The new LinkedIn Talent Insights report on Friday emphasizes 172% growth in a group of professional talents in Kerala over the past five years, said the advisory body for the Government for the Development and Innovation of Keral (K-DISC).
The findings were presented at the Global Summit of Kerala in Kochi.
According to K-Disce, this growth will be placed ninth among Indian states, with almost 40% of its workforce concentrated in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kozhikode.
“The most common roles are among the experts include software engineers, accountants and teachers, reflecting technology, finance and education as the backbone of Keral’s economy,” the advisory body said in a statement.
The report emphasizes the significant influx of qualified experts returning from abroad, especially from the Gulf.
“About 52% of the global returnees of Kerala came from SAE and brought expertise in business operations, finance and business. Regional migration led by Karnataka also strengthened Keral’s innovation and technological fund, with increasing influx of product management, research and education,” K-DISC said.
Participation in digital and professional training has doubled over the past two years with developing skills such as artificial intelligence, data analysis and financial planning.
The report also reflects that 39% of basic work skills may change or stop by 2030, emphasizing the urgency of effort.
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Published – August 29 2025 20:37
