Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has retained the top spot among LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies India list where professionals can grow their careers, with nearly half (12 out of 25 companies) new to this year’s list, a broad shift in the opportunities available to job seekers.

TCS is followed by Accenture (2) and Infosys (3). And with Cognizant ranked 5, this year’s list highlights the dominance of the computer, IT and software sectors in offering career progress opportunities in India today. Core skills in development tools, data storage technologies and enterprise software remain central to their hiring focus, particularly in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, says the report. Fidelity Investments (4) is the highest-ranking debut, followed by ServiceNow (17) and Stripe (21).

Nineteen of the top 25 companies are from technology, finance, and enterprise software sectors, looking for technically fluent professionals who can work across teams, think critically, adapt quickly, and grow with the business.

Financial services firms take seven spots on this year’s list, including JPMorgan Chase (7), Wells Fargo (15), and American Express (25). Common roles being hired for in these companies include business operations analyst, fraud analyst and financial analyst, with key skills in capital markets, investment banking and commercial banking.

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, also provides insights on in-demand skills, top locations, and the largest job functions within these companies, helping job seekers find their next opportunity. The top companies' list also highlights organisations that are investing in employees and hiring now.

The insights are based on the activity of millions of professionals on the platform. The platform says the list is derived from LinkedIn data across eight pillars — including ability to advance, skills growth, external opportunity, and company affinity.

Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor, says the biggest learning from this year’s list is that companies are not just hiring for where they are today, but also for where they want to be tomorrow. "For anyone looking to land their first or next job, this is the time to test and build your range. Strengthen your core expertise, explore transferable skills, and stay close to how industries are evolving. In a job market that’s constantly in motion, career resilience is the superpower that will set you apart.”

Nirajita shares insights on how candidates can connect with and explore job opportunities on the platform. "Boost your chances of landing opportunities at top companies by enhancing your LinkedIn profile, showcasing your professional journey, and leveraging AI-powered Premium tools. Demonstrate interest by using features like LinkedIn's "I'm Interested," thoroughly research your target companies, and proactively network with current and former employees to unlock hidden opportunities. Lastly, continuously strengthen your skills with platforms like LinkedIn Learning."

LinkedIn's 2025 list also shows global technology companies continuing to expand their footprint in India. The report claims Amazon (8), Alphabet (9), and Salesforce (12) are hiring for roles such as software engineer, data analyst and account manager. Artificial intelligence, AI engineering and mobile application development are the most sought after skills at these firms. Synopsys Inc (13), Continental (14) and RTX (20) are investing in their design engineering, test engineering and quality assurance teams, with skills in computer hardware, signal processing and electronic control systems, it adds.