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Blue-Collar Jobs Boom in Tier II, III Cities: 70% Workforce Now Non-Metro

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News18•23-02-2026, 20:00

Blue-Collar Jobs Boom in Tier II, III Cities: 70% Workforce Now Non-Metro

•Nearly 70% of the blue-collar workforce is now based in Tier II and III cities, a significant shift from metros.
•Tier III cities account for 40% of employment, with Tier II contributing 29%, driven by retail, BFSI, and EMPI sectors.
•Rapidly growing centers like Coimbatore, Indore, Surat, and Noida are seeing increased job opportunities.
•The workforce is young, with 64% under 30, and highly mobile, with 55% in roles for less than a year.
•This decentralization of jobs reflects expanding consumption and industrial corridors, strengthening India's labor market.

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