Overview
- Released on Nov. 11 by ETS with CII, AICTE, AIU and Taggd, the 13th edition draws on the Global Employability Test of 100,000+ candidates and inputs from seven industries.
- India now accounts for an estimated 16% of global AI talent, with the report projecting 1.25 million AI professionals by 2027.
- More than 90% of employees report using generative AI tools at work, underscoring the speed of digital integration.
- The gig and freelance workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2030, with project-based hiring up 38% last year.
- Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka lead in employability for 2026, and female employability at 54% has surpassed male employability at 51.5% for the first time.