Slowdown in IT jobs: The industry expects a 10% decline as legacy technology job openings fall to a three-year low. AI, cybersecurity adoption bucks trend

India’s IT services industry has seen a slowdown in hiring since the start of the second quarter, a trend that staffing firms expect to continue due to global economic uncertainty, rising U.S. tariffs and weak discretionary spending.According to ET, data from Teamlease shows that overall employment across India’s $283 billion outsourcing sector fell by 10% […]

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Best Certifications for High-Paying AI Jobs

Best certifications and learning paths for high-paying AI jobs In 2026, the goal will no longer be to get people to complete the course. Companies reward experts who can: Build, deploy, monitor, manage AI systems in production. The highest paying roles generally fall into the following categories: $130,000 to $225,000+ the highest rewards are associated […]

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Most in-demand skills and jobs in 2025

The Upwork Research Institute is seeing a significant uptick in interest related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) professionals. This demand for innovation isn’t unexpected; as more companies embrace AI disruption, they need skilled consultants who know how to make the most of these technologies while providing uniquely human oversight. [–> But AI […]

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Changes in India’s job market keep IT talent flat, AI roles up 34%: Naukri report

Quiet but significant changes are reshaping India’s white-collar job market into 2026, suggesting a steady readjustment rather than a rapid employment surge. According to the January 2026 edition of the Naukri Jobspeak Index released by Info Edge (India) Limited, the number of white-collar jobs increased by 3% year-on-year, indicating a steady recovery in growth. This […]

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India employment rises 12% in February due to AI push and IT sector recovery: Report | Industry News

India’s white-collar job market registered 12% year-on-year growth in February on the back of increased AI adoption and recovery in the IT sector, a report said on Tuesday. The white-collar job market recorded its strongest performance in years in February, with the Naukri Jobspeak Index reaching 3,233 points, up 12% from 2,890 points in February […]

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Advances in AI and IT boost India’s white-collar employment by 12% in February: report

India’s white-collar job market grew 12% year-on-year in February due to increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and recovery in the IT sector, according to the latest Naukri Jobspeak Index report.The index rose from 2,890 points in February 2025 to 3,233 points in February 2026, marking the strongest February performance in recent years, PTI reported. […]

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