India’s IT sector to grow 6.1% – Nasscom predicts 1,35, 000 new jobs in FY26

The IT sector in India is in the eye of the storm, given the global rout on fears of AI-led disruption. Fears of job loss is one of the cardinal concerns. However, the IT sector industry body Nasscom predicts that India’s technology sector is expected to grow 6.1% to $315 billion revenue in FY26 and remain around that level in FY27. According to Reuters, Nasscom said that the growth will be driven by artificial intelligence-led ⁠services ​as well as business at global capacity centres.

Nasscom expects tech workforce to reach 5.95 million in FY26

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar said the IT industry continues to be a net job generator. Nambiar expects the Tech sector ‌to add 135,000 jobs on a net basis, taking the total headcount to ‌5.95 million in ​FY26.