India’s Global Capability Centres are facing a widening AI and data skills shortage, estimated at 38–42%. The gap is proving to be a major bottleneck for GCC growth as demand spikes for generative AI and MLOps. With supply lagging, companies are increasingly relying on contractual hiring to plug critical roles and keep delivery timelines on track.
A new survey finds nine in 10 Indian C suite leaders plan to raise AI investments in 2026, driven more by revenue growth than cost cutting. While the biggest obstacle remains a shortage of skilled talent, companies are still pushing ahead—deploying AI agents, redesigning workflows, and hiring. Employees appear cautiously optimistic about AI’s efficiency and business impact.
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foundit’s Insights Tracker says employers increasingly favor candidates who can join immediately. With project deadlines shrinking, nearly one in three job ads mention immediate availability, and demand for quick joiners has risen 58% since 2022. But this speed preference outpaces the rate at which candidates become available, widening a growing talent gap.
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