Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Indian IT Hiring Slowdown Extended Due to Global Uncertainty
The Indian IT industry is not hiring as many people as before.
This is happening because of worries about the global economy, especially with the US imposing tariffs.
Companies are being cautious because they don't know what will happen with trade deals and negotiations.
Hiring in July-September didn't get better, and the number of new hires in the first part of this year was much lower than before.
Even the Global Capability Centres, which had been hiring a lot, are also slowing down.
This means fewer jobs in the IT sector for now.
Indian IT sector is facing a hiring slowdown in 2025 due to market uncertainties.
No improvement in hiring was seen during the July-September period.
Hiring in Q1 FY26 was significantly lower than the previous quarter.
US tariffs and trade friction are causing companies to delay investments.
GCCs are also reducing their hiring momentum due to business uncertainties.
- Who
- Indian IT firms, HR professionals, American enterprises
- What
- Hiring slowdown in the Indian IT sector
- When
- July-September 2024 (no improvement), Q1 FY26
- Where
- India
- Why
- Uncertainties from US tariffs, trade talks, and global market volatility
- Hiring Trend
- Likely washout year in 2025
- Q1 FY26 Additions
- 3,847 (top 6 IT firms)
- Key Factors
- US tariffs, trade uncertainties, and global market volatility
- Impacted Companies
- TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, LTIMindtree, GCCs
- Hiring Phase
- July-September showed no improvement