| Abstract | Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, profoundly reshaping the contours of entrepreneurship and job creation worldwide. In India, where a young demographic profile intersects with a rapidly digitalizing economy, AI is playing a catalytic role in fostering entrepreneurial ventures and opening new avenues of employment. This paper examines the dual impact of AI on entrepreneurship and job creation in the Indian context, highlighting how startups, small businesses, and established industries are leveraging AI-driven solutions to scale operations, enhance efficiency, and enter global markets. At the same time, it addresses the challenges posed by workforce transitions, digital skills gaps, and the ethical considerations of automation.
Through case studies of AI-led ventures in agritech, fintech, healthcare, and education, the paper demonstrates how AI is enabling inclusive business models and democratizing opportunities for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Government initiatives such as “AI for All” by NITI Aayog and Startup India further underline the institutional push toward creating an AI-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem. While AI disrupts traditional job markets, it simultaneously generates new forms of employment in data science, machine learning engineering, AI ethics, and digital platform management. The paper concludes with policy recommendations aimed at nurturing AI-enabled entrepreneurship while ensuring that job creation remains equitable and sustainable, thus positioning AI as a driver of India’s economic transformation and social development.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, Startups, India
|
|---|
