India Inc increases focus on freelance tech talent as digital demand spikes

Freelance tech hiring in India surges 25-40% as firms seek flexibility and specialist skills in AI and cloud.

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India Inc increases focus on freelance tech talent as digital demand spikes

India Inc increases focus on freelance tech talent as digital demand spikes
Indian companies are increasingly hiring freelance technology professionals amid strong demand for specialised skills such as AI, cybersecurity and cloud transformation. Organisations in BFSI, IT services and retail-tech report a 25-30% rise in freelance engagements over the past year, while platforms for gig work in tech project delivery have seen demand growth of up to 40%. 
Firms cite agility, cost flexibility and external perspectives as drivers of the shift. This trend marks a deeper move away from traditional hiring towards skills-on-demand models.