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Bengaluru & Delhi-NCR Dominate 50% of India's AI Job Market: Report

Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR together constitute more than half of India's total Artificial Intelligence-related job openings, according to a CBRE Research analysis. Mumbai ranks third, and these top three cities collectively account for nearly 70% of the national AI job market. The surge in demand reflects India's growing AI maturity and its evolving role as a hub for end-to-end innovation. The report links strong AI hiring in Bengaluru to its leadership in office absorption and Global Capability Centre activity.

Key Points: Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR Lead India's AI Job Openings, CBRE Finds

  • Bengaluru leads with 25.4% AI job share
  • Delhi-NCR follows closely at 24.8%
  • Top 3 cities hold nearly 70% of all AI openings
  • Engineering & Data Science are top AI domains
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Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR emerge as primary hubs with 50% share of India's AI job openings: CBRE

Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR account for over 50% of India's AI job openings, with Mumbai third. CBRE report highlights AI's shift to economic growth driver.

"AI has transitioned from a buzzword to a crucial peg in India's broader economic and infrastructure growth story. - Anshuman Magazine"

New Delhi, February 18

Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR together account for more than 50 per cent of India's total Artificial Intelligence-related job openings, according to an analysis by CBRE Research. The findings, based on a study of over 64,500 active job listings on Naukri.com as of December 2025, reveal that Bengaluru serves as the primary hub for the technology's evolution with a 25.4 per cent share of total AI-related jobs, followed by Delhi-NCR at 24.8 per cent.

Mumbai ranks third among major cities with a 19.2 per cent share. Together, these three cities collectively account for nearly 70 per cent of all AI-related job openings in the country.

Other significant contributors include Hyderabad at 12.5 per cent, Pune at 9.6 per cent, Chennai at 6.4 per cent, and Kolkata at 2.1 per cent. The concentration of demand reflects the country's growing AI maturity and the strategic importance of talent hubs in shaping the future of innovation.

"AI has transitioned from a buzzword to a crucial peg in India's broader economic and infrastructure growth story," said Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, and MEA, CBRE. "The rising demand of AI professionals is not just a job trend but a fundamental shift in how global enterprises view India -- as a hub for end-to-end innovation rather than just service delivery. This evolution is set to redefine the country's economic landscape and its position in the global digital value chain."

The surge in AI demand is mirrored by performance in the physical office market. Bengaluru led office absorption in 2025 with a 26 per cent share, followed by Mumbai at 18 per cent and Delhi-NCR at 17 per cent.

The Indian office sector saw total leasing activity hit an all-time high of 82.6 million sq. ft. in 2025. Bengaluru's leadership in AI hiring is linked to its status as the Global Capability Centre (GCC) capital, capturing more than one-third of the country's total GCC leasing activity during the year.

The research identified Engineering, Data Science, and Customer Success as the top three domains for AI roles. While Engineering remains the foundation, the rise of operational roles in Bengaluru and Mumbai indicates that AI now drives real-time business interactions and front-end efficiency.

In Delhi-NCR, AI postings remain most prevalent in the Data Science and Analytics domain. CBRE expects AI-related demand in Marketing, Communication, and Consulting to expand as applications become more integrated into business functions.

- ANI

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Priya S
While this growth is impressive, I hope this doesn't lead to even more concentration of opportunities in just 3-4 cities. What about tier-2 cities? Places like Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, or Bhubaneswar have great potential too. We need policies to decentralize this tech boom for balanced regional development.
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Rohit P
Delhi-NCR at 24.8% is a pleasant surprise! Always thought of it as more of a corporate/consulting hub. Good to see it competing with Bengaluru in the deep tech space. The focus on Data Science mentioned here aligns with what I see in Gurgaon. The future is bright! 🚀
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Sarah B
Working in HR tech in Mumbai, I can confirm the surge. The demand for AI professionals, especially in customer success and operational roles, has gone through the roof in the last 18 months. Salaries are becoming very competitive. It's a great time to be in this field in India.
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Karthik V
Hyderabad at 12.5% is quietly impressive. With all the major tech campuses and the Telangana government's focus on tech, it's becoming a serious alternative to Bengaluru, especially with better infrastructure and slightly lower cost of living. The competition is good for everyone.
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Michael C
The link between office space absorption and AI job growth is a key insight. It shows this is real, capital-intensive investment, not just a passing trend. Bengaluru absorbing 26% of all office space is staggering. The physical infrastructure is keeping pace with the digital demand.

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