Indian Job Market to Boom in H1 2026: 76% Companies Plan New Hires
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News18•23-01-2026, 16:00
Indian Job Market to Boom in H1 2026: 76% Companies Plan New Hires
- •The Indian job market is set for a significant boom in the first half of 2026 (January to June), with 76% of employers planning to recruit for new positions.
- •A Naukri India biennial survey, based on over 1,250 companies, indicates the healthcare sector will lead hiring with 88% of companies creating new jobs, followed by manufacturing at 79%.
- •BFSI and IT sectors also show strong hiring intentions, with 70% and 76% of companies respectively planning new recruitments.
- •Dr. Pawan Goyal of Naukri.com emphasized companies' focus on workforce expansion, opening doors for new talent across sectors.
- •Despite AI concerns, 87% of employers believe AI won't significantly impact jobs, with 18% seeing AI creating new opportunities in IT, analytics, and marketing; freshers and mid-level professionals will find good opportunities.
Why It Matters: India's job market is set for a major expansion in H1 2026, with 76% of companies planning new hires.
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