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India Skills Report 2025: Employability Among Indian Graduates Rises To 54.81 Per Cent
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Employability among Indian graduates has steadily improved, reaching 54.81 per cent as per the latest India Skills Report 2025 by Wheebox ETS.
The figure marks a notable rise from 51.25 per cent in the previous year, based on data from the Global Employability Test (GET) conducted in 2024.
“This decade belongs to India as a leader in global talent mobility. This decade must be focused on quality of skills training that shall make a stark difference for international mobility,” said Nirmal Singh, Chief Convenor of India Skills Report and CEO of Wheebox.
“Long-term and internally certified skill programs with embedded language training will be the winning bet to provide early work opportunities. The skilled and certified talent from India provides a unique advantage and leverage to India," Singh added.
The report is based on data collected from over 6.5 lakh candidates who took the GET across India and insights from more than 1,000 corporations spanning 15 industries.
Over the last decade, employability among Indian graduates has risen by 17 per cent, from 33 per cent to over 50 per cent, reflecting the nation’s commitment to creating a future-ready workforce for a rapidly changing global economy.
Additionally, digital nomadism and hybrid work models have enabled Indian talent to contribute to the global workforce without geographical limitations.
This trend, the report noted, could contribute $500 billion to the global economy by 2030, with India at its core.
India’s diverse talent pool has established it as a global leader in IT, engineering, and healthcare, while expertise in green energy, AI, and robotics continues to grow.
In other sectors, the $2.5 trillion construction industry demands engineers and planners for housing and infrastructure, while the financial sector will require 400,000 professionals for fintech and green finance roles by 2030.
