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India Inc keeps leadership hiring alive despite global shocks and AI upheaval

Business
Published on 24 April 2026
India Inc keeps leadership hiring alive despite global shocks and AI upheaval

AI and geopolitics are reshuffling who gets hired

Even as geopolitics and fast-moving AI roil global markets, Indian companies are still pursuing leadership hires. Executive search agencies report steady interest in senior candidates, with demand clustering around technology, industrial firms, and newer high-growth sectors. For now, the scramble for top talent continues—hinting that corporate strategy is adapting rather than pausing.

  • Companies in India are maintaining leadership hiring plans
  • Agencies report steady demand for senior executives
  • Technology and industrial sectors lead the hiring interest
  • AI change is influencing which leadership profiles are sought
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