🌍 Global Tech Job Market: India & U.S. Take Different Routes

The technology job market is undergoing a major transformation, and NewsAdd brings you the latest insights. While AI adoption is driving demand for specialized skills, the hiring trends in India and the United States are diverging sharply.

🇮🇳 India: BPO Sector Surges Ahead of IT Services

According to Kotak Institutional Equities, India’s BPO sector is now growing faster than traditional IT services.

• BPO exports are expected to outpace IT services in FY2026.

• Rising demand for data services to train large language models (LLMs) is fueling job creation.

• A Naukri report shows 72% of Indian employers plan to hire new talent in late 2025, highlighting AI as a job creator, not a job threat.

👉 NewsAdd Insight: India is becoming the global hub for AI-driven BPO and data services.

🇺🇸 U.S.: Traditional Tech Jobs Decline, Niche Roles Rise

The U.S. job market is witnessing a downturn in traditional roles:

• Software & web developer jobs are down by 60% since 2020.

• Companies now demand specialized skills in AI, ML, data science, and cybersecurity.

• Fresh graduates face challenges as employers prefer 5+ years of experience.

• Cost optimization + AI automation is replacing routine work.

👉 NewsAdd Insight: Success in U.S. tech now requires deep specialization and proven expertise.

⚡ What This Means for Professionals

• A general IT degree is no longer enough.

• To stay competitive, professionals must upskill in AI, data science, and cybersecurity.

• Continuous learning + niche specialization = survival in the AI era.