India's tech hiring landscape is facing a downturn, with active job openings decreasing to 110,000 in April, down 8% from March and significantly lower than 256,000 in April 2022. This decline reflects a broader trend where tech's share of total hiring has plummeted to 49% from a peak of 83% just a year prior. Industry experts attribute this slowdown to internal cost controls, as organizations focus on productivity and margin expansion rather than new hires. Full-time roles have seen a slight decline of 3%, while contract roles have dropped by 17%, indicating a shift towards more flexible hiring practices. Meanwhile, US-based prediction markets like Polymarket are capitalizing on the Indian Premier League (IPL) traffic due to a ban on local real-money gaming platforms. With trading volumes in IPL-linked markets surpassing $250,000, these platforms are attracting a niche audience of urban, crypto-savvy users despite facing challenges with payment methods and regulatory scrutiny. This shift marks a significant change in the landscape of online betting in India.