New Delhi, April 7 -- India's tech hiring has started FY2027 on a cautious note. Active tech job demand fell 8% month-on-month to 1,10,000 roles in April 2026, according to Xpheno. This drop reverses the hiring gains seen in January and February, bringing demand back to February-like levels and pointing to a slower start to the new fiscal year.

In its "Active Tech Jobs Outlook - India - April 2026" report, Xpheno said this is among the weakest starts to a fiscal year in recent times, with FY2027 likely to record the second-lowest opening in six years. The firm linked the slowdown to global uncertainties and macro pressures that are beginning to affect hiring pipelines.

That said, the broader picture is not entirely negative. Hiring dema...