India’s Real Estate Boom Drives Record Hiring Surge in Construction Sector

India’s construction sector, the country’s second-largest employer after agriculture, is experiencing one of its strongest hiring phases in recent years. A surge in new real estate projects launched over the past three years has now reached advanced stages, driving an unprecedented demand for manpower across engineering, project management, and skilled trades.

Experts note that the post-pandemic revival of housing and infrastructure projects has created a steady momentum in employment. The sector currently employs close to 75 million people, and staffing companies predict that this figure will continue to rise sharply over the next few years.

According to TeamLease Services, India’s construction market, valued at around ₹65 lakh crore in 2025, is expected to grow to over ₹90 lakh crore by 2030 — reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7–8%. This expansion is being driven by large-scale residential and commercial developments, infrastructure-led growth, and sustained urban migration.

Pradeep Aggarwal, Chairman of Signature Global (India), stated that the real estate sector’s post-pandemic rebound is a sign of strong consumer confidence and a healthy demand for housing. “This growth has not only revived the residential market but also created significant momentum in project execution, leading to greater employment opportunities across all levels,” he said.

Industry data from Credai-MCHI projects that the real estate and construction ecosystem will generate nearly 20 million new jobs by 2030. Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President at TeamLease Services, emphasized that this is a “foundational expansion,” driven by both public infrastructure spending and private investments in roads, energy, and housing.

With over 4,000 active infrastructure projects nationwide — around 800 valued above ₹150 crore — India’s construction landscape remains one of the largest employment engines. Experts predict continued hiring momentum through 2027, powered by major EPC firms, developers, and engineering consultancies expanding their workforce to meet surging project demand.