New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The AuthBridge Workforce Fraud Files for the first half of fiscal year 2026 show that hiring discrepancies continue across India's labour market. White-collar roles recorded a discrepancy rate of 4.33 per cent in background verification, while the on-demand or gig workforce reported a higher rate of 5.61 per cent. These findings are based on data captured across identity, employment history, education, and criminal record checks.

Ajay Trehan, CEO and Founder of AuthBridge, stated that these gaps remain a structural challenge for the industry. "The H1 FY26 Workforce Fraud Files clearly show that hiring-related discrepancies remain a persistent and structural challenge. Despite faster and more digitised hiring workflo...