Artificial intelligence (AI) is briskly progressing and so is the demand for expertise in AI. The demand for such talent is accelerating in India too with AI engineering job postings rising by 59.5 per cent year-on-year, according to a report by LinkedIn. This is reportedly the highest growth among major global markets.
The AI Labor Market Report 2026, published by LinkedIn, underscores that while traditional tech hubs such as Bengaluru continue to anchor hiring, this momentum is increasingly spreading to other cities. While Hyderabad recorded a 51 per cent rise in AI hiring, Vijayawada saw a 45.5 per cent increase, indicating growing opportunities beyond tier-1 cities.
This rise is being driven by widespread AI adoption across industries. According to the report, large enterprises are the biggest employers of AI talent as they invest heavily in infrastructure, governance, and large-scale deployment.
However, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are also emerging as key contributors, essentially bridging the gap between experimentation and enterprise-level adoption.
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