India's Tech Hiring Expected to Grow 12-15% in 2026, Adding 125,000 Jobs

Tech hiring in India is projected to grow by 12-15% in 2026, adding approximately 125,000 new jobs across permanent, temporary, and contractual roles, according to Adecco India. Growth is driven by sectors including BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, with increased demand for AI, data engineering, and cybersecurity talent. After a cautious 2023-24, IT and IT services hiring showed signs of stabilization in 2025, supported by renewed campus recruitment and operational generative AI pilots in 40% of large enterprises.