India's fresher hiring intent rises, but one-third of industries cut plans

Who claims what

• —India's fresher hiring intent has increased for the second half of 2026. (per source class B)
• —One-third of industries, including IT and consulting, have cut their hiring plans. (per source class B)

Our assessment

If these reported hiring trends in India hold, businesses dependent on entry-level talent or Indian service providers may experience uneven talent availability and cost structures. Sectors like semiconductors, manufacturing, or IT reliant on Indian workforce or offshoring should monitor for localized capacity…