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IT firms reboot fresher hiring

India’s $300 billion technology and IT services industry is seeing a revival in fresher onboarding after several years of subdued hiring, according to industry estimates. However, the share of entry-level staff is trailing that of mid-level professionals, reflecting robust demand for experienced AI talent.Fresher hiring, which fell to a record low of around 110,000 in FY26, will reach 115,000 to 135,000 this fiscal year, according to recruitment

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India’s $300 billion technology and IT services industry is seeing a revival in fresher onboarding after several years of subdued hiring, according to industry estimates. However, the share of entry-level staff is trailing that of mid-level professionals, reflecting robust demand for experienced AI talent.Fresher hiring, which fell to a record low of around 110,000 in FY26, will reach 115,000 to 135,000 this fiscal year, according to recruitment

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