Industry
56d agoAI Hiring Surges 16% Amid Indian IT Slump
AI roles in India grew 16% year-on-year in June, while overall IT employment dropped 3%. This divergence occurs as the $315 billion Indian IT sector faces cautious client spending. Firms are aggressively pivoting toward generative AI talent to offset broader stagnation.
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Recruiters must now prioritize specialized skill sets over general software engineering.