4 disruptive tech trends shaping India’s job landscape in 2024
financialexpress.comBy Sashi Kumar
In 2024, India stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, setting the stage for building nextgen innovation solution and services. As the global tech scene grapples with talent shortages in emerging technologies and more companies build or expand their business in India, a pivotal question emerges: How can India continue nurturing its tech talent pool for the ever-evolving terrain of 2024 and beyond?
Partnering with NASSCOM, Indeed, a leading global matching and hiring platform unveiled insights driving India’s digital ascent. Here’s a glimpse of what’s changing the way India works:
1. Digital Talent Surge: The tech sector, employing over 5.4 million, craves digital skills like AI, Big Data Analytics, and IoT. The rise in digital tech talent, driven by the increase in digital transformation, shows a gap exceeding 50%. Core tech talent has remained relatively stable over the past three years, maintaining a workforce ranging between 2.5 – 2.6 million professionals. This stability is attributed to the maturity of core tech roles.
2. Skill Chasm vs. Surge: India leads in reskilling, embracing AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing and AI. Specifically in areas like AI, the demand-supply gap remains high, and niche skills in Cloud Computing – Hybrid Cloud expertise and Infrastructure as Code are much in demand.
3. Beyond Traditional Hubs. While Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other cities house 85% of India’s tech talent, emerging tech hubs are on the rise. Tier 2/3 cities contribute 60% to the talent pool, showcasing India’s widespread educational footprint.
4. Future Trends & Skills: AI, IoT, Quantum Computing, and more shape India’s tech landscape. The surge in new technology job roles highlights
