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AI hiring outpaces job losses in India by 51,000: Nomura
Artificial intelligence has created 83,100 jobs in India compared with 31,921 documented layoffs and attrition, a net gain of more than 51,000, according to a Nomura report. LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero said…
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Artificial intelligence has created 83,100 jobs in India compared with 31,921 documented layoffs and attrition, a net gain of more than 51,000, according to a Nomura report. LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero said AI engineering jobs in India are growing 51% year-on-year.
The gains are not evenly distributed. Nomura noted a two-tier labour market with weaker demand for entry-level workers. A survey by ICRIER found 55% of IT firms reported a decline in entry-level hiring. Most AI-related jobs remain in the technology sector, mainly for data annotation and linguistics.
The Indian Opinion
The headlines cheer AI as a net job creator, but the fine print shows a two-tier market where entry-level workers are squeezed. The 51,000 net gain masks a shift from junior roles to specialised tech jobs, which may not absorb those displaced. The real test will come when AI moves beyond routine tasks into areas now occupied by senior professionals.
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com, hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
