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IT cos shift to selective hiring amid AI adoption
The New Indian Express Kalaburagi
|March 24, 2026
DOMESTIC technology sector is shifting from mass hiring to selective recruitment, with companies prioritising AI and problem-solving skills over volume hiring, as fresher intake remains below pre-pandemic levels, Rajesh Nambiar, president of Nasscom, told TNIE.
The shift reflects a broader reset underway across the industry. Nambiar said CY25 marked “a strategic reset across industries,” driven by geopolitical uncertainty and the growing influence of AI. While sentiment has improved slightly, he noted that “growth continues to remain measured and disciplined,” with overall technology spending expected to stay in
This story is from the March 24, 2026 edition of The New Indian Express Kalaburagi.
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