India's GCC hiring rebounds 8-10% in Q1 as focus shifts from volume to value

India's Global Capability Centres experienced an 8-10% rise in hiring during Q1 FY26, shifting from volume to skill-focused recruitment in AI, cybersecurity, and platform engineering. BFSI, manufacturing, automotive, energy, and technology sectors drove demand, while Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore and Kochi saw significant growth despite talent shortages in advanced digital roles.