India Tech Growth 2026: Golden Year for Indian Tech Sector; 1.25 lakh new job opportunities available

• Demand for AI and Data Engineers in India
• Up to 44 percent shortage of technical talent
• Willingness to pay huge wages; 1.25 lakh new job opportunities available

India Tech Growth 2026: The year 2026 brings new hopes and opportunities for the Indian technology sector. This year, technical jobs in the country are expected to grow significantly by 12 to 15 percent. This increase is not limited to permanent posts, but will also see a significant increase in temporary and contract jobs. An estimated 1.25 lakh new job opportunities will be created this year, which is a positive sign for the Indian economy, according to a latest report by work solutions provider Adecco India. Demand for AI, data and cyber security jobs increased by 51%

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According to 2025, the technical talent shortage will reach 44 percent, forcing companies to pay higher salaries for quality employees, with average salaries increasing by 18 percent compared to 2024. This has created intense competition among companies for quality employees. Demand for jobs related to artificial intelligence (AI), data and cyber security increased by 51 percent. Earlier, these areas were considered experimental, but now they have become an important requirement for companies. The tech sector faces a ‘talent war’ by 2025, with a shortage of skilled workers reaching 44 percent. This has directly affected the salary structure. Especially for positions like machine learning engineers, data engineers and full-stack developers, companies are willing to go to any level.

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Global competence centers are expanding rapidly in India. According to the report, recruitment rates in the GCC increased by 20 percent, a significant improvement over last year, in addition, campus placements also increased by 12 percent. Deep-tech, fintech, health-tech and software-as-a-service startups are leading this new recruitment process. While investments are being taken care of, companies with clear strategies around AI and digital platforms are not shying away from expanding their data teams.