Indian IT sector hiring to surge 20% in 2025: NLB Services
NEW DELHI, INDIA — The Indian IT sector is poised for a substantial hiring increase in 2025, with the recruitment of fresh graduates expected to rise by 15-20% across various industries. This growth is largely driven by an increasing reliance on emerging technologies.
According to NLB Services, the demand for specialized roles in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, and cloud technologies is anticipated to surge by 30-35%.
Strategic focus on upskilling
To address the evolving technological landscape, companies are not only expanding their hiring but also focusing on upskilling initiatives. This strategic investment aims to equip the workforce with essential skills for advanced tech roles.
NLB Services said that companies are investing heavily in training initiatives, highlighting the industry’s commitment to nurturing talent.
Positive hiring trends in late 2024
The latter half of 2024 witnessed a positive shift in hiring trends as attrition rates stabilized and IT firms adopted innovative recruitment strategies.
Off-campus recruitment became a key approach for many leading companies, reflecting a proactive stance in attracting fresh talent and aligning with new technological advancements.
Stabilization of project pipelines
The global economic slowdown from 2021 to 2022 led to cautious client spending, impacting project pipelines.
However, these are expected to stabilize in 2025, promising new opportunities for fresh graduates. Sectors such as global capability centers (GCCs), manufacturing, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, and retail are anticipated to increase their IT fresher intake by 30-35%.
Shift in workplace models
NLB Services also noted that 2024 marked a shift in workplace models, with many IT companies asking employees to return to the office.
Despite this change, campus hiring remains a core focus for larger companies looking to hire aggressively for the fiscal year 2024-25.
Projected job opportunities
Projected job opportunities for fresh graduates in 2025 are significant. AI roles are expected to offer between 50,000 and 60,000 positions, while ML roles may provide 45,000 to 55,000 jobs. Data analytics and cloud computing roles are also expected to see substantial openings.
The Indian IT sector is gearing up for robust hiring in 2025, driven by technological advancements and strategic workforce development. The industry’s focus on specialized roles and upskilling initiatives underscores its readiness to embrace future challenges and opportunities.
