India, July 16 -- Today, India is finding itself finds at a crucial juncture. We've got one of the youngest populations on the planet, and every year, millions of fresh graduates step out, ready to make their mark. That's a huge advantage: On paper, at least. The real test? Getting these grads to be job ready.

Education levels have gone up across the country. More people are finishing school and college. But are they coming out with the skills companies want? Not really. Study after study keeps showing the same thing. The Mercer-Mettl's India Graduate Skill Index 2025 says only 42.6% of Indian graduates are employable. The India Skills Report 2025 puts that number at 54.81%. So, yes, there's progress, but there is a gap that needs to be ...