Science TechnologySaturday, 4 July 2026·The Hindu - National
AI hiring in India’s IT sector rises 16% in June, outpacing overall jobs
A July 2026 report showed AI hiring in India’s IT sector rose 16% year-on-year in June while overall IT jobs fell 3%.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Naukri’s JobSpeak report showed that AI hiring in India’s IT sector rose 16% year-on-year in June, even as overall IT recruitment declined 3%.
Key specifics
- The report collated job listings from more than 150,000 firms on Naukri’s website.
- India’s IT industry was described as a $315 billion sector under pressure from weak spending and AI disruption.
- Across 14 sectors, AI and machine learning jobs increased 25% in the report.
- Tata Consultancy Services said it expects IT companies to slow hiring and move toward equal numbers of employees and AI agents.
- The insurance and consumer goods sectors showed the most increase in job hiring during the period.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus economy question, key facts: Naukri JobSpeak, 16% AI hiring growth, 3% overall IT decline, 150,000 firms, $315 billion IT industry. TNPSC may ask how AI is changing employment patterns in India’s IT sector.