AI, Data Engineers in High Demand: Companies Offer Hefty Salaries Amid Talent Shortage

• Indian tech sector expects 12-15% job growth in 2026, creating 1.25 lakh new opportunities, including temporary and contractual roles.
• A 44% talent shortage in 2025 led to an 18% average salary increase compared to 2024, intensifying competition for skilled employees.
• Demand for AI, data, and cybersecurity jobs surged by 51%, becoming critical needs for companies.
• Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and deep-tech, fintech, health-tech, and SaaS startups are driving recruitment, with GCCs seeing a 20% increase.
• Non-tech sectors like banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and transport now account for 38% of tech recruitments, adopting digital and AI operations.

Why It Matters: The Indian tech sector is booming with high demand and salaries for AI and data engineers due to talent shortages.