How AI Is Solving India's Skill Mismatch Crisis

India's job market surges with 43% of employers expanding hiring this festive season. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how companies find talent and job seekers discover opportunities. However, in a market where single postings attract hundreds of applicants and skill mismatches persist, traditional recruitment is struggling to keep pace.

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In this exclusive conversation, Sashi Kumar, Managing Director - India at Indeed, reveals how AI is transforming hiring by delivering smarter matches, reducing bias, and empowering both recruiters and candidates. From addressing fairness concerns to redefining recruitment skills, Kumar shares Indeed's vision of technology that enhances—rather than replaces—the human side of hiring.

How is AI changing the way Indian companies identify, assess, and hire talent, and what unique challenges does the Indian job market pose for AI-driven recruitment? How is Indeed resolving them?

Our goal is to make AI not just a layer of efficiency, but a bridge between skills and opportunities.

At Indeed, our mission has always been simple: to help people get jobs. What AI allows us to do is bring that mission to life at scale.

In India, where the number of applicants per role can be massive, Al is helping both sides. Employers can now cut through overwhelming application numbers by instantly surfacing the most relevant candidates, and job seekers benefit from tailored recommendations based on their skills, aspirations, and even location preferences.

How will AI-powered hiring help not only recruiters but job-seekers?

For recruiters, AI is like having a trusted copilot. It does the heavy lifting—sorting resumes, scheduling interviews, and screening candidates—freeing them to do what only humans can: connect with people, understand potential, and build relationships.