In 2024, India had approximately 420,000 AI professionals. The immediate industry requirement was 600,000, representing a talent shortfall of close to 50 per cent.

Nasscom says Indian IT firms are scaling AI services as agentic AI could create a USD 400 billion opportunity by 2030.

25% of Indian tech firms have moved AI to production, generating $12 billion in revenue with over 2 million skilled professionals.