In the financial year 2023-24, the Indian tech industry is projected to add only 60,000 jobs, a significant decline from the 2.7 lakh jobs created in the previous fiscal year.
This decrease is attributed to over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic and demand pressure from key markets like the United States and Europe. Nasscom President Debjani Ghosh emphasized the need for industry correction and highlighted a shift towards hiring in frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity.
Despite challenges in upskilling, Ghosh remains optimistic about India's resilience in adapting to technological advancements and job market changes.