India's IT hiring industry to generate up to 4.5 lakh new jobs in 2025


New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The IT hiring sector in India is projected to grow by 7-10 per cent in the first half of 2025, while generating around 4-4.5 lakh new jobs for the entire year, industry experts said on Friday.

India’s IT sector ended the fourth quarter of FY25 on a stable note by reporting a revenue growth of 1-3 per cent year-on-year, which indicates a cycle of measured expansion and changing global priorities.

"While this reflects that companies are showcasing a more targeted approach to global technology investments, the demand for digital transformation still continues to thrive," said Sunil Nehra, CEO-IT Staffing, FirstMeridian Business Services.

Investments towards AI/ML, cloud computing, data engineering and automation, etc. have been steady, which signals a long-term confidence in emerging technologies. This steady demand for new age technologies has influenced hiring trends.

"Hiring in multiple regions of India will experience a gradual upward momentum," said Nehra, adding that the sentiment on fresher hiring in FY26 remains positive, which indicates strong demand for entry-level roles.

Despite ongoing global uncertainties, FY25 has marked a recovery phase for major Indian IT firms, following the historic headcount decline of FY24.

However, hiring remained measured in Q4 FY25, reflecting continued caution in client spending and persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

According to Sachin Alug, CEO of NLB Services, attrition rates have stabilised across the industry at an average of 13–15 per cent, indicating a more balanced yet evolving talent landscape.

“Several firms have also announced plans to onboard over 10,000 freshers in FY26 - signalling long-term confidence despite short-term challenges,” he mentioned.

Key investments are being directed towards AI and Generative AI, supported by large-scale upskilling across service lines. Cloud modernisation, cybersecurity, and data engineering continue to be core capabilities, with a strong push toward consulting-led, outcome-driven engagements."Roles such as AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, and ESG Analysts remain in high demand, often commanding 8-10 per cent premium in compensation," said Alug. India's IT hiring industry to generate up to 4.5 lakh new jobs in 2025 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Amazon could launch satellite broadband later this month 


Project Kuiper is positioning itself in direct competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, which leads the market with the world’s largest active LEO satellite constellation of over 5,000 satellites

Amazon has confirmed that it will launch the first satellites of its orbital broadband constellation, Project Kuiper, later this month.

The mission, dubbed Kuiper Atlas 1 (KA-01), will see 27 satellites launched on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch is scheduled for no earlier than 9th April.

This deployment is the start of full-scale production and deployment for Project Kuiper, which aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access to underserved regions worldwide. The company plans to deploy a total of over 3,200 LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites in its first constellation.

Following the initial launch, satellites will deploy into a 280 km parking orbit before reaching their final orbital altitude of 630 km. Once in place, they will travel at over 17,000 mph, orbiting Earth roughly every 90 minutes.

Amazon plans at least seven additional launches on the Atlas V, 38 launches via ULA’s Vulcan Centaur, and 30+ launches from other providers, including Arianespace, Blue Origin, and SpaceX.

“We’ve designed some of the most advanced communications satellites ever built, and every launch is an opportunity to add more capacity and coverage to our network,” said Rajeev Badyal, vice president of Project Kuiper in a press release.

“We’ve done extensive testing on the ground to prepare for this first mission, but there are some things you can only learn in flight, and this will be the first time we’ve flown our final satellite design and the first time we’ve deployed so many satellites at once. No matter how the mission unfolds, this is just the start of our journey, and we have all the pieces in place to learn and adapt as we prepare to launch again and again over the coming years.”

The company says it expects to begin customer service rollout later this year. Amazon could launch satellite broadband later this month | Total Telecom
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