India’s IT sector ended the fourth quarter of FY’25 on a stable note by reporting a revenue growth of 1-3% year-on-year, which 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.
Investments towards AI/ML, cloud computing, data engineering, automation etc. have been steady which signals a long-term confidence in emerging technologies. This steady demand for new age technologies has influenced hiring trends. As it is estimated that the IT hiring industry will grow by 7-10% in the first half of 2025, nearly 4-4.5 lakh new jobs in FY26, hiring in multiple regions of India will experience a gradual upward momentum.
The sentiment on fresher hiring in FY’26 remains positive which indicates strong demand for entry level roles. With India’s young talent showing impressive niche skill sets in emerging technologies, companies are turning towards investing in upskilling programs which bridges the gap between specialized skills and building a robust pipeline of talent for future growth.
With IT hiring, the focus has transformed to creating high-impact and resilient teams who can work in tandem with the demands of the industry.
Overall, it is safe to say that the sentiment for the quarter has been cautious yet constructive one.