AI Skills Demand and Salary Premium: Indian Experts Analyze Job Market Shifts

Experts from multiple Indian universities point out that AI is becoming a cross-industry capability, not limited to tech. IIT Kharagpur director Suman Chakraborty says foundational subjects like math, algorithms, and Python are primary, with Python appearing in nearly three-fourths of AI roles. Naukri.com's 2025 study shows 34% growth in AI entry-level hiring. World Bank data indicates AI-focused roles carry a wage premium of about 28%, while digital skills average 12%.

This event provides direct reference for AI education product developers and students. It clarifies specific skill requirements for AI talent, including foundational subjects, ML/LLM, and domain knowledge, guiding curriculum design and learning paths. Salary premium data indicates economic returns, but experts emphasize practical ability over certificates. AI education products need to adjust curricula to strengthen math, algorithms, and Python basics, and add domain application cases. Students should focus on problem-solving and LLM interaction skills rather than just theory or certificates.