AI Mentions Reach 11.7% of Indian Job Postings in September
Employers are prioritizing AI skills despite a sixth straight monthly dip in overall postings.
Overview
- Indeed reports that the share of Indian job ads referencing AI rose to 11.7% in September, up from 10.6% three months earlier and 8.2% a year ago.
- AI demand is most visible in data and analytics roles at roughly 39%, followed by software development at 23%, insurance at 18% and scientific research at 17%.
- Engineering fields are also seeking AI proficiency, led by industrial engineering at 17%, mechanical at 11% and electrical at 9.2%.
- Total job postings declined 0.8% in September, marking a sixth consecutive monthly drop in 2025, according to Indeed’s platform data.
- India ranks near the top among Indeed markets for AI-related mentions, with employers seeking candidates skilled in tools like data analytics and automation amid a tight talent pool.