# More than half of India’s 1.4 billion population is under the age of 30.

*genai, business · news · 2026-05-26 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- Only 30% of India's current workforce is considered AI literate, according to Patel.
- IBM plans to train nearly five million Indians in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing by 2030.
- IBM is expanding operations into tier-two Indian cities like Kochi and Lucknow to access new talent pools.
- Global companies in India are increasingly prioritising practical AI skills over traditional academic qualifications.

**Companies:** IBM
**Countries:** India

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