Findings
Indian Tech and IT employers reported a Net Employment Outlook of 50%, the highest in the last 3 years.
Hiring demand has increased by 1 point since last quarter.
Indian tech & IT Outlook remains strong, standing 15 points above the global average.
The Q1 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 50%.
Changes Over Time
Hiring demand strengthened by 1 point since the previous quarter and 4 points when compared to the same period last year.
Tech Hiring Expections for January - March
Brazilian employers reported the strongest Tech & IT Services’ NEO for Q1 2026 followed by India at No. 3.
Top Skills Sought by Employers
IT & data-related expertise emerged as the most in-demand technical skills sought-after by employers.
