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India IT talent glut grows fast as jobseekers surge 32% in four months

India IT talent glut grows fast as jobseekers surge 32% in four months

India’s IT sector is facing a major talent surplus, with active jobseekers jumping 32% in four months to 650,000 by April, up from 490,000 in January, according to CIEL HR data. Recruiters report applications per mid-level role have surged from a few hundred last year to well over a thousand. Experts link the shift to global restructuring, layoffs, and faster AI-led tool adoption—creating pressure on generalist coding roles while specialized skills remain in short supply.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
GM lays off hundreds of IT workers to hire AI native talent fast

GM lays off hundreds of IT workers to hire AI native talent fast

GM has reportedly laid off hundreds of IT employees while moving to recruit candidates with stronger AI capabilities. The company’s postings emphasize AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud engineering, and work tied to agent and model development. It also highlights prompt engineering and new AI workflows, signaling a rapid redesign of parts of its tech team around machine-focused skills.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 12 May 2026

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Salesforce to hire 1000 graduates for AI expansion as CEO Marc Benioff pledges entry level jobs

Salesforce to hire 1000 graduates for AI expansion as CEO Marc Benioff pledges entry level jobs

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the company will hire 1,000 graduates and interns to support its growing AI product push, directly addressing worries that automation will wipe out entry-level roles. The move comes after February reports of under 1,000 job cuts that affected areas including marketing and product management.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
West Asia based executives seek India jobs as conflict fears surge by 25 to 30 percent

West Asia based executives seek India jobs as conflict fears surge by 25 to 30 percent

Executive search firms report a sharp rise in enquiries from senior professionals stationed in West Asia about opportunities in India, up 25% to 30% in recent days. Uncertainty and safety concerns tied to the ongoing conflict are driving many to reconsider career plans, with employers seeing more India focused discussions than before.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
IIT Phase 1 placements show green shoots as AI and data hiring surges

IIT Phase 1 placements show green shoots as AI and data hiring surges

IITs have opened the 2025–26 campus placement season with a brighter start, marked by more job and pre-placement offers, broader recruiter participation including first-timers, and firmer compensation trends. The momentum is largely linked to hiring demand for technology, data, and AI roles, suggesting recruiter sentiment is gradually improving across engineering campuses.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Demand surges for quick joiners as projects tighten foundit tracker shows 58 percent jump

Demand surges for quick joiners as projects tighten foundit tracker shows 58 percent jump

foundit’s Insights Tracker says employers increasingly favor candidates who can join immediately. With project deadlines shrinking, nearly one in three job ads mention immediate availability, and demand for quick joiners has risen 58% since 2022. But this speed preference outpaces the rate at which candidates become available, widening a growing talent gap.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements for MBA 2027 surge in recruiters and offers across multiple firms

IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements for MBA 2027 surge in recruiters and offers across multiple firms

IIM Ahmedabad’s MBA Class of 2027 summer placements saw a rise in both recruiters and roles, with activity concentrated at Cluster 1. Accenture Strategy stood out, with its Global Network and India Market Unit collectively driving dozens of offers, alongside significant hiring from Vector Consulting Group, American Express, and EY Parthenon.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Indian hiring outlook stays robust as employers prepare more jobs despite global risks

Indian hiring outlook stays robust as employers prepare more jobs despite global risks

Indian employers expect stronger hiring in the coming quarter, with the outlook cited as the best globally. Resilient domestic demand and business confidence are driving plans to add more roles, alongside a projected corporate earnings recovery. Despite uncertainty from global headwinds, India’s job-market sentiment remains notably positive, pointing to continued growth opportunities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
US H-1B FY2027 selection ends as weighted lottery boosts higher wage bids

US H-1B FY2027 selection ends as weighted lottery boosts higher wage bids

USCIS has wrapped up H-1B selection for FY2027, fully filling the 85,000 annual quota. Employers have been informed and petition filings will open April 1, 2026. The biggest shift: a weighted lottery that favors higher wage offers, replacing the older random selection approach—meaning pay could now decide who gets in.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Indian students are heading back home as visa rules and costs crush study abroad plans

Indian students are heading back home as visa rules and costs crush study abroad plans

Indian students are increasingly returning home after studying abroad as visa policies—especially in the US and UK—become harder to predict. Rising living costs and weaker job prospects are adding pressure, prompting many to rethink overseas degrees. Instead, students are leaning toward shorter programs or shifting to alternative destinations to reduce risk and improve career outcomes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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GIFT City added 70 fund managers but hiring pipeline looks thin for talent

GIFT City added 70 fund managers but hiring pipeline looks thin for talent

GIFT City has surged in fund-management presence, with over 70 new entities setting up shop last year and the total reaching 202. The puzzle now is workforce readiness: where will the qualified professionals to run, manage, and comply with these operations come from as the ecosystem expands at pace?

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
IIT Hyderabad lands record 2.5 crore offer for student amid tough job market boom

IIT Hyderabad lands record 2.5 crore offer for student amid tough job market boom

IIT Hyderabad student Edward Nathan Varghese has secured a record Rs 2.5 crore package from Optiver to work as a software engineer for the Netherlands-based firm. The deal, announced amid a challenging hiring climate, signals rising placement standards as average offers across the season also climbed, reinforcing the institute’s ability to produce top-tier talent.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India Inc salary hikes to stay near 9.1% in 2026 report says

India Inc salary hikes to stay near 9.1% in 2026 report says

Indian companies expect salary increases to remain steady at around 9.1% in 2026, according to a report. Life sciences and manufacturing are forecast to lead with the biggest hikes, while most industries should see stable or positive trends. The report flags ITeS as the lone sector with a slight dip, with junior staff and individual contributors seeing the highest averages.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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