Published: 17 November 2025Economy
India Skills Report 2026: Women Employability Surpasses Men for First Time in Five Years
The 13th edition of the India Skills Report (2026) was released in November 2025, showing India's overall employability rising to 56.35% from 54.81% in 2025. In a landmark finding, women employability reached 54%, surpassing men at 51.5% for the first time in five years.
Key findings include: India holds 16% of global AI talent with projections to reach 1.25 million by 2027; over 90% of employees use Generative AI tools; gig workforce projected at 23.5 million by 2030; and a global labour shortage of 85 million expected by 2030 where India can contribute a surplus of 45 million skilled professionals. Top employable states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the key development in '**India Skills Report 2026: Women Employability Surpasses Men for First **'?
India Skills Report 2026 (13th edition) shows overall employability rising to **56.35%** from **54.81%**; women employability at **54%** surpassed men at **51.5%** for the first time in five years
What are the main objectives or goals of **Skills Report 2026: Women Employability Surpasses Men**?
India holds **16%** of global AI talent with projections to reach 1.25 million by 2027; over **90%** of employees use Generative AI tools
What is the broader significance or impact of **Skills Report 2026: Women Employability Surpasses Men** for India?
Gig workforce projected at 23.5 million by 2030; global labour shortage of 85 million expected by 2030 where India can contribute surplus of 45 million skilled professionals
What are the important statistics or figures related to **Skills Report 2026: Women Employability Surpasses Men**?
Key statistics: **56.35%**, **54.81%**, **54%** — Top employable states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
Why is **Skills Report 2026: Women Employability Surpasses Men** important for RAS/UPSC competitive examinations?
This topic is significant for **RAS/UPSC** exams under the **Economy** section. Key exam-relevant point: Top employable states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
