India’s Hiring Demand Rebounds In July After Three-Month Slide
Mumbai: According to data released by global job site Indeed on Wednesday, India’s job market is showing signs of recovery, with job postings rising 1.2% in July 2026. This marked a modest rebound after three consecutive months of decline and lifted postings to 8.3% above year-ago levels. Hiring activity in the country’s formal economy remains strong, with job postings still 84% above…
India's job market rebounded in July 2026, according to figures from job platform Indeed, after three months of declines. Job postings rose 1.2% compared to the previous month, marking a modest recovery and reaching 8.3% above the same period last year. Even though hiring activity in the country's formal economy remains robust, postings are still 84% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Indeed's Callam Pickering highlighted that while the overall trend is positive, the healthcare and care economy sectors are experiencing particularly strong demand. Job postings for medical technicians increased by 30%, while childcare roles saw a 26% rise. Additionally, physician and surgeon positions saw a 26% increase, along with 25% growth in therapy-related roles.
Conversely, technology hiring is facing challenges. Job postings for IT infrastructure, operations and support roles dropped by 24%, while software development postings decreased by 18%. Despite these declines, technology-related job postings remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Moreover, artificial intelligence is emerging as a key driver of these labor market changes, influencing roles and sectors that were previously less exposed to technological advancements.
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