94 pc Indian professionals believe AI skills will boost their career: Study

The Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study showed that Indian professionals are leading the global artificial intelligence adoption curve

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About 94 per cent of Indian professionals believe that mastering AI skills will accelerate their career growth, an Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study revealed.

Over 6,000 people between the age group of 21 to 65, across 18 countries, working in sectors such as finance and insurance, manufacturing, software and IT services, and education were surveyed for the study.

The study revealed that Indian professionals are leading the global AI adoption curve. An impressive 96 per cent of Indian professionals are using AI and generative AI tools at work, significantly higher than the 81 per cent in the US and 84 per cent in the UK. As a result, 95 per cent of Indian workers report increased productivity due to these technologies, outpacing the global average.

As per the study, Indian professionals are prioritising AI skills to stay competitive, with 90 per cent considering AI and generative AI crucial for their future career success. About 94 per cent of the respondents in India view AI expertise as essential not only for career advancement but also for diversifying across industries, surpassing the global average of 87 per cent. Interestingly, machine learning (ML) is among the top five most sought-after skills in India, with professionals twice as likely as global counterparts to focus on it.

As per the study, the most sought-after skills are AI development and application, mastering emerging technologies, effective communication skills, ML and strategic leadership and management.

Broadly, the study says that India's higher AI adoption rate reflects a tech-savvy workforce, compared to the US and the UK. Despite being early adopters of AI and Gen AI tools, Indians are increasingly worried about technology replacing them if they do not continually upskill.

Another interesting aspect highlighted in the Global Workplace Skills Study 2025 is that there is a strong commitment by Indian employers to invest in workforce development, with working professionals reporting that 73 per cent of employers increased their investment in training over the past year, well above the global average of 46 per cent.

As per the study, benefits supporting skill development include internal training programmes and career coaching. Additionally, Indian professionals also expect their employers to contribute financially to skills enhancement programmes, signaling an opportunity for organisations to enhance workforce satisfaction and higher employee retention by sponsoring educational opportunities.

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