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AI and GCC power drive India demand for senior tech leaders even as hiring cools

Business
Published on 24 April 2026
AI and GCC power drive India demand for senior tech leaders even as hiring cools

MNCs are moving global tech roles into India’s GCCs

Even as broader tech hiring slows, experts say demand for senior technology leaders in India is rising. MNCs are increasingly shifting global tech roles to India, often via their GCCs, where country heads are also joining. Hiring mandates for director, vice-president and higher roles have grown about 20% over the past two to three quarters versus early FY25.

  • Senior tech leadership hiring is rising despite overall tech slowdown
  • MNCs are shifting global tech roles to India via GCCs
  • Mandates for director VP and above grew about 20% recently
  • Country heads for GCCs are increasingly part of recruitment
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