Thursday, 5 March, 2026
India’s IT Hiring Slumps 10% in August Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
By Isha
Hiring demand in India’s IT services sector dropped 10% between July and August 2025, according to staffing firms—reflecting a staggered slowdown that began in Q2. The dip is attributed to global economic uncertainties, rising U.S. tariffs, and reduced discretionary IT budgets. However, IT recruitment remains lifeline-driven by specialized roles in AI, cloud, data, and cybersecurity, even as legacy tech job openings continue to diminish.
Read full story at Economic Times