India Global Centres Cut Hiring by 50% Amid AI Shift
Global capability centres in India are cutting hiring by up to 50% as AI reshapes roles. Firms are opting for smaller core teams to maintain flexibility.
Global capability centres in India are slashing hiring by 30% to 50% as artificial intelligence and geopolitical risks reshape corporate strategy. The nation currently hosts over half of the world's global centres, supporting technology, finance, and engineering sectors. Investors should monitor this shift as AI-driven automation begins to reduce headcount requirements for high-value offshore roles.
ANSR CEO Lalit Ahuja told Reuters on Monday that firms are adopting a measured approach to expansion. Companies that planned for 5,000 employees are now scaling those ambitions back to approximately 2,000 staff.
