AI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India, but freshers face the squeeze - The Economic Times
AI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India, but freshers face the squeeze - The Economic Times
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Last Updated: Aug 23, 2026, 11:28:00 AM IST
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AI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India currently. However, entry-level hiring is declining significantly for young workers. Companies increasingly value experienced employees with deeper business knowledge. AI-related job losses are concentrated in financial services and technology sectors. India faces a unique challenge and opportunity with its large tech workforce.
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AI creates more jobs than it cuts in India, but entry-level hiring falls
AI is creating more jobs than it is destroying in India — for now. But the bigger disruption is playing out at the entry level, where companies are hiring fewer freshers even as demand for experienced workers rises, according to a Nomura report.
India is emerging as ground zero for AI-driven disruption in Asia’s labour market, given its huge workforce and position as the world’s back-office and IT-services hub.
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