India’s tech sector grows with fewer freshers as AI reshapes hiring

The share of entry-level hiring in the sector has fallen to around 15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies focus more on AI, cloud, cybersecurity and automation-focused roles. Emerging technology roles account for nearly 52% of hiring demand and are expected to touch 60% by the end of 2026, signalling a broader shift away from campus-led pyramid hiring model, experts said.