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AI Hiring Growth in Indian Cities (Annual)
Year-on-year growth of AI engineering job postings in key Indian tech cities.
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Upskilling critical as AI disrupts India's IT sector: Arundhati ...
SynopsisIndia's IT sector faces a critical juncture as AI reshapes the industry, necessitating rapid workforce upskilling. Salesforce India CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya highlighted that while job disruption is unavoidable, new roles will emerge. She emphasized India's young, adaptable talent pool as a key advantage for continued global relevance, urging a proactive embrace of these transformative changes.India must rapidly upskill its workforce to remain a global technology hub as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the IT sector, said Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India and South Asia, warning that while job disruption is inevitable, new opportunities will emerge.Speaking at the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence on Saturday, Bhattacharya said the pace of change driven by AI is unprecedented, with skills evolving “almost like being on a rocket, changing every day.”She stressed that India’s continued relevance in global delivery services will depend on how quickly its workforce adapts to these shifts.Highlighting India’s advantage, she pointed to its large pool of young professionals who are “easy to train and quick to learn,” and have a strong drive to excel. This, she said, has enabled multinational firms to scale operations in the country. Salesforce’s Hyderabad Centre of Excellence has expanded from around 2,000 employees a decade ago to more than 16,000 today.Bhattacharya said India helps global companies operate round the clock, especially by working per US time zones. "When work is entrusted to these professionals, it gets done often with significant value addition," she said.On LayoffsOn concerns around layoffs, Bhattacharya said disruption from AI would inevitably involve short-term pain but emphasised that it would also create entirely new categories of jobs. “The question is not whether jobs will emerge, but where,” she said, adding that the full impact across sectors remains uncertain.She noted that automation is expected to take over repetitive tasks, with autonomous systems already capable of performing several functions. However, she underlined that human oversight would be necessary, suggesting that AI would augment rather than fully replace human roles.Bhattacharya added that rising productivity and living standards driven by AI could expand demand across the economy, generating opportunities beyond the IT sector.“The key is to lean into these changes,” Bhattacharya said, adding that India “does not have too much to worry about...
India sees 60% jump in AI jobs as hiring expands beyond ... - Firstpost
India’s appetite for AI talent is growing at a record pace, with job postings rising sharply and opportunities spreading beyond traditional tech hubs. From large enterprises to smaller firms, demand is diversifying, signalling a shift in how and where the country is building its artificial intelligence workforce.India’s artificial intelligence hiring spree is not just accelerating, it is quietly reshaping where opportunity lives. Once concentrated in a handful of tech hubs, the demand for AI talent is now rippling across smaller cities, hinting at a broader transformation underway.According to LinkedIn’s latest AI Labour Market Report 2026, AI engineering job postings in India have surged by 59.5 per cent year-on-year, marking the fastest growth among major global markets. The numbers point to a sector expanding at pace, but the geography of that growth is what stands out.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADBeyond Bengaluru: A wider talent mapWhile Bengaluru continues to anchor India’s tech hiring ecosystem, the report highlights a notable shift. Cities like Hyderabad and Vijayawada are emerging as strong contenders, recording 51 per cent and 45.5 per cent growth in AI hiring respectively.This dispersion suggests that AI opportunities are no longer confined to established tech corridors. Instead, companies are tapping into talent pools across the country, driven partly by remote work trends and partly by the need to scale quickly.More from TechThe expansion also reflects how AI is embedding itself across industries rather than remaining a niche within technology firms. From logistics to manufacturing, organisations are increasingly seeking specialised talent to integrate AI into everyday operations.Enterprises lead, but smaller firms catch upLarge enterprises remain the dominant force in AI hiring, investing heavily in infrastructure, governance frameworks, and large-scale deployments. Their deep pockets allow them to experiment, build, and operationalise AI systems at scale.Yet, the report points to a quieter but equally important trend. Small and mid-sized businesses are stepping up, playing a crucial role in translating AI experimentation into practical use cases. These firms are often more agile, adopting tools and solutions that directly impact productivity.The demand for skills reflects this shift towards application. According to Malai Lakshmanan, head of engineering at LinkedIn India, capabilities such as AI agents and productivity tools are gaining tract...
Forget Bengaluru: These Two Cities Are Now Leading India's Massive 60% ...
Tech hiring beyond Bengaluru: How Hyderabad, Vijayawada are leading India's record 59.5% AI job surge According to the report, AI talent remains concentrated in high-intensity hubs like Cambridge, San Francisco, and Bengaluru, each accounting for around 3% of AI engineering talent—far above national averages.
Indian IT industry faces AI-led shakeup - The Financial Express
Indian IT services face an AI-led disruption as cost arbitrage weakens, pushing firms to rethink business models, pricing, and delivery strategies.
