7-10% Growth Forecast On IT Hiring In 6 Months

New Delhi: The IT hiring sector in India is projected to grow by 7-10 per cent in the first half of 2025, generating around 4-4.5 lakh new jobs, industry experts said on Friday. India’s IT sector ended the fourth quarter of FY25 on a stable note by reporting a revenue growth of 1-3 per cent year-on-year, which indicates a cycle of measured expansion and changing global priorities.

“While this reflects that companies are showcasing a more targeted approach to global technology investments, the demand for digital transformation still continues to thrive,” said Sunil Nehra, CEO (IT Staffing), FirstMeridian Business Services. Investments towards AI/ML, cloud computing, data engineering and automation, etc., have been steady, which signals a long-term confidence in emerging technologies.