50 pc Indian tech professionals now getting AI training at work: Report

IANS May 12, 2025 368 views

A groundbreaking survey by Naukri reveals a transformative trend in India's tech landscape, with nearly half of technology professionals receiving AI training from their employers. The research highlights a significant shift towards structured upskilling, particularly in tech hubs like Bengaluru and Gurugram. Experienced professionals are showing strong interest in emerging technologies like GenAI, signaling the industry's rapid evolution. Despite positive upskilling trends, challenges like low salary hikes and limited training time persist for many tech workers.

"AI upskilling has firmly entered the mainstream" - Naukri Report
New Delhi, May 12: Nearly half of technology professionals in India are getting some level of Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling support from their current employers, according to a report on Monday.

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50% of tech professionals getting AI training

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Bengaluru and Gurugram lead tech upskilling trend

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42% of experienced professionals focus on GenAI

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Salary concerns remain significant

The report, based on a survey conducted by job portal Naukri on National Technology Day, highlighted a significant trend in India's tech ecosystem.

The survey, which gathered insights from over 16,000 technology professionals across industries, shows that while self-learning remains a key pathway, a clear shift toward structured upskilling is visible.

The report "signals that AI upskilling has firmly entered the mainstream,

From freshers to experienced professionals, the direction is clear: the Indian workforce is leaning into the AI era".

Among freshers, over half of them reported that either some basics have been covered or full-fledged AI training is underway. Cities like Bengaluru and Gurugram, long known as tech hubs, are seeing this shift firsthand.

Around one-third of professionals (33 per cent) in these cities confirmed that their organisations are actively training them on AI tools, the report said.

Given the nature of work in the IT/Software Services sector, where tech evolution is part of daily operations, professionals in tech roles here are naturally seeing more structured upskilling opportunities compared to their peers in non-IT sectors.

Further, among professionals with 10-15 years of experience, 42 per cent picked GenAI as their top skill focus, rising to 46 per cent among those with over 15 years.

Other core skills like Cloud, DevOps, and Data Engineering also saw steady interest, especially among early-career professionals -- indicating a well-rounded appetite for tech evolution.

The survey also stressed the key concerns of tech professionals.

While 18 per cent cited layoffs as their biggest concern -- a larger group pointed to concerns like lack of upskilling time, outdated technology, and low salary hikes.

One in five professionals (20 per cent) said they don't get enough time to upskill.

Another 17 per cent cited outdated tech stacks as a key hurdle. A whopping 46 per cent of technology professionals noted low salary hikes as one of their key concerns, the report said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is great news for India's tech future! 🇮🇳 But companies must ensure this training translates to better salaries too. 46% worried about low hikes shows money matters as much as skills. #BalanceNeeded
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Priya M.
As a fresher in Bengaluru, I can confirm this trend! My company started mandatory AI basics training last quarter. Exciting but overwhelming - wish they'd slow down the pace a bit 😅
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Arjun S.
Good initiative but many small IT firms are just doing token trainings to show they're "AI-ready". Real implementation is lacking. Quality matters more than percentage numbers.
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Sneha P.
My husband's company in Pune is forcing AI training after work hours without overtime pay. This upskilling push shouldn't become exploitation. Work-life balance is important too!
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Vikram J.
Impressive that even 40%+ experienced pros are focusing on GenAI! Shows India's tech workforce understands the need for lifelong learning. This adaptability is our competitive advantage globally.
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Neha T.
Hope this training reaches tier-2 cities soon! As a developer in Indore, I'm paying for online AI courses myself while my company still uses decade-old technologies. The gap is worrying.

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