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AI jobs in India set to surge 20 percent as Vaishnaw pushes local server production
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Published on 13 May 2026
A 15 to 20 percent AI hiring wave is already coming
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said AI-related job demand in India is rising 15–20 percent as industries transform to meet the new tech wave. Speaking at CII, he urged companies to partner with Nasscom for talent readiness. He also cited tax waivers for data centres until 2047, with about $200 billion investment underway, alongside new subsea cables and local AI server manufacturing.
- AI-related job growth in India is expected to rise 15–20 percent
- Vaishnaw calls for tighter industry ties with Nasscom to build talent pipelines
- Data centre tax waivers until 2047 are driving major investment, nearing $200 billion
- New subsea cable networks and local AI server production aim to strengthen digital infrastructure
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