AI-Driven Transformation to Add 33.9 Million Jobs to India’s Workforce by 2028: Report

With AI-driven transformation, India’s workforce is set to grow by 33.89 million, from 423.73 million in 2023 to 457.62 million by 2028, IANS reported Wednesday, citing a research report. Emerging technology will transform talent across India’s key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new technology jobs by 2028, according to new research by AI platform for business transformation, ServiceNow.

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Key Sectors Driving Employment Growth

The research, commissioned by Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, revealed that the retail sector is poised to drive employment growth, needing an additional 6.96 million workers to support its expansion, the report said. This is followed by manufacturing (1.50 million jobs), education (0.84 million jobs) and healthcare (0.80 million jobs) sectors.

“AI will be a key catalyst for job creation across India’s growth engines, particularly in roles requiring advanced technical skills. This strategic emphasis will not only create more high-value opportunities for professionals but will also empower them to build enduring digital careers,” said Sumeet Mathur, SVP and Managing Director, ServiceNow India Technology and Business Center, according to the report.

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The Rise of Tech Jobs

Tech jobs are reportedly growing across various industries, with software application developers leading the trend, expected to see an increase of 109,700 new positions. Other key roles on the rise include systems software developers (48,800 new jobs) and data engineers (48,500 new jobs).