New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- New data fromLinkedIn suggests the real shift is not about replacing skills but redefining which skills create impact at work.

Its Skills on the Rise 2026 report identifies five fast-growing skill stacks: AI & automation, data & analytics, IT & cybersecurity, business & growth, and people & leadership, pointing to a broader change in how organisations evaluate talent.The message is clear: employability is moving from knowledge accumulation to skill application.

According to the data, 38% of Indian job seekers feel unprepared for how quickly skill requirements are evolving. At the same time, 46% of recruiters globally now rely on skills data to fill roles, while 74% of recruiters in India say finding qualified talen...