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AI Boosts India's IT Jobs, But Skills Gap Remains

2/19/2026

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The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) concludes AI is not an immediate threat to India's IT services sector.
The study, based on a survey of 651 IT firms, notes AI may cause initial job losses but will eventually boost employment via productivity gains.
It warns the Indian government must address shortages of AI-skilled workers, insufficient R&D investment, and inadequate training programs to unlock AI's potential.

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The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) concludes AI is not an immediate threat to India's IT services sector.
The study, based on a survey of 651 IT firms, notes AI may cause initial job losses but will eventually boost employment via productivity gains.
It warns the Indian government must address shortages of AI-skilled workers, insufficient R&D investment, and inadequate training programs to unlock AI's potential.