A global survey by Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk finds 89% of AEC firms worldwide struggle to fill roles, including in India’s large architectural pipeline. The issue is not lack of graduates, but missing current technical competencies needed on real projects—creating a widening gap between what colleges teach and what construction now requires.
India’s demographic dividend is facing fresh strain as job creation lags behind a young population. With over 65% under 35, unemployment is rising—youth make up 83% of the jobless. Even as the economy recovers, skills gaps and low employability are pushing many into gig work that often lacks long-term stability and growth, locking in short-term financial stress.
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India’s GCC sector is grappling with a widening gap in specialized skills while talent increasingly moves to newer hubs offering higher packages. Younger professionals are also choosing roles with purpose and fast-changing work environments, pushing GCCs to overhaul hiring and retention strategies. Remote work and GCC expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III cities are adding fresh complexity—forcing more employee-centric approaches to win the talent war.
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