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Hans India
33 minutes ago
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- Hans India
India Leads the Global GenAI Charge with 92% of Employees Embracing GenAI Tools well ahead of global average of 72%: BCG Report
AI is now woven into the fabric of daily work, with 72% of respondents using it regularly. But the true value of AI is being captured by a smaller subset of companies that go beyond tool deployment to fully redesign workflows, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), AI at Work 2025: Momentum Builds, But Gaps Remain, released today. Strong Adoption, but a Frontline Stall—and a North/South Divide The third edition of BCG's annual survey, based on responses from over 10,600 workers across 11 countries, reveals that while AI adoption is strong overall, only 51% of frontline employees are regular users—a figure that has stagnated. Meanwhile, the Global South continues to lead in adoption, with India at 92% and the Middle East at 87% as the nations with the highest levels of regular use. Yet these two high-use countries also report the greatest fear about automation's impact, far higher than the 41% of all global respondents worried their roles could disappear within the next decade. "India is leading the global AI charge, with 92% of employees regularly using GenAI tools—well ahead of the global average of 72%. The country also ranks among the top nations experimenting with AI agents, with 17% of employees reporting integration into their workflows, placing India in the global top three. However, this rapid adoption brings new challenges. Nearly half (48%) of Indian employees fear job displacement over the next decade, highlighting a growing sense of uncertainty. Furthermore, only about one-third of the workforce feels adequately trained to fully leverage AI's potential. As we move from early adoption to delivering real business impact, Indian enterprises must invest in structured training, in-person coaching, and leadership enablement to scale value both responsibly and inclusively," said Nipun Kalra, Managing Director & Senior Partner; India Leader - BCG X, BCG. Three Key Levers to Boost AI Adoption Proper Training: Only 36% of employees feel adequately trained in AI use. Those who receive five or more hours of training—especially in person and with coaching—are significantly more likely to become regular users. Access to the Right Tools: Over half of respondents (54%) say they would use AI tools even if not authorized, with GenZ and Millennials especially prone to bypass restrictions. This "shadow AI" poses rising security risks. Strong Leadership Support: Just 25% of frontline workers say their leaders provide enough guidance on AI. Where leadership is engaged, adoption and employee optimism are markedly higher. Workflow Redesign: Where Real Value Emerges The companies that are truly unlocking AI's full potential are those going beyond deployment to reshape entire workflows. These organizations are: Investing heavily in people transformation—proper training, change management, and anticipating evolution in roles. Tracking the value created by AI better with tangible results Employees report saving more time within each work day. More time is spent on strategic tasks and higher-quality outputs. There's greater belief that AI is improving decision making and engagement. 'Companies cannot simply roll out GenAI tools and expect transformation,' said Sylvain Duranton, Global Leader of BCG X and a coauthor of the report. 'Our research shows the real returns come when businesses invest in upskilling their people, redesign how work gets done, and align leadership around AI strategy.' AI Agents: The Next Frontier Three in four employees believe AI agents—smart digital assistants capable of independent task management—will be vital for future success. Yet only 13% say these tools are currently integrated into workflows, and just one-third understand how they function. As familiarity increases, fear fades—and workers begin to view agents as collaborators rather than competitors. Strategic Priorities for Leaders The report outlines four imperatives for organizations committed to moving from tools to transformation: Stop underestimating the importance of training. Commit appropriate levels of investment, time, and leadership support. Track the value you are generating with AI through improvements in productivity, quality, and employee satisfaction. Invest in your people to reshape workflows and unlock AI's value. Anticipate AI's impact on work, individual workers, and the workforce. Build an upskilling and reskilling capabilities to support workforce deployment. Experiment rigorously with agents to accelerate the experience curve. Track impact and potential risks via A/B testing. 'Companies that reshape their workflows and invest in people are seeing superior results,' said Vinciane Beauchene, Global Lead on Human x AI at BCG and a report coauthor. 'But that transformation must be accompanied by a clear people strategy and development engine to boost adoption and tackle the impacts it will have on work, the worker and the workforce.'
India Gazette
8 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India leads with 92% employees embracing GenAI tools, against global average of 72%
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): India is leading the global GenAI charge, with 92 per cent of employees embracing such tools, well ahead of the global average of 72 per cent, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). AI is now woven into the fabric of daily work, with 72 per cent of respondents using it regularly. But the true value of AI is being captured by a smaller subset of companies that go beyond tool deployment to fully redesign workflows, according to the new report from BCG titled 'AI at Work 2025: Momentum Builds, But Gaps Remain', released on Thursday. The third edition of BCG's annual survey, based on responses from over 10,600 workers across 11 countries, reveals that while AI adoption is strong overall, only 51 per cent of frontline employees are regular users--a figure that has stagnated. Meanwhile, the Global South continues to lead in adoption, with India at 92 per cent and the Middle East at 87 per cent as the nations with the highest levels of regular use. Yet these two high-use countries also report the greatest fear about automation's impact, far higher than the 41 per cent of all global respondents who worried their roles could disappear within the next decade. 'The country (India) also ranks among the top nations experimenting with AI agents, with 17 per cent of employees reporting integration into their workflows, placing India in the global top three. However, this rapid adoption brings new challenges. Nearly half (48 per cent) of Indian employees fear job displacement over the next decade, highlighting a growing sense of uncertainty,' Nipun Kalra, Managing Director and Senior Partner; India Leader - BCG X, BCG. 'Furthermore, only about one-third of the workforce feels adequately trained to leverage AI's potential fully. As we move from early adoption to delivering real business impact, Indian enterprises must invest in structured training, in-person coaching, and leadership enablement to scale value both responsibly and inclusively.' The BCG report underlined three key levers to boost AI adoption. Proper Training: Only 36 per cent of employees feel adequately trained in AI use. Those who receive five or more hours of training--especially in person and with coaching--are significantly more likely to become regular users. Access to the Right Tools: Over half of respondents (54 per cent) say they would use AI tools even if not authorised, with Gen Z and Millennials especially prone to bypass restrictions. This 'shadow AI' poses rising security risks. Strong Leadership Support: Just 25 per cent of frontline workers say their leaders provide enough guidance on AI. Where leadership is engaged, adoption and employee optimism are markedly higher. 'Companies cannot simply roll out GenAI tools and expect transformation,' said Sylvain Duranton, Global Leader of BCG X and a coauthor of the report. 'Our research shows the real returns come when businesses invest in upskilling their people, redesign how work gets done, and align leadership around AI strategy.' (ANI)
Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
India beats global average in employees using AI: report
TIL Creatives India leads in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 92% of employees regularly using generative AI (GenAI) tools in daily work, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report released Thursday. BCG based the report on responses from 10,600 workers across 11 countries that show AI usage has turned mainstream. The report said AI adoption has led people to fear job loss in countries with the highest AI usage. The third edition of this annual survey also found that AI now forms part of employees' daily work, with 72% of the respondents using it regularly. The report further noted that the Global South leads in AI adoption, with India and the Middle East showing the highest levels of regular use. The Middle East ranked second in adoption with 87%. However, these high-use countries also report the greatest fear about the impact of automation, far higher than the 41% of all global respondents. "This rapid adoption brings new challenges. Nearly half (48%) of Indian employees fear job displacement over the next decade, highlighting a growing sense of uncertainty. Furthermore, only about one-third of the workforce feels adequately trained to fully leverage AI's potential. As we move from early adoption to delivering real business impact, Indian enterprises must invest in structured training, in-person coaching, and leadership enablement to scale value both responsibly and inclusively," said Nipun Kalra, managing director at cannot expect transformation by simply rolling out GenAI tools, said Sylvain Duranton, global leader of BCG X. BCG's research demonstrates that businesses achieve real returns when they invest in upskilling their workforce, redesign work processes, and align leadership around AI strategy, he added. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Punit Goenka reloads Zee with Bullet and OTT focus. Can he beat mighty rivals? 3 critical hurdles in India's quest for rare earth independence HDB Financial may be cheaper than Bajaj Fin, but what about returns? INR1,300 crore loans for INR100? Stamp duty notice to ArcelorMittal, banks. Stock Radar: Titan Company breaks out from 3-month consolidation; check target & stop loss for long positions For risk-takers: More than bullish, be selective; 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 38% Multibagger or IBC - Part 12: If transition is successful then there is no limit. But there is a big 'IF' These mid-cap stocks with 'Strong Buy' & 'Buy' recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
India beats global average in employees using AI: report
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills India leads in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 92% of employees regularly using generative AI (GenAI) tools in daily work, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report released based the report on responses from 10,600 workers across 11 countries that show AI usage has turned mainstream. The report said AI adoption has led people to fear job loss in countries with the highest AI third edition of this annual survey also found that AI now forms part of employees' daily work, with 72% of the respondents using it regularly. The report further noted that the Global South leads in AI adoption, with India and the Middle East showing the highest levels of regular use. The Middle East ranked second in adoption with 87%. However, these high-use countries also report the greatest fear about the impact of automation, far higher than the 41% of all global respondents."This rapid adoption brings new challenges. Nearly half (48%) of Indian employees fear job displacement over the next decade, highlighting a growing sense of uncertainty. Furthermore, only about one-third of the workforce feels adequately trained to fully leverage AI's potential. As we move from early adoption to delivering real business impact, Indian enterprises must invest in structured training, in-person coaching, and leadership enablement to scale value both responsibly and inclusively," said Nipun Kalra, managing director at cannot expect transformation by simply rolling out GenAI tools, said Sylvain Duranton, global leader of BCG X. BCG's research demonstrates that businesses achieve real returns when they invest in upskilling their workforce, redesign work processes, and align leadership around AI strategy, he added.
India.com
12 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
India Leads With 92% Employees Embracing GenAI Tools, Against Global Average Of 72%
New Delhi: India is leading the global GenAI charge, with 92 per cent of employees embracing such tools—well ahead of the global average of 72 per cent—according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). AI is now woven into the fabric of daily work, with 72 per cent of respondents using it regularly. However, the true value of AI is being captured by a smaller subset of companies that go beyond tool deployment to fully redesign workflows, according to BCG's new report titled "AI at Work 2025: Momentum Builds, But Gaps Remain," released on Thursday. The third edition of BCG's annual survey—based on responses from over 10,600 workers across 11 countries—reveals that while overall AI adoption is strong, only 51 per cent of frontline employees are regular users, a figure that has stagnated. Meanwhile, the Global South continues to lead in adoption, with India at 92 per cent and the Middle East at 87 per cent—making them the nations with the highest levels of regular use. Yet, these two high-use countries also report the greatest fear about automation's impact—far higher than the 41 per cent of global respondents who worry their roles could disappear within the next decade. India also ranks among the top nations experimenting with AI agents, with 17 per cent of employees reporting integration into their workflows—placing the country in the global top three. However, this rapid adoption brings new challenges. Nearly half (48 per cent) of Indian employees fear job displacement over the next decade, highlighting a growing sense of uncertainty, said Nipun Kalra, Managing Director and Senior Partner; India Leader – BCG X, BCG. 'Furthermore, only about one-third of the workforce feels adequately trained to fully leverage AI's potential. As we move from early adoption to delivering real business impact, Indian enterprises must invest in structured training, in-person coaching, and leadership enablement to scale value both responsibly and inclusively,' Kalra added. The BCG report underlined three key levers to boost AI adoption: 1. Proper Training: Only 36 per cent of employees feel adequately trained in AI use. Those who receive five or more hours of training—especially in person and with coaching—are significantly more likely to become regular users. 2. Access to the Right Tools: Over half of respondents (54 per cent) say they would use AI tools even if not authorised, with Gen Z and Millennials especially prone to bypass restrictions. This "shadow AI" poses rising security risks. 3. Strong Leadership Support: Just 25 per cent of frontline workers say their leaders provide enough guidance on AI. Where leadership is engaged, adoption and employee optimism are markedly higher. 'Companies cannot simply roll out GenAI tools and expect transformation,' said Sylvain Duranton, Global Leader of BCG X and a co-author of the report. 'Our research shows the real returns come when businesses invest in upskilling their people, redesign how work gets done, and align leadership around AI strategy.'
