BENGALURU, July 3 – Hiring for artificial intelligence (AI) roles within India's IT sector outpaced overall recruitment in June, according to a recent survey. The sector's AI hiring rose 16% year-on-year, while overall IT jobs declined by 3%, based on job listings from over 150,000 firms compiled in Naukri's monthly JobSpeak report.
India's $315 billion IT industry faces challenges as clients reduce technology spending due to a weak macroeconomic environment and the disruptive impact of AI on traditional business models. Despite this, companies are investing in AI capabilities, particularly seeking more senior and specialized talent.
"The divergence between AI and overall IT hiring is important because it shows where tech companies are still investing. AI is increasingly becoming a core capability area," said Hitesh Oberoi, CEO of Info Edge, which owns Naukri.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading software exporter, announced last month that it expects a slowdown in IT hiring while moving towards a workforce balanced equally between employees and AI agents. The firm had cut over 12,000 jobs last July, with a net headcount reduction exceeding 23,000 in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
The report also noted a 25% increase in AI and machine learning jobs across 14 sectors, with the insurance and consumer goods sectors showing the most significant rise in hiring during the period.
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