Findings
Indian Tech and IT employers reported a Net Employment Outlook of 69%, the highest in the last 3 years.
Hiring demand has increased by 14 points since last quarter.
Indian Tech & IT Outlook remains strong, standing 24 points above the global average.
The Q2 2026 Global Tech Talent Outlook
Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook – calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire – now stands at 69%.
Changes Over Time
The NEO improved since the previous quarter (+14 points) and year-over-year (+16).
Tech Hiring Expections for April - June
Indian employers along with UAE reported the strongest Tech & IT Services' NEO for Q2 2026 followed by Brazil at No. 3.
Top Skills Sought by Employers
IT & data-related expertise emerged as the most in-demand technical skills sought-after by employers.
