IT hiring to be fuelled by AI, overall job hiring trends steady: Report

A survey indicates a positive corporate hiring outlook in India for the next three months, driven by growth in private services, particularly IT, Energy & Utilities, and Financial Services. India's Net Employment Outlook of 42% is the second highest globally. While slightly down quarter-on-quarter, it shows significant year-on-year improvement. The IT sector, fueled by AI skill demand, and the Energy & Utilities sector show strong hiring intentions.