Labour/press release/2026-10-01

Indian IT Job Market Sees Layoffs and Increased Demand for AI/ML Skills

Reports from TeamLease Digital and Naukri indicate a mixed trend in the Indian IT sector. While some segments, particularly IT services and startups, are experiencing layoffs and job pressure, there is a significant surge in demand for specialized skills like AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. This shift suggests a move towards more experienced professionals and niche expertise.

3 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

What do all outlets agree on?

3 outlets covered “Indian IT Job Market Sees Layoffs and Increased Demand for AI/ML Skills”. All of them report the following:

  • Indian IT sector experiencing a shift in job market
  • Increased demand for AI/ML and data science skills
  • Layoffs occurring in some IT segments

Which figures do outlets report differently?

1 figure in this story is reported with conflicting values:

Increase in demand for AI/ML roles60-70% (TeamLease Digital, H2 2023-24) vs 10% (Naukri JobSpeak Index, September 2023)

Which outlets covered this?

All 3 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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