<p>Information technology (IT) sector in India is witnessing strong growth, with <a href="https://mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/india-s-startup-hiring-up-by-32-per-cent-sustainable-growth-in-focus-report-23535458" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>hiring</strong></a> activity increasing by 16 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in April 2025, a new report said on Friday.</p>
<p>A major driver behind this growth is the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which have created over 110,000 new tech jobs during the financial year 2024-25, according to data compiled by jobs platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC and ME).</p>
<p>This hiring boom comes despite an 11 per cent month-on-month dip in April, which the report attributes to seasonal trends.</p>
<p>Overall, the outlook remains positive, with consistent demand across experience levels and an increasing focus on specialised, future-ready skills.</p>
<p>According to V. Suresh, CEO of foundit, the sector is entering a new phase of &lsquo;strategic growth'. He emphasised that India is moving from quantity-based hiring to skill-based, innovation-led employment.</p>
<p>&ldquo;This transformation reflects India&rsquo;s broader vision to empower its youth for global leadership in science and innovation,&rdquo; he said, adding that tier-2 cities are becoming important contributors to the digital economy.</p>
<p>GCCs are playing a central role in this shift, especially in areas like data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise architecture.</p>
<p>The move reflects a larger transformation in India&rsquo;s IT hiring -- from mass recruitment to quality-focused hiring based on in-demand skills, the report said.</p>
<p>It highlighted a growing demand for roles in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/technology/article/indian-graduates-show-high-aptitude-for-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-roles-report-23486250" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>artificial intelligence</strong></a>, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.</p>
<p>These areas together now make up 95 per cent of job postings in the IT sector.</p>
<p>Further, employers are more focussed on practical expertise than on formal degrees, with 62 per cent of companies now prioritising skills over qualifications.</p>
<p>In terms of salaries, specialised roles are offering impressive packages. Entry-level AI roles start at Rs 7.2 lakh per annum, while experienced professionals in AI can earn up to Rs 76.4 lakh.</p>
<p>Cybersecurity remains one of the highest-paid domains, with top salaries reaching Rs 87 lakh.</p>
<p>The report noted that the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/29-per-cent-employees-in-it-sector-face-burnout-report-23437999" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>IT sector</strong></a> is expected to grow by another 15 per cent in 2025, driven by the rise of AI adoption (now at 48 per cent across industries) and a strong push towards digital transformation.</p>
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