India stands at a defining inflection point. In this fast evolving environment, success in 2026 will be determined by how decisively HR leaders can transform, drive value of their investments and convert external disruption into a sustainable competitive advantage.

People Matters’ SHRPA State of HR Industry 2025–26: India Insights serves as a strategic compass for this transition. The report offers deep, data-backed perspectives on the forces reshaping India’s HR, technology, and business landscape, decoding the trends that will define organisational priorities over the next 12 months.

From understanding the real impact of disruptive technologies to addressing India-specific talent and capability challenges, the report equips HR leaders, CXOs, HR technology partners, and investors to navigate complexity, accelerate AI-enabled HR transformation, and drive sharper workforce, business, and investment decisions.

The report helps you uncover: :

• The most business-critical challenges HR must address in the next 12 months
• Why building a culture of AI readiness is central to strengthening organisational change readiness
• Technology investment trends and innovations set to shape India’s HR tech market
• Key capability gaps and strategic imperatives for HR leaders across India

 

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