23/11/2025
Kochi: leading talent hub in India Skills Report 2026.
Kochi continues to strengthen its position as a top talent hub, ranking 4th in youth employability according to the India Skills Report 2026. The report, published by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in collaboration with CII, AICTE, AIU, and TAGGD, evaluates employability and skill readiness across India. A robust and future-ready ecosystem supports the city’s growing workforce, making Kochi a prime destination for global investment and emerging as one of India’s most attractive cities for business and technology growth.
The report also identifies Kochi as one of the top Tier-2 cities emerging as a strong talent hub, reflecting increasing preference among employers for high-skilled professionals in the region. Industry-wise hiring intent further highlights Kochi’s growing influence across multiple sectors. The city is witnessing strong hiring momentum not only in IT but also in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, BFSI. This demonstrates a broad-based expansion of employment opportunities, supported by an ecosystem that enables talent development and business scalability, with Kochi also highlighted as an emerging delivery hub for global operations.
Infopark continues to serve as the key catalyst in Kochi’s IT-led transformation. As Kerala’s major job creator in the IT sector, Infopark provides a comprehensive ecosystem that enables IT companies to establish and scale their operations seamlessly. The city is witnessing rapid IT development, supported by Infopark’s modern infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and facilities designed to attract both global and domestic technology firms.
Infopark Phase 3 is set to be envisioned as an AI-Native City, focusing on next-generation technology and digital business models, while Infopark Phase 4 is planned to become a Mixed Township, supporting work, and lifestyle needs. These upcoming initiatives will further strengthen Kochi’s position as a leading technology destination, creating an environment that drives innovation, employment generation, and sustainable growth.
Kochi’s transformation highlights the city’s potential to become a key destination for IT and knowledge-based industries, combining high employability with a comprehensive and future-ready ecosystem.
To read the India Skills Report 2026, visit: ciiskills.in/publications