As AI deals get tougher, Indian IT companies are pushing “forward-deployed” engineers onsite to turn AI proposals into real products. Infosys and Cognizant are ramping up, but the talent pool is thin and costs are rising. Accenture remains ahead, leaving a high-stakes race: who builds the team first could decide which clients stay loyal.
A new report flags India as one of the most talent-constrained markets worldwide, with 82% of employers saying they struggle to find the right person. That compares with a global average of 72% and is even more severe than several developed economies, underscoring a structural hiring crunch that could reshape hiring and wages.
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