The upskilling of India's workforce&nbsp;with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence tools is redefining the workplaces of 2024 in the world's third largest economy. The Indian workforce is adding&nbsp;AI into their existing skill set at a meteoric speed, WION has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-ranks-among-top-5-nations-for-rapidly-growing-ai-talent-linkedin-report-629071">reported</a> in the past.&nbsp;

Now it has emerged that for India's workplaces that are opting for AI in their work processes, the AI core skills feature among the top 5 most in-demand skills.

According to an Indeed report, most wanted skills for AI jobs in India are Machine learning, Python, AI core skills, Communication skills, and Natural language processing.&nbsp;

<h2>India's AI market</h2>

According to projections by the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), India's AI market is experiencing explosive growth. It is expected to reach $17 billion&nbsp;by 2027, driven by a 25-35 per cent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).&nbsp;

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However, this rapid expansion is creating a significant skills gap between the existing workforce and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/ai-savvy-gen-z-workers-likely-to-outpace-older-generations-at-workplace-study-734124">AI-savvy Gen-Z workforce</a> that's entering the job market.&nbsp;

To bridge this gap and thrive in the AI era, it is crucial for job seekers to be aware of and acquire the most in-demand AI skills. &nbsp;

<h2>Most in-demand AI skills in Indian job market</h2>

Indeed’s data points out that 42 per cent&nbsp;of generative AI jobs in India mention “Machine learning”,&nbsp;while 40 per cent ask for “Python” skills. Python is highly valued for its flexibility in AI and machine learning. AI core skills and communication skills are also sought after, appearing in 36 per cent and 23 per cent of job ads, respectively.

Other skills that are in demand are Natural language processing (20 per cent), TensorFlow (19 per cent), and Data Science (17 per cent).&nbsp;

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			<td valign="bottom">Rank</td>
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			Skill
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			<td valign="bottom">
			&nbsp;Percentage&nbsp;of job postings
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			1
			</td>
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			Machine learning
			</td>
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			42%
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			2
			</td>
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			Python
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			40%
			</td>
		</tr>
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			<td valign="top">
			3
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			AI core
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			36%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			4
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Communication skills
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			<td valign="bottom">
			23%
			</td>
		</tr>
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			<td valign="top">
			5
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Natural language processing
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			<td valign="bottom">
			20%
			</td>
		</tr>
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			<td valign="top">
			6
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			TensorFlow
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			19%
			</td>
		</tr>
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			<td valign="top">
			7
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Data Science
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			17%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			8
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			AWS
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			14%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			9
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Deep learning
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			14%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			10
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Java
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			11%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			11
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Azure
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			11%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			12
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			Image processing
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			10%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			13
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			SQL
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			10%
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td valign="top">
			14
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			PyTorch
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			9%
			</td>
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			15
			</td>
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			Agile
			</td>
			<td valign="bottom">
			8%
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The latest Indeed dataset shows that interest in AI jobs has risen sharply in recent years in India.

Previously,&nbsp;surveys have pointed to the&nbsp;overall optimism that Indian employers have towards AI.&nbsp;The time is now ripe for a tech-led skills transformation to help the Indian workforce&nbsp;lead the AI age.&nbsp;

"India is ready to lead in AI. The country's workforce is already embracing technological advancements with enthusiasm and adaptability," said&nbsp;Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at&nbsp;Indeed India.&nbsp;"Our report, Tomorrow's World reveals that 95 per cent of Indian employees are confident in their ability to adapt to new technologies. With a growing pool of AI talent and a strong commitment to innovation, India's professionals are poised to drive the future of AI on the world stage."

The upskilling of India's workforce with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence tools is redefining the workplaces of 2024 in the world's third largest economy.

The upskilling of India's workforce with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence tools is redefining the workplaces of 2024 in the world's third largest economy. The Indian workforce is adding AI into their existing skill set at a meteoric speed, WION has reported in the past. Now it has emerged that for India's workplaces that are opting for AI in their work processes, the AI core skills feature among the top 5 most in-demand skills. According to an Indeed report, most wanted skills for AI jobs in India are Machine learning, Python, AI core skills, Communication skills, and Natural language processing. India's AI market According to projections by the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), India's AI market is experiencing explosive growth. It is expected to reach $17 billion by 2027, driven by a 25-35 per cent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). However, this rapid expansion is creating a significant skills gap between the existing workforce and the AI-savvy Gen-Z workforce that's entering the job market. To bridge this gap and thrive in the AI era, it is crucial for job seekers to be aware of and acquire the most in-demand AI skills. Most in-demand AI skills in Indian job market Indeed’s data points out that 42 per cent of generative AI jobs in India mention “Machine learning”, while 40 per cent ask for “Python” skills. Python is highly valued for its flexibility in AI and machine learning. AI core skills and communication skills are also sought after, appearing in 36 per cent and 23 per cent of job ads, respectively. Other skills that are in demand are Natural language processing (20 per cent), TensorFlow (19 per cent), and Data Science (17 per cent). Rank Skill Percentage of job postings 1 Machine learning 42% 2 Python 40% 3 AI core 36% 4 Communication skills 23% 5 Natural language processing 20% 6 TensorFlow 19% 7 Data Science 17% 8 AWS 14% 9 Deep learning 14% 10 Java 11% 11 Azure 11% 12 Image processing 10% 13 SQL 10% 14 PyTorch 9% 15 Agile 8% What does it mean? The latest Indeed dataset shows that interest in AI jobs has risen sharply in recent years in India. Previously, surveys have pointed to the overall optimism that Indian employers have towards AI. The time is now ripe for a tech-led skills transformation to help the Indian workforce lead the AI age. "India is ready to lead in AI. The country's workforce is already embracing technological advancements with enthusiasm and adaptability," said Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India. "Our report, Tomorrow's World reveals that 95 per cent of Indian employees are confident in their ability to adapt to new technologies. With a growing pool of AI talent and a strong commitment to innovation, India's professionals are poised to drive the future of AI on the world stage."

These Artificial Intelligence skills are ruling job market as India eyes AI leader role

According to a Natixis SA report released on Monday, India will need to produce 115 million jobs by 2030 to meet its rising workforce. The report emphasizes the critical need for Asia's third-largest economy to increase growth in both services and manufacturing to maintain current economic progress.

According to Trinh Nguyen, a senior economist at Natixis, India will need to produce 16.5 million jobs every year, up from 12.4 million in the previous decade. Nguyen's research emphasised the necessity for 10.4 million of these jobs to emerge from the formal economy.

"To achieve this herculean task, India's growth engine needs to fire on all cylinders, from manufacturing to services in the next five years," Nguyen wrote in her study.

While India's economy is expected to develop by more than 7 per cent this year, one of the fastest rates in the world, this pace may be insufficient to offer employment for the country's 1.4 billion people. High youth unemployment remains a significant issue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is running for a third term amidst ongoing national elections.

Despite the development of 112 million jobs over the last decade, Nguyen estimates that only approximately 10 per cent of these roles are official. According to World Bank data, the country's labour force participation rate is 58 per cent, which is much lower than that of other Asian nations.

Nguyen pointed out that the services industry, which accounts for more than half of India's GDP, has few chances in terms of headcount and labour quality. As a result, India must use its manufacturing sector to compete with companies and countries looking to diversify away from a China-centric supply chain.

"The incoming administration needs to jump on the manufacturing train and capitalize on demographic and geopolitical tailwinds," she added. "Even if the road forward is challenging, it is never too late to walk down the right path."

(With inputs from Bloomberg)

According to a Natixis SA report released on Monday, India will need to produce 115 million jobs by 2030 to meet its rising workforce. The report emphasizes the critical need for Asia's third-largest economy to increase growth in both services and manufacturing to maintain current economic progress.

According to a Natixis SA report released on Monday, India will need to produce 115 million jobs by 2030 to meet its rising workforce. The report emphasizes the critical need for Asia's third-largest economy to increase growth in both services and manufacturing to maintain current economic progress. According to Trinh Nguyen, a senior economist at Natixis, India will need to produce 16.5 million jobs every year, up from 12.4 million in the previous decade. Nguyen's research emphasised the necessity for 10.4 million of these jobs to emerge from the formal economy. "To achieve this herculean task, India's growth engine needs to fire on all cylinders, from manufacturing to services in the next five years," Nguyen wrote in her study. While India's economy is expected to develop by more than 7 per cent this year, one of the fastest rates in the world, this pace may be insufficient to offer employment for the country's 1.4 billion people. High youth unemployment remains a significant issue for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is running for a third term amidst ongoing national elections. Despite the development of 112 million jobs over the last decade, Nguyen estimates that only approximately 10 per cent of these roles are official. According to World Bank data, the country's labour force participation rate is 58 per cent, which is much lower than that of other Asian nations. Nguyen pointed out that the services industry, which accounts for more than half of India's GDP, has few chances in terms of headcount and labour quality. As a result, India must use its manufacturing sector to compete with companies and countries looking to diversify away from a China-centric supply chain. "The incoming administration needs to jump on the manufacturing train and capitalize on demographic and geopolitical tailwinds," she added. "Even if the road forward is challenging, it is never too late to walk down the right path." (With inputs from Bloomberg)

India must create 115 million jobs by 2030 to sustain economic growth, study finds

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