New Delhi, April 18: While massive layoff in the IT sector, had wreaked worries among the techies for the last few months, Indian IT market hiring is set to grow by 7-10% in H1 2025.
It’s expected that it will add at least 4-4.5 lakh new IT jobs during the year, if this steady state persists in the lucrative sector.
IT & Livelihood experts highlight steady demand for AIML and cloud roles.
India's IT hiring industries are going to generate over 4.5 lakh new jobs in 2025 first half, some CEOs associated with some top IT hubs stated.
India’s IT sector ended the fourth quarter of FY25 on a stable note by reporting a revenue growth of 1-3 per cent year-on-year. It indicates a cycle of measured expansion and changing global priorities.
"While this reflects that companies are showcasing a more targeted approach to global technology investments, the demand for digital transformation still continues to thrive," said Sunil Nehra, CEO-IT Staffing, FirstMeridian Business Services.
Investments towards AI/ML, cloud computing, data engineering and automation, etc. have been steady, which signals a long-term confidence in emerging technologies.
"Hiring in multiple regions of India will experience a gradual upward momentum," said Nehra, adding that the sentiment on fresher hiring in FY26 remains positive, which indicates strong demand for entry-level roles.
Despite ongoing global uncertainties that hamper the IT staffing domains, FY25 has marked a recovery phase for major Indian IT firms, following the historic layoff operations in FY24.
According to Sachin Alug, CEO of NLB Services, attrition rates have stabilised across the industry at an average of 13–15 per cent, indicating a more balanced yet evolving talent landscape.
“Several firms are set to onboard over 10,000 freshers in FY26.
Key investments are being directed towards AI and Generative AI, supported by large-scale upskilling across service lines.
Cloud modernisation, cybersecurity, and data engineering continue to be core capabilities, with a strong push toward consulting-led, outcome-driven engagements.
Roles such as AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, and ESG Analysts remain in high demand, often commanding 8-10 per cent premium in compensation," said Alug underlining the future capabilities of the technology sector.
