Global digital engineering firm Nagarro has announced plans to expand its India workforce by 1,000 professionals over the next 12 to 18 months.
The hiring drive aims to strengthen its capabilities across key hubs—Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune—despite ongoing challenges in talent availability and global economic uncertainty.
Expansion Targets Key Tech Hubs
Nagarro currently employs around 13,000 professionals in India, making it one of the company’s largest talent bases globally.
The planned recruitment will focus on engineering, consulting, and digital transformation roles, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven capabilities and core system upgrades.
CEO Manas Human confirmed that the company has 700 open positions in India, but filling them has proven difficult due to a supply crunch in skilled talent.
The hiring initiative is part of Nagarro’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in India’s tech ecosystem while preparing for the next wave of enterprise transformation.
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune have been identified as priority locations for scaling operations.
Nagarro Talent Shortage and Hiring Challenges
Despite the expansion plans, Nagarro is grappling with a tight labor market.
Increased hiring by startups and global capability centers (GCCs) has intensified competition for skilled professionals.
Additionally, many employees are hesitant to switch jobs due to global economic uncertainties, contributing to a “stay-where-you-are” mindset.
Manas noted that hiring effectiveness is a key metric the company is tracking closely.
“Ironically, we are facing a backlog in terms of a supply crunch,” he said, highlighting the difficulty in sourcing qualified candidates for specialized roles.
AI and Digital Transformation Driving Demand
The company’s growth strategy is closely tied to the rise of artificial intelligence and its integration into enterprise systems.
Nagarro is preparing for what it calls the next significant wave of AI spending, which will focus on transforming core business operations rather than peripheral enhancements.
Manas emphasized that upgrading core systems is a complex process requiring consulting, systems integration, governance, and quality assurance.
These efforts demand infrastructure changes and a skilled workforce capable of navigating the intricacies of AI-led transformation.
He also pointed to the emergence of “agentic AI”—a term used to describe autonomous AI systems—as a catalyst for deeper investment in enterprise technology.
While many companies have yet to begin this transition, Nagarro sees it as inevitable and is positioning itself to lead in this space.
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