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India IT-BPM hiring in H1 FY27 seen falling over 26%
India's IT-BPM sector expects net hiring to drop over 26% in H1 FY27, driven by AI automation and a shift to flexible talent models, an industry report said.
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India's IT-BPM sector is heading for a sharp hiring slowdown. Net workforce additions in the first half of fiscal 2027 are projected to drop more than 26% from the same period a year earlier, according to a new industry report.
The report, prepared by a leading staffing industry group, points to two drivers. Companies are leaning harder on AI-powered automation to handle routine tasks, reducing the need for entry-level headcount. At the same time, a shift toward flexible talent models – contractors, gig workers, and short-term project hires – is replacing permanent additions. Global capability centers (GCCs), which had been a bright spot for recruitment, are now expected to trim their hiring plans as well.