Top 10 in-demand skills for Indian professionals 2025 LinkedIn report: In the dynamic and digital-driven world of work today, change has become the only constant with artificial intelligence (AI), tech advancements, and rising trends re-designing traditional business approaches. LinkedIn report that 70% of the skills required across various industries will experience significant changes by 2030, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of these developments. The report further highlights a remarkable 140% increase in the rate at which LinkedIn users are updating their profiles with new skills since 2022, highlighting the growing necessity of upskilling. When hiring for working professionals, 69% of Indian recruiters point out a mismatch and gap between the skills professionals have and what employers need. India, presently overtaking as the world's fourth-largest economy, benefits from a substantially educated workforce; however, it has an employment-to-population ratio of just 52.8% and a labour dependency ratio of 1.52. LinkedIn's latest Skills on the Rise report for 2025 highlighted the fastest-growing skills key for professionals who want to rise in today's job market and stay ahead in the future world of work. Top 10 fastest-growing skills in India for working professionals 2025 Notably, soft skills like creativity, problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking are fast becoming necessary across industries, according to the recent LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2025 report. Amid technological advancements and increasing market volatility, these skills enable businesses to differentiate themselves through innovative ideas and creative solutions, while staying ahead of the curve by forecasting future opportunities and challenges. Nonetheless, AI literacy is undoubtedly becoming the most sought-after skill globally and a baseline expectation across various job functions, with over 95 per cent of C-suite leaders in India prioritising AI skills over traditional experience. Rank Skill Most Common Job Titles 1 Creativity and Innovation Graphic Designer, Teacher, Marketing Specialist 2 Code Review Software Engineer, System Engineer, Web Developer 3 Problem Solving Software Engineer, System Engineer, Managing Partner 4 Pre-screening Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technical Recruiter, Human Resources Executive 5 Strategic Thinking Sales Manager, General Manager, Project Manager 6 Communication Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Project Manager 7 Adaptability Software Engineer, Human Resources Specialist, Teacher 8 Large Language Models (LLM) Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Engineer 9 AI Literacy Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist 10 Debugging Software Engineer, System Engineer, Frontend Developer Source: LinkedIn India - Skills on the Rise 2025
