Monday, 22 June, 2026
The Crore-Club Chase: India's AI Talent War Skews Salaries
By TechShots Studio
Indian AI startups are aggressively hiring, driving a 21% to 40% spike in mandates fueled by a shift toward commercializing generative tech. However, an acute shortage of specialized, scale-ready professionals has triggered a fierce talent war. Traditional tech roles are losing ground as mid-to-senior AI specialists command massive 20% to 40% pay premiums, pushing executive and elite developer compensation well beyond ₹1.5 crore.
Read full story at CIO ECONOMIC TIMES