Archive · 6 Jan 2026
India Bets on AI for Inclusive Economic Growth
India is hoping that artificial intelligence (AI) can help the economy grow and make things more productive.
Right now, a lot of AI users and patents are in the Asia-Pacific region.
A report says AI could make the economy grow faster and help workers be more productive, but these benefits might not be shared equally.
So, India and other countries need to make sure everyone can use and benefit from AI, not just a few people.
India is investing in AI to drive economic growth.
The Asia-Pacific region has over half of global AI users and nearly 70% of AI patents.
AI could boost GDP growth by around 2 percentage points and productivity by up to 5% in key sectors.
A UNDP report warns that AI gains may not be evenly shared.
Democratizing AI is crucial for inclusive economic growth.
- Who
- India and the Asia-Pacific region
- What
- Potential economic growth through AI
- When
- Present and future
- Where
- Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on India
- Why
- To ensure AI benefits are shared inclusively
- Region
- Asia-Pacific
- AI Users
- More than half of global users
- AI Patents
- Nearly 70% of global patents
- Potential GDP Growth
- Around 2 percentage points
- Potential Productivity Increase
- Up to 5% in key sectors