Non-tech sectors now major hiring grounds for developers
Banks, healthcare, and retail are increasingly hiring software developers, demanding hybrid skills like AI literacy and domain knowledge.
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Happiest Minds rules out job cuts after ITC Infotech merger
Merged IT firm commits to no layoffs, signaling stability and talent retention focus.
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Life Sciences GCCs: India's Next Talent Battleground
23 of top 50 pharma companies now have GCCs in India, driving demand for hybrid AI and scientific talent.
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German EDA Firm LUBIS Expands to Bengaluru
LUBIS EDA opens India team, hiring formal verification engineers. Plans to grow to 30+ in two years.
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Projects Over Certificates: India's New Hiring Mantra
IntelliBI's project-first model signals a shift in tech hiring: employers want demonstrable skills, not just certificates. For career switchers, building portfolios is key.
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Agentic AI: 40% of Projects to Fail by 2027
Gartner forecasts 40% of agentic AI projects will be scrapped by 2027. India's talent gap widens as demand grows 25-35% annually.
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IT services hiring hits 18-month high, AI skills surge
Active demand reaches 57,000 roles; AI-related postings up 138% as employers prioritize experienced talent.
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Chipflation: AI Demand Drives Memory Chip Prices Up 27.6%
US PPI for electronic components rose 27.6% in June, hitting India's electronics costs. DRAM prices to surge 400% by 2026.
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Oracle may cut 10,000 jobs, India hit
Oracle reportedly plans 7,000-10,000 job cuts globally, with India likely impacted. Follows 21,000 cuts last year.
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AI reshapes India's HR: 80% workers use it weekly
AI adoption surges in Indian HR: 43% deployed, 80% workers use weekly. Skills-based hiring rises, but bias concerns remain.
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Skills, Not Sectors, Now Drive Wage Premiums
Upskilling into new tech roles commands higher pay regardless of industry, signaling a shift to skills-based compensation.
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AI's New BPO: Low-Paying Annotation Jobs Boom in India
Data annotation jobs in Gurugram, Noida pay Rs 10-17k/month. Market to hit $7B by 2030. A new workforce reality.
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