India's Job Market Surges 12% in February, Fueled by AI and IT Sector Revival: Report

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India's Hiring Jumps 12% in February Driven by AI and IT Sector Recovery

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News18•03-03-2026, 15:00

India's Hiring Jumps 12% in February Driven by AI and IT Sector Recovery

•India's white-collar job market saw a 12% year-on-year growth in February.
•The Naukri JobSpeak Index reached 3,233 points, marking its strongest February performance in recent years.
•IT sector hiring grew over 6% year-on-year, with India-based multi-national IT companies driving a 55% surge.
•AI/ML hiring within the IT sector rose 40%, indicating focus on high-skill talent.
•Non-IT sectors like insurance (28%), BPO/ITES (22%), and real estate (19%) also contributed significantly to hiring momentum.

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