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flag Indian hiring outlook hits record 68% in Q2 2026, fueled by reforms and growth, despite skilled worker shortages and widespread AI use in recruitment.

flag Indian employers projected a record 68% hiring outlook for Q2 2026, up 17 points quarter-on-quarter and 24 points year-on-year, driven by GST tax reforms and strong growth expectations. flag The finance and insurance sector led with a 71% outlook, while utilities and natural resources saw the largest quarterly gain. flag Automotive, IT, and IT services are expected to drive job creation. flag The North region showed the strongest outlook at 70%, and the East reached its highest level in over a decade. flag Despite optimism, 82% of firms report difficulty finding skilled workers. flag AI is widely adopted in hiring and training, with 87% of Indian companies using it—above the Asia-Pacific average.

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