1、1Talent Imperatives for MSMEsT the Difference.February 2026Imperatives for MSMEs Building a future-ready workforce for Indias growth engine2Talent Imperatives for MSMEsContents01Executive summaryExecutive summary4 402MSME talent landscape:Todays baselineMSME talent landscape:Todays baseline5 503Futu

2、re of skills for MSMEs:The twin transitionFuture of skills for MSMEs:The twin transition6 604Top 10 skill shifts to 2030Top 10 skill shifts to 20308 805Strategic talent imperatives for MSMEsStrategic talent imperatives for MSMEs9 906Execution POV for MSME leadersExecution POV for MSME leaders111107S

3、ector specific roadmapsSector specific roadmaps121208How to leverage MSME schemes for talent How to leverage MSME schemes for talent 131309Tracking KPIs and skills IntelligenceTracking KPIs and skills Intelligence141410Talent roadmap&milestonesTalent roadmap&milestones151511Industry insights in acti

4、onIndustry insights in action161612Conclusion and ImplicationsConclusion and Implications171713AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements19193Talent Imperatives for MSMEsExecutive summary1Employment shareThe current MSME talent landscape is characterised by fragmented skill levels,limited formal skilling expo

5、sure,and varying degrees of digital readiness.There are structural challenges surrounding employability,productivity gaps,and the growing mismatch between industry needs and workforce capabilitiesFuture of skills in the twin transition era For an MSME to become future-ready,the talent strategy must

6、follow a tri-phased evolution.It starts with elevating their current Operational&Tactical skills to global standards,accelerating through Digital&AI(Artificial Intelligence)adoption,and ultimately securing market longevity through Green Transition readiness.Top 10 skill shifts to 2030 The workforce