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Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath warns millions of jobs may vanish by 2030, urging lifelong learning and upskilling to stay relevant in a changing job market.
Kamath believes traditional four-year college courses are no longer enough.
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Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has warned that millions of jobs could disappear by 2030. He says workers holding on to old college degrees and ignoring the need to keep learning may be left behind. The global job market is heading for a big shift. A study by the World Economic Forum (WEF) says that by 2030, 92 million jobs will be lost. At the same time, 170 million new jobs will be created. This results in a net gain of 78 million jobs—but only for those who adapt.
Kamath believes that traditional four-year college courses are no longer enough. He says lifelong learning and regular upskilling are now essential. Green jobs will lead to more than 34 million new roles in agriculture. Digital living will boost demand for software developers and delivery workers. But jobs like cashiers, clerks and secretaries are in danger due to automation.
Such an interesting question: “What jobs will be relevant in 10 years?”Personally, I think the days of 4-year college courses are over, lifelong learning is the new norm, for everyone… pic.twitter.com/sk3m7vfjR4— Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio) June 26, 2025
Technology is changing how work gets done. In 2030, it will handle 34 per cent of tasks, up from 22 per cent today. The share of tasks done only by humans will fall to 33 per cent. The rest of the 33 per cent will be handled through a mix of human and tech efforts.
In response, 77 per cent of companies plan to retrain their staff. Around 69 per cent also want to hire AI experts. Still, 41 per cent say they will remove jobs that can be automated.
The top skills needed by 2030 include AI, big data, cybersecurity, creative thinking and caring for the environment. But 39 per cent of the skills workers use today may become outdated. Kamath calls this a wake-up call. “You can’t rely on what you learned a decade ago,” he says.
Skill gaps are already hurting 63 per cent of businesses. Yet, only 59 per cent of workers are expected to be trained. That means 41 per cent may be left behind, including 11 per cent who won’t get any training at all.
Diversity goals are also changing how companies hire. In India, 95 per cent of employers have set diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals. Globally, efforts are focused on women (76 per cent), people with disabilities (56 per cent) and Gen Z (52 per cent).
Even though 75 per cent of companies trust they can grow talent internally, 38 per cent are unsure about the skills of new hires.
Kamath’s message is clear: adapt or be left behind in the changing world of work.
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