India's AI workforce reaches 920K but faces critical talent gaps in deployment and governance
India's AI workforce has grown to 920,000 professionals with active hiring demand for 350,000 roles, according to new workforce reports. But the country faces steep AI talent gaps in specialized areas like GenAI deployment (83% deficit), AI governance (70%), and security (67%). Meanwhile, AI upskilling is delivering strong returns, with professionals reporting an average 147% salary increase after transitioning to AI-enabled roles.