According to a recent report, published by leading analytical agencies and highlighted on June 1, 2025, by The Times of India, India is on the verge of a significant increase in demand for skilled artificial intelligence specialists. It is projected that by 2026, the country will require approximately one million AI professionals to meet the needs of its rapidly developing economic sectors. This surge reflects the deep and accelerating integration of AI technologies across various Indian industries, including Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM), manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, e-commerce, and financial services. The report emphasizes that to sustain the pace of innovation and achieve successful digital transformation, the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of designing, implementing, and managing AI systems is critically important. This includes specializations such as machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI developers, AI researchers, and AI ethics specialists. The Indian government and industry associations are likely to intensify initiatives for workforce retraining and educational program reforms to prepare such a large number of in-demand professionals.
India: Demand for AI Specialists to Reach 1 Million by 2026 – Report
