Why choose a career as Business Data Analyst?

According to a LinkedIn article, India has at least 1.2 million business analysts. India is set to have been producing the largest number of business analysts over the last 3 years. Some of the major sectors where Business Analysts have a promising career are retail, banking, healthcare, eCommerce, hospitality, manufacturing among others. According to glassdoor.com, a business analyst earns Rs4-5L p.a at an average depending upon the experience in the field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the need for business analysts to increase 14% by 2024. This is one of the highest average percentages among growing occupations.