Analysis: India's tech sector shifts focus to AI and automation roles

Summary

The share of entry-level hiring in India's tech sector fell to ~15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies shifted focus to AI and automation roles, according to ETtech. Emerging technology roles now account for nearly 52% of hiring demand and are expected to reach 60% by 2026.

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This shift indicates a broader change in the hiring model, away from campus-led pyramid hiring.

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Analysis: the share of entry-level hiring in India's tech sector fell to ~15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies shifted focus to AI and automation roles

5/27/2026, 11:02:32 AM

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