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AI/ML hiring jumps 20% as white‑collar job market steadies, while tier‑II/III cities surge as new talent hubs

67 Hiring Statistics for 2026 | National University
67 Hiring Statistics for 2026 | National University

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Key developments: September’s hiring data show a 2% rise in India’s white‑collar employment, with AI/ML positions leading the charge by growing 20% year‑on‑year. Overall white‑collar hiring stayed flat, signaling a pivot …

AI/ML Hiring Surges 20% in September as White‑Collar Market Holds Steady

67 Hiring Statistics for 2026 | National University
67 Hiring Statistics for 2026 | National University

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In September, India’s white‑collar job market showed modest overall growth but a striking rise in AI and machine learning (AI/ML) positions. The Naukri JobSpeak Index edged up to 3,053, reflecting a …