White-collar hiring to stay strong in H1 2026; 76 pc recruiters expect new jobs: Survey

India’s job market shows strong future prospects. Seventy-six percent of recruiters anticipate new jobs in the first half of 2026. Healthcare and manufacturing sectors are set to lead this growth. BFSI and IT sectors also show positive hiring trends. AI is seen as a creator of new roles, not a job destroyer. This indicates a dynamic workforce transformation ahead.