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Starting your career or looking for a change, or simply curious to know in which direction the future of jobs is heading, understanding job trends can offer you the much-needed clarity and significant edge over your peers. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its Future of Jobs Report 2025 which states that while 92 million jobs are set to be displaced, 170 million new jobs will be created globally.
At a time when companies are rapidly adopting AI, it is important for professionals to stay updated with relevant skills in this ever-changing job market.
As India is navigating this transformative phase of the global labour market, the report by WEF offers a glimpse of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. For now technology, sustainability, and demographic changes are shaping industries, making it critical for the Indian workforce to adapt to the new trends. In this article, we will examine the job roles that will be in demand based on the Future of Jobs Report 2025.
Before we head to the jobs that will dominate in the near future, we need to understand how the demand for skills will change. According to the report, 39 per cent of the current skills are likely to become outdated by 2030. As many as 85 per cent of employers plan to priortise reskilling their workforce and 59 per cent of workers globally will require training by 2030.
Going forward, analytical thinking is likely to be the most sought-after skill and this will be followed by resilience, flexibility, and agility. The report says that technology-related skills such as AI, big data, and cybersecurity are among the fastest growing skills.
Below is a table highlighting some of the fastest-growing job roles:
| Category | Top Roles |
| Technology | AI and machine learning specialists, big data specialists, software and application developers, Internet of Things specialists, UI/UX designers |
| Green transition | Renewable energy engineers, environmental engineers, autonomous and electric vehicle epecialists |
| Care economy | Nursing professionals, social work and counselling professionals |
| Education | Secondary and tertiary education teachers |
| Delivery and logistics | Light truck or delivery dervices drivers, dupply chain and logistics specialists |
According to the report, the increasing adoption of generative AI, green technologies, and automation is driving the demand for most of these roles. This also indicates a fusion of technological and environmental ethos among companies going forward.
India’s demographic dividend is a key factor in the trends that shape the country’s job market.
Since India’s working-age population is growing at a rapid pace, there is a significant demographic advantage. As per the report, the younger workforce can accelerate economic growth if they have access to the right skilling and job opportunities. Perhaps this is why companies are emphasising reskilling and upskilling to capitalise on this demographic shift.
The adoption of AI and automation is rapidly transforming IT, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. The report mentions that generative AI is already a buzzword in India, and it is expected to empower workers across job roles by reducing technical barriers and allowing higher productivity. According to the report, corporate-sponsored training programmes in AI are gaining popularity, showing how businesses are working on workplace-ready AI applications.
The report also highlights how India’s commitment to sustainability is driving job growth in renewable energy and environmental sectors. Job roles such as renewable energy engineers and autonomous vehicle specialists seem to be growing in demand as more and more companies invest in carbon reduction and climate adaptation strategies. Also, hiring strategies in India are being influenced by rising costs, geopolitical issues, and supply chain disruptions. This has led to increasing demand in risk management, cybersecurity, and logistics.
Skills of the future
When it comes to skills, analytical thinking remains the most sought after skill, as according to the report over 70 per cent of companies look at it as an essential skill. Along with technological skill, human-centered and creative thinking skills are also among the increasingly valued skills. In order to succeed in this evolving landscape, the workforce in India should focus on acquiring these critical skills. The table below lists the top skills based on relevance.
| Category | Skills |
| Technology | AI and big data, cybersecurity, programming, automation, technological literacy |
| Human-centered | Analytical thinking, resilience, flexibility, agility, leadership, social influence |
| Sustainability | Environmental stewardship, sustainability practices |
| Digital marketing | Digital marketing strategies, online learning management |
Indian companies are bullish about automation and augmentation. Since automation is rapidly evolving, certain monotonous tasks are likely to be replaced. According to the report, by 2030 the share of tasks performed by humans alone is likely to decline from 47 per cent to 33 per cent. At the same time, augmentation—where humans and machines collaborate—is emerging as a promising trend that will enhance productivity without substituting human roles completely. The report predicts that over 95 per cent of task reduction in the telecommunications sector will be due to automation. On the other hand, increased augmentation will likely drive efficiency while retaining human-centric roles in medical and healthcare services.
