Nearly 1 in 2 firms in India identify AI, digital, data skills as key workforce constraint - Punjab Kesari English

According to the SHRM India Skill Intelligence Report 2026, 45% of organizations in India identify AI, digital, and data skills as their single largest workforce constraint. The report surveyed firms across sectors about their talent needs and investment priorities.

Despite this constraint, 54% of respondents reported moderate to low urgency regarding AI investment.

The findings come amid a global push for AI adoption across industries. The report does not specify a timeline for when the skills gap might be addressed. Indian firms face increasing pressure to upskill their workforce to remain competitive internationally.