India’s IT industry is living through a thrilling transformation! As artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps across the globe, tech companies in India are shouting loud and clear: Change or get left behind. From Bengaluru to Hyderabad, employees hear the powerful new call – it’s time to “unlearn what no longer serves you and relearn what’s in demand.” This isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s the secret recipe to winning in tomorrow’s tech world. Pravesh Dudani, Founder and Chancellor of Medhavi Skills University, explained, "It's no longer about what you know today, but how quickly you can adopt new skills." He adds a hot tip: "The professionals who will thrive will adopt skills and tools quarterly, work well with AI as a co-pilot, and navigate the merging of technologies across fields." Global giants are leading this AI revolution. Microsoft, after a full year of training on AI, has returned to hiring, showing the way for others. Accenture is letting go of jobs that can’t evolve and has trained over 550,000 employees in AI skills. Its AI professionals have doubled to 77,000! IBM, meanwhile, trimmed 8,000 repetitive HR jobs but pushed hard into cloud, software, and AI services. Indian tech titans are not far behind. Infosys has trained over 270,000 staff in AI, sorting them into categories like AI-aware and AI-master. HCLTech plans to upskill 50,000 workers in AI this year, while Wipro wants to use AI to help humans, not replace them. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said goodbye to 12,000 employees whose skills didn’t match up with AI demands. Despite criticism, TCS calls this a shift towards becoming a "future-ready, agile organisation." Dudani stresses, "We need to completely rethink how we train people; our universities and industries must collectively build a workforce that sees AI not as displacement but as partnership." For workers, the message is crystal clear: adapt quickly or risk being left behind. Employers are scouting for folks who mix deep knowledge with AI know-how and creativity. Traditional experience is making way for AI skills. Cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India’s tech hotspots, will feel this change first. HR teams will have to revamp how they track careers and performance, aligning with AI-powered workflows. "This is not about avoiding layoffs or protecting old roles," Dudani says, "It's about building speed in skill adoption and gearing up for a fast-changing world." Employees who welcome AI might find themselves in superhot jobs, while others may face tough times. This ‘unlearn-relearn’ idea isn’t just a challenge; it might be a golden chance. In-house training can open doors for many from different backgrounds to jump into high-level AI work. But it’s a costly and emotionally tough process. Smaller companies could lag, widening the skill gap. Also, measuring AI skills is tricky, raising questions about fair judging. A LinkedIn report reveals a whopping 94% of Indian companies plan to boost worker skills this year, showing this AI wave is no passing storm. Dudani sums it up perfectly: "India's competitive edge will come from how fast we learn new skills, not old histories." In short, the future tech pro will shine not by what they know now, but by how quickly they can dance with AI and innovation. This ‘unlearn-relearn’ path is not just a strategy but a new philosophy of work. AI isn’t just a tool anymore; it’s a partner. With smart training and support, India could lead the world in AI-powered jobs. As Dudani puts it, "The new deal between employers and talent is agility over stability." With its young and vibrant workforce, India’s next ten years could turn into a spectacular show of learning speed and success!