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AI to Create 2.3M Jobs in India by 2027—The Race to Upskill 1M Workers Starts Now

Contrary to fears of job loss, Artificial Intelligence is turning into a powerful job creator—and India is leading the charge. According to a new report by Bain & Company, India’s AI sector is expected to create 2.3 million jobs by 2027.   But here’s the catch: the projected talent pool is only 1.2 million strong. That leaves a glaring 1.1 …

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India’s Upskilling Boom Needs a Reality Check—Let’s Make It Industry-First

India’s workforce is not just ready for change—it’s demanding it. According to the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) report, over 70% of Indian professionals are actively seeking opportunities to upskill—one of the highest globally.   But here’s the catch: Most skilling programs still don’t speak the language of industry. With AI, automation, and climate-tech driving rapid changes, India’s skilling ecosystem …

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Flexible Learning Is India’s Key to Building a Future-Ready Workforce

India’s workforce is experiencing a seismic shift as automation, AI, and digitalisation redefine job roles across industries. With these technological disruptions comes an urgent need for professionals to continuously upskill—but traditional education systems are failing to meet this need.   The Skilling Gap: A National Emergency   A UNICEF report reveals that 33% of India’s employable youth lack the skills …

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Skills Over Degrees: Why Data Science, AI Skills Matter More Than Ever

In a bold hiring post last month, Sudarshan Kamath, founder of AI startup Smallest.ai, wrote, “College – does not matter. Resume – not needed.” The role? A full-stack engineer with a ₹40 lakh annual package. The result? Over 7,000 applications—a testament to a growing trend that’s reshaping India’s job market: skills-first hiring.   At Smallest.ai, nearly half the tech team …

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2025 Outlook: AI, ML, and Data Science Fuel Job Creation and Growth in India’s IT Industry

India’s $254-billion IT services industry is stepping into 2025 with renewed energy — and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science are leading the charge. After facing global economic slowdowns, reduced client spending, and hiring freezes over the last few years, Indian IT firms are now seeing strong deal pipelines, rising IT budgets, and a growing appetite for …

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AI to Become Integral Across All Jobs, Transforming 38 Million Roles by 2030: EY

According to a recent EY India report, How much productivity can GenAI unlock in India? The AIdea of India: 2025, AI adoption—especially generative AI (GenAI)—is poised to transform 38 million jobs by 2030 and deliver a 2.61% productivity boost to the organized sector. An additional 2.82% gain could be realized if the unorganized sector embraces GenAI. Yet, skill shortages remain …

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Engineering graduates struggle: Can colleges fix the skills gap?

India’s engineering education system enrolls millions of students, yet only about 43% land jobs. Traditional, theory-heavy curricula haven’t kept up with rapid technological advances, leaving graduates ill-equipped for the demands of modern industry. According to Arindam Mukherjee, Co-founder and CEO of NextLeap, the fix requires a complete educational overhaul focused on behavioral science—shifting from “what do students need to know?” …

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How AI Can Augment Human Decision-Making

Is AI Taking Humans Out of Decision-Making in Manufacturing? AI promises to replace human labor in a variety of use cases, but it cannot supplant human intuition and creativity—especially in sensitive industries like manufacturing, where even minor mistakes can lead to catastrophic failures. Traditionally, human engineers have provided a safeguard by monitoring data for anomalies and making critical decisions, whether …

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Skills Over Degrees: The Future of Entry-Level Hiring in Tech

The traditional degree-based hiring model is no longer the sole gateway to tech jobs. With industries rapidly evolving, 30% of Indian employers are shifting towards skills-first hiring, recognizing that hands-on expertise matters more than academic credentials.   Why Are Companies Moving Away from Degrees? Several factors are driving this shift:   Technology is evolving faster than academic curricula – Many …

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Bridging the Talent Gap: The Embedded Systems Industry’s Struggle with Skilled Labor Shortages

The embedded systems industry is facing a critical talent shortage, with an urgent need for skilled engineers in chip design, analog circuitry, and system integration. The global semiconductor shortage has further strained the industry, disrupting production cycles and slowing down innovation.   As industries rapidly integrate IoT, cloud computing, and embedded software systems, they struggle to find engineers who can …

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