`India’s tech hiring outlook for H2FY26 won’t be promising’

India’s tech hiring outlook for the second half of FY’26 seems “not so promising’’ with new signs of clear uncertainties emerging on the ground (including ‘No Kings’ protest) and the existing government shutdown which could hamper economic growth and create more uncertainty, in the sector’s largest customer market, ie; America, say industry observers. The newer protests are happening even as the real impact of tariffs are expected to hit the market hard in the coming quarters. When overall economic conditions are not promising with a potential rise in debts, inflation, and negative consumer sentiments amidst trade tensions and geopolitical issues. All these are likely to lead to further cuts in customer budgets and that will eventually impact jobs in India, they cautioned.