IT fresher hiring picks up as Agrani secures Rs 800 crore fundraise

IT fresher hiring rebounds as tech firms lift recruitment after nearly two years of subdued intake, and startup Agrani raises Rs 800 crore in fresh capital. The hiring surge follows a slowdown that began in early 2024 when many IT and tech companies cut back on entry‑level positions. Companies are now opening more campus slots and posting fresher roles on job portals. Agrani’s funding round was announced in the same ETtech Morning Dispatch update. The dispatch, dated Oct 02, 2026, 07:46 AM IST, notes that the capital raise is expected to fund product development and market expansion. Analysts see the dual signals of hiring and fundraising as a sign that the sector’s confidence is returning.

Context

The IT sector often cycles between hiring freezes and aggressive recruitment as project pipelines change. Large capital raises like Agrani’s are typical for Indian tech firms seeking to scale operations after a period of tighter funding.