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HCL COO Rahul Singh says Indian IT hiring will surge in AI-driven economy
✍️ Fortune India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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Chief Operating Officer Rahul Singh of HCL Technologies affirmed that recruitment in India's IT services sector will remain robust as the AI economy expands.
Chief Operating Officer Rahul Singh of HCL Technologies told Fortune India that hiring in the Indian IT services sector will continue unabated as the economy increasingly embraces artificial intelligence. Singh emphasized that the shift toward AI-driven solutions is creating a sustained demand for skilled talent across software development, data analytics and cloud services.
He noted that HCL is already scaling its workforce to meet client requirements in AI, machine learning and automation, and that the broader industry is likely to follow suit. The COO highlighted that companies are investing in upskilling existing staff while also recruiting fresh graduates with strong technical foundations.
Industry analysts concur that the AI boom will act as a catalyst for job creation in the technology segment, offsetting concerns about automation displacing workers. Singh concluded that the hiring momentum is expected to persist throughout the next fiscal year, reinforcing India's position as a global IT talent hub.
He noted that HCL is already scaling its workforce to meet client requirements in AI, machine learning and automation, and that the broader industry is likely to follow suit. The COO highlighted that companies are investing in upskilling existing staff while also recruiting fresh graduates with strong technical foundations.
Industry analysts concur that the AI boom will act as a catalyst for job creation in the technology segment, offsetting concerns about automation displacing workers. Singh concluded that the hiring momentum is expected to persist throughout the next fiscal year, reinforcing India's position as a global IT talent hub.