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Fresh graduates are witnessing increased hiring in AI, content and emerging roles, according to a LinkedIn report. Opportunities are expanding beyond traditional sectors, with smaller firms and non-metro cities playing a growing role in early-career employment.

LinkedIn is testing an AI labour marketplace offering roles that pay up to Rs 14,000 per hour. The platform is hiring trainers across sectors to improve AI systems, with early trials underway and limited availability currently in the US

LinkedIn research shows Indian women professionals are leading in AI adoption, with nine in 10 confident using AI tools and 35 percent actively learning AI skills. Women founders also report higher optimism and drive digital transformation in their businesses.

LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report highlights AI, automation, data, cybersecurity and leadership as the fastest-growing skill areas. With 74% of Indian recruiters struggling to find talent, LinkedIn is offering select Learning courses free until March 31.

LinkedIn’s latest study finds 74% of Indian recruiters struggle to hire qualified candidates amid high demand and AI-generated applications. Professionals feel unprepared for job hunting, prompting recruiters to increasingly use AI to identify skills and improve hiring efficiency.

LinkedIn research reveals that 91% of Hyderabad SMBs are adopting or planning to adopt AI solutions, with equal optimism for business growth. AI is driving hiring, marketing, and operations, while platform credibility and data security emerge as key competitive advantages.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) moved up to #5 in LinkedIn’s 2025 global MBA rankings, surpassing prestigious global peers. IIM-Ahmedabad rose to #17, while IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Bangalore entered the top 20, reflecting India’s growing presence in management education

As per the list, Tata Consultancy Services retained the top spot, followed by Accenture (#2) and Infosys (#3)

Technical skills, including software development and AI expertise, are highly sought after, alongside soft skills like communication and problem-solving. A LinkedIn report reveals that over 60% of HR professionals in the country believe AI-powered tools can streamline and accelerate the hiring process.

Deepak Agarwal comes with 24 years of experience in engineering and AI roles, having previously held leadership positions at Pinterest and Yahoo

According LinkedIn Economic Graph researchers, almost 65 per cent of job roles are new to India, and 50% of them did not exist 25 years ago

"With a single click, job seekers can gain detailed insights into the qualifications they meet and those they may lack, enabling them to decide whether to apply," LinkedIn explained, highlighting that this feature helps users focus on opportunities where they have a higher chance of receiving a response.

The Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) conducted an inquiry under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to examine LinkedIn’s processing of personal data. The focus was on how LinkedIn uses this data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising aimed at users with LinkedIn profiles.

The new language options are Vietnamese, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, along with four Indian regional languages — Bengali, Marathi, Telugu and Punjabi

While LinkedIn boasts nearly 1 billion members across over 200 countries, Musk-owned X has reached 600 million monthly active users (MAUs).

On-site roles are down 15%, while hybrid positions for entry-level roles have surged by 52% year-over-year.

Zoho's CEO Sridhar Vembu echoed Aggarwal's sentiment, stating, "India must firmly oppose this woke imperialism."

"This accolade mirrors the vibrant energy and relentless pursuit of excellence by our associates who are at the heart of Cognizant's success,” said Ravi Kumar S, CEO, Cognizant.

According to a report by professional networking platform LinkedIn, B2B sellers in the country are increasingly turning to AI to aid their selling processes, including prospect research, target identification, and finding warm leads with buyers

Companies now value candidates with not just AI expertise, but also soft skills and a capacity for learning, a press release said.