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INDIA EMPLOYMENT AND HIRING OUTLOOK 2026
52% of Indian GCCs plan to increase hiring in FY27, up from 47% last year: SurveyMore than half of Global Capability Centres in India plan increased hiring next fiscal year. Hiring confidence has improved from the previo...
79% HR leaders see fresh jobs despite AI disruptionNearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, according to Naukri. Real estate, FMC...
Studying in America is anything but a dream nowThe US education-to-employment route is becoming costlier for Indian students. Annual costs at 16 colleges have crossed $100,000, while a p...
JD Vance defends new H-1B fee, says US firms should hire and train AmericansUS Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying American companies shoul...
AI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India, but freshers face the squeezeAI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India currently. However, entry-level hiring is declining significantly for young workers. Com...
Festive hiring boom shifts to tier II and III cities as demand surgesTemporary hiring for festivals is now expanding beyond major Indian cities. Tier II and Tier III markets are experiencing faster growth in ...
EPFO urges establishments to enrol eligible workers under EEC 2026Establishments can now enrol previously uncovered employees under EPF. This Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 offers a one-time opportunit...
US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Big green card relief for Indians as family visa dates make major gainsIndia’s green card waitlist saw significant movement in several family-sponsored categories in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, including ...
Canada revises rules for small employers hiring low-wage temporary foreign workersCanadian employers with small work locations can now hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers. New federal rules permit businesses with...
Euro zone business activity growth hits highest since November: PMIEuro zone business activity grew fastest this year in August. Stronger new orders, particularly in manufacturing, boosted this growth. Expo...
India's August private sector growth recovers slightly from over four-year low, PMI showsAugust marked a subtle rise in India's private sector activity, propelled by a rebound in services growth that countered the slowest factor...
Young workers drive India's formal employment as 79% of new UANs come from 18-30 age groupYoung individuals aged eighteen to thirty are now leading India's formal employment expansion. This demographic represents seventy-nine per...
India sees sharper demand for specialised, mid-career talent as GCC hiring acceleratesGlobal capability centres are rapidly increasing hiring for specialized and mid-career professionals. Technology and innovation are now key...
Professionals in India see mismatch between job titles, pay: ReportNearly six in 10 Indian professionals feel their job titles do not match their compensation, an Indeed survey found. While 80% see inflated...
Festive season hiring expected to generate up to 2.7 lakh gig jobs: ReportIndia’s festive season is expected to create 2.5-2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, with hiring projected to rise 15-20%, Adecco India said. ...
Companies turn to staffing firms as flexible hiring gains groundSearches for staffing agencies and manpower consultancies have seen significant growth across India. Bengaluru and Chennai recorded the hig...
Hotels, cafes ramp up expansion, set to unleash hiring boom in H2 2026Hotel chains plan substantial expansion, expecting many new openings soon. This growth will create thousands of new jobs across India. Radi...
Festive hiring set to rise 15-20% as frontline roles get more specialisedTemporary festive hiring is expected to grow15-20%across retail, ecommerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables, TeamLeas...
- IT-BPM hiring to fall over 26% in H1 of FY27: Report
India's IT-BPM sector anticipates a significant hiring slowdown in early FY27. Net workforce additions are projected to fall over twenty-si...
Freshers hiring intent rises, but one-third industries cut plansThree in four companies intend to hire freshers in the second half of the year, even as IT, consulting, telecom, media & entertainment and ...