India falls behind in AI adoption, nearly half (45%) are still in early stage: Deel Study

AI may be the buzzword across boardrooms in India, but true transformation is still taking shape. While most organizations have embarked on their AI journey, many remain stuck in the early stages compared to global markets, which are in more advanced stages of AI adoption. About 45% of Indian firms are at the early stage of adoption – highest globally, 38% at the intermediate stage, and only 17% at an advanced stage where AI is embedded in core business processes and innovation.

Released today, the IDC InfoBrief “AI at Work: The Role of AI in the Global Workforce,” commissioned by Deel, presents findings from a survey of over 5,500 business leaders across 22 markets. The findings further reveal that while AI adoption is gaining momentum, only 54% of Indian organizations have formal reskilling programs in place, compared to 67% globally. This points to a widening gap between ...