‘India likely to need 12.5 lakh AI-skilled professionals

New Delhi, Aug 20: As India aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), the talent demand in the country is projected to grow from 6 lakh–6.5 lakh to more than 12.5 lakh by 2027, a report showed on Tuesday.

The AI market in the country is expected to grow at 25–35 per cent (in the 2022-2027 period), potentially signalling a demand-supply gap in the talent pool and a need for upskilling existing talent, according to the report by Deloitte India in collaboration with Nasscom.

Over the past year, 43 per cent of the Indian workforce across sectors have used AI in their organisations. About 60 per cent of workers and 71 per cent of GenZs recognise that acquiring AI skills can enhance their career prospects.