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Indian IT sector's fresher hiring crisis deepens as AI reshapes demand for talent
India's IT sector is drastically cutting fresher hiring, with delayed onboarding and a shift toward AI, data, and cybersecurity skills. Freshers now account for just 15% of hiring, down from 28% a few years ago, as companies prioritise demand-led, skill-based recruitment over volume-driven campus intakes.
Jul 30, 2026 1 source