Archive · 25 Jan 2026
47% of Indian firms still use manual HR reporting
Almost half of the companies in India still use old-fashioned methods like spreadsheets for HR tasks.
This is happening even though more money is being spent on new HR technology.
The problem is that these new technologies aren't always used well, and many leaders find it hard to show that the money spent on them is worth it.
Employees are also frustrated with basic HR tasks like payroll and leave management.
The report says that companies need to fix these issues by making sure their systems work together and that the technology actually helps the business.
47% of Indian organisations still rely on manual HR reporting methods.
60% of HR leaders struggle to justify the return on investment (ROI) of HR technology to their boards.
70% of employee frustration stems from basic HR processes like payroll and leave management.
45% of organisations cite poor integration across HR systems as their biggest execution challenge.
The report advises against premature adoption of advanced technologies like AI without addressing current system and process issues.
- Who
- Indian organisations and HR leaders
- What
- Continued reliance on manual HR reporting despite rising HR technology investments
- When
- Current situation as per the HR Tech Ledger 2025 report
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to gaps in digital adoption, operational impact, and structural integration issues
- Percentage of firms using manual HR reporting
- 47%
- Percentage of HR leaders struggling with ROI justification
- 60%
- Percentage of employee frustration linked to basic HR processes
- 70%
- Percentage of firms citing poor HR system integration
- 45%
- Number of HR leaders surveyed
- 350–400