Archive · 15 Sep 2025
AI Careers Surge: High Demand and Upskilling for Indian Tech Professionals
AI is a growing field.
To get ahead, Indian tech workers are learning new skills in AI and related areas.
New surveys show this need.
To succeed in the AI field, it's more than technical skills.
The job market is evolving, with many jobs related to AI and strong career opportunities.
It's not enough to just know theory.
Professionals now need to combine their expertise with soft skills and a focus on practical experience.
AI is used everywhere, creating lots of jobs that pay well.
They are using courses and certifications from various online platforms.
AI is a rapidly growing field with strong demand globally.
Blended technical expertise with soft skills is important for competitiveness.
56% of IT employees believe their academic qualifications don't meet current job market needs.
Machine Learning Engineer salary can be Rs 10-20 lakh/year.
Practical experience is key for growth in AI careers.
- Who
- Indian IT employees, Vertex Group Survey Respondents
- What
- Demand for AI professionals and changing job market requirements
- When
- Survey released on September 15
- Where
- India (5 cities), global
- Why
- Technological advancement and shifting employer expectations.
Traditional Education
Practical, Hands-On Learning
Skills and Knowledge
Traditional Education
Theoretical Knowledge gained from Academic Qualifications
Practical, Hands-On Learning
Hands-on, practical learning and experience
- Focus Areas
- AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Robotics
- Primary Skills Needed
- Technical Expertise + Soft Skills
- Top Job Titles (India)
- Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Research Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer Salary (India)
- Rs 10-20 lakh/year
- AI's role
- Integral to daily life and business
- Survey Focus
- Indian Job Market and qualifications