India's Tech Job Openings Rise 9% in March Amid AI-Driven Hiring Uncertainty

Technology job openings in India rose 9% month-on-month in March 2026, reaching about 119,000, the highest in over three quarters, signaling a short-term hiring uptick. However, demand remains 19% lower year-on-year, reflecting a broader slowdown since mid-2022. Experts attribute the rise to companies deploying unused recruitment budgets amid uncertainty from AI disruption. Non-technical roles in consulting, sales, and project management now drive over half of tech-related hiring, as firms await clearer AI impact.