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- India's IT sector hiring is showing early signs of stabilisation, with an estimated 109,000 job openings expected in August 2026, up from a record 28-month low of 93,000 in June, according to Xpheno.
- This represents over 17 per cent recovery since the June dip, and August demand is set to match April 2026 levels with a 3 per cent rise over the previous month.
- However, experts caution the sector is not rushing to add jobs, as global uncertainties persist, and headcount gains in Q1 were minimal at around 5,000 employees, largely driven by TCS.
- The job market remains particularly tough for freshers, with corporates citing gaps in applied technical skills and training readiness.
What to watch next
- Whether August's active talent demand sustains or extends the recovery beyond April 2026 levels
- Impact of weak discretionary spending on captives absorbing strategic work and onboarding pace
- Progress on closing the readiness gap for freshers through structured training and curriculum changes
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