Jobless Graduates, Construction Worker Shortage: Niranjan Hiranandani On India’s Workforce Gap

At Mumbai Manthan 2026, Niranjan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and MD of the Hiranandani Group, highlights a pressing concern for India’s economy — a shortage of 2 million skilled construction workers in 2025–26. While thousands of educated graduates struggle to find jobs, the construction sector is facing an unprecedented labour gap, impacting infrastructure growth nationwide. Hiranandani emphasises the urgent need for vision, skilling, and employment-focused education to bridge this divide. He also points out that India could replicate its success in exporting IT talent by enabling skilled workers to contribute globally, bringing significant economic benefits back home. Watch as he explains the challenges and possible solutions to India’s workforce crisis.