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Issue summary · September 17, 2026

Offshore.dev Weekly: India IT services hiring hits an 18-month high: ~57,000 open roles

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Across 6,655 directory records with advertised rate bounds, 62.1% use the $25–$49/hr band. These are advertised pricing bands, not negotiated project costs. Compare a scoped quote and the named team before choosing a vendor. Since 2026-09-07, 1 of 6654 records present in both observations changed their advertised rate bounds; 1 records were added and 0 removed. This measures directory record changes, not verified market price movements.

A question for your shortlist: Which named engineers will work on our project, and can we speak with a client from a comparable engagement?

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