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The highest demand for AI job openings is currently seen in engineering roles, including software and quality assurance, along with data science and analytics

Hyderabad accounts for 12.5% of AI jobs, followed by Pune at 9.6%, Chennai at 6.4% and Kolkata at 2.1%. (Representational Image)

Nearly 70% of artificial intelligence (AI)-related job openings listed on Naukri.com are concentrated in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, according to a report by property consultant CBRE. The findings are based on more than 64,500 active job listings on the portal as of December 2025.

Bengaluru has emerged as the leading centre for AI job hiring, accounting for 25.4% of job openings. Delhi-NCR follows closely with 24.8%, while Mumbai holds a 19.2% share. The analysis was based on active job postings specifically tagged with AI on Naukri.com. CBRE clarified that the data does not represent the entire AI job market in India, but indicates that the bulk of openings across sectors are concentrated in these three cities.

Among other cities, Hyderabad accounts for 12.5% of AI jobs, followed by Pune at 9.6%, Chennai at 6.4% and Kolkata at 2.1%.

The report noted that the highest demand for AI professionals is currently seen in engineering roles, including software and quality assurance, along with data science and analytics, and customer success, service and operations. These sectors are among the biggest adopters of AI-driven solutions.

CBRE Chairman and CEO Anshuman Magazine said AI is no longer just a subject of discussion but has become a key component of India’s broader economic and infrastructure growth story. He added that the growing demand for AI talent reflects more than a hiring trend, indicating that global companies increasingly view India not only as a service delivery base but as a hub for end-to-end innovation. This shift, he noted, is set to redefine India’s role in the global digital value chain.

The report attributes Bengaluru’s dominance in AI hiring to the strong presence of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). In 2025, the city accounted for more than one-third of the country’s total office space leasing by GCCs. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR is witnessing rising demand for AI talent driven by sectors such as consulting, fintech, healthcare and public sector initiatives.

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