Top IT firms’ hiring turns negative as headcount falls over 7,000 in FY26

IANS | April 25, 2026 10:51 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Headcount at India's top IT firms declined by over 7,000 in FY26, which highlighted a sharp reversal in hiring trends as companies turned cautious on workforce expansion amid an increasing focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and changing demand in the industry.