AI, cloud modernisation, GCCs drive IT hiring 16% up in April: Report
Hiring in the IT sector grew 16% year-on-year in April, driven by factors such as AI adoption , cloud modernisation, and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), a report said on Friday. India's IT hiring grew last month, marking a sharp rebound from fluctuations over previous years, the report 'the foundit Insights Tracker (fit)' by jobs platform foundit said.GCCs played a significant role in this hiring growth, contributing over 1,10,000 new tech jobs in FY25, and ramping up demand for roles like data engineering, DevOps , and enterprise architecture, it added.The foundit Insights Tracker is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by foundit.in.The report further said that skill-based hiring continued to dominate, with 62% of IT employers prioritising practical expertise over formal qualifications.Top in-demand domains included AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, which together account for 95% of job postings in the IT sector, it stated.Cities like Coimbatore (40%) Ahmedabad (17%), and Baroda (15%) recorded remarkable annual hiring growth driven by hybrid work models and cost advantages, said the report.Metro hubs like Bengaluru (9%), Mumbai (9%), and Delhi NCR (7%) continued to lead hiring for leadership and specialist roles, it added.
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