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74% of Indian Employers Uncovered Candidate Identity Fraud in 2025
- •Nearly 74% of Indian HR decision-makers reported uncovering identity fraud among candidates or employees in 2025, the highest among all surveyed markets.
- •A survey by YouGov and HireRight highlights that India leads in AI adoption by HR teams and acceptance of candidate use of AI during recruitment.
- •Over half of Indian employers expect AI to drive additional hiring for tech-enabled skills, though finding qualified talent remains a key challenge.
- •To mitigate risks regarding brand reputation and workplace safety, 93% of respondents screen contingent workers before they start work.
Key Questions Answered
According to a YouGov survey commissioned by HireRight, 74% of Indian HR and recruitment decision-makers reported that their organisations uncovered identity fraud among candidates or employees in 2025, which was the highest proportion among all surveyed markets.
India was identified as the market with the highest rates of AI adoption by HR teams and the greatest acceptance of candidates using AI during recruitment. Furthermore, 52% of Indian employers expect AI to drive additional hiring for specialised skills in a technology-enabled economy.
Finding qualified talent was cited as a key recruitment challenge by 33% of respondents. Additionally, 31% noted difficulties in attracting candidates willing to work full-time or in hybrid roles, while 30% highlighted challenges in integrating technologies like AI into recruitment.
