AI in India will drive productivity, not lead to mass unemployment, says Boston Consulting Group Citing BCG’s executive survey, Nipun Kalra said 64 per cent expect 'AI and humans working side by side', and fewer than 10 per cent expect a net headcount decrease due to AI automation. With a population of 1.4 billion, and (India has) 13 per cent of the global AI talent pool". India needs to solve for AI adoption formally by the workforce with scaled pilots that are enforced organisationally to drive success, Kalra added. Citing BCG’s executive survey, he said 64 per cent expect 'AI and humans working side by side', and fewer than 10 per cent expect a net headcount decrease due to AI automation. Citing a report by BCGX and FICCI, he also said AI adoption in Indian MSMEs can generate over USD 500 billion in economic value.

Source: The Telegraph February 15, 2026 07:35 UTC