Areas |
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| Bengaluru | 23.4% | AI, Cloud Infrastructure |
| Hyderabad | 21.1% | Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software |
| Pune | 16.7% | Automotive Tech, SaaS |
| Chennai | 14.9% | Fintech, AI-ML |
| Mumbai | 13.4% | Media Tech, Startups |
| Delhi-NCR | 12.2% | E-commerce, Analytics |
Even cities like Pune and Chennai—once considered second-tier markets—are seeing double-digit growth in office space leasing and tech headcount.
Why the Real Estate Angle Matters More Than You Think
It’s not just about hiring engineers anymore. Companies want ecosystems. That includes plug-and-play campuses, proximity to top universities, infrastructure, even startup accelerators.
In 2025, leasing activity by tech firms made up 37% of all commercial real estate transactions in India’s six big metros. That’s a huge number.
More interestingly, many of these deals are long-term. Not six-month leases. We’re talking 7- to 10-year commitments.
That’s confidence. Plain and simple.
India’s Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Bets Are Paying Off
Another story brewing beneath the surface? India’s growing clout in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
According to another report cited in the same research, India’s digital forensics market is expected to reach $1.39 billion by FY2030, nearly triple the global average pace.
This is being driven by:
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Public and private sector data breaches.
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Mandatory compliance frameworks.
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The rise of cybercrime units within state-level governments.
It’s not just export-driven demand either. Indian law enforcement agencies and BFSI companies are investing heavily in homegrown forensics labs and cyber intelligence tools.
One local executive put it bluntly: “If India was once the backend of global tech, it’s now building the locks, keys, and firewalls for it.”
VC Funding Signals a Tilt in Global Confidence
What about money? Follow the money.
In the first half of 2025, India pulled in $14.3 billion in tech VC funding—higher than any previous H1 on record. That includes deals in AI, agritech, mobility, clean-tech software (not hardware), and more.
Interestingly, Indian VCs and sovereign-backed funds played a major role. Not just Silicon Valley.
You know what that means? Indian founders are no longer chasing overseas capital. The capital is coming to them.
So, What’s Next?
India’s role in the global tech supply chain is shifting—from support to strategy. From volume to value.
Whether it’s through talent exports, onshore innovation hubs, or full-blown unicorns being born every quarter—India’s place among the global top 10 is no fluke.
