Archive · 6 Oct 2026
World Bank Says Most Indian Firms Still Avoid Artificial Intelligence
The World Bank says many businesses in India are not yet using artificial intelligence.
It estimates that about three out of every four firms have not adopted it.
AI may help some workers do their jobs faster or better.
The Bank says 14% of workers are in jobs where AI could help them.
That does not mean those workers will automatically lose their jobs.
Since generative AI appeared, some highly exposed industries have added jobs while others have lost them.
Changes have been especially noticeable in entry-level work.
The Bank says India can benefit if more firms adopt AI, applications spread, and investment supports selected advanced areas.
About 75% of firms in India are not using artificial intelligence, according to the World Bank.
The Bank said 14% of Indian workers are in jobs where AI could complement their work and boost productivity.
It cautioned that exposure to AI does not necessarily mean workers will be replaced.
Since generative AI emerged, sectors highly exposed to it have seen both job losses and job creation, especially in entry-level roles.
The Bank recommends broader AI adoption, scaling applications, and selective investment in frontier areas such as computing, data centres, and research.
- Who
- The World Bank and firms and workers in India.
- What
- The World Bank reported uneven AI adoption and outlined ways India could benefit from AI.
- When
- The report discusses changes since the emergence of generative AI; no publication date is given.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The Bank says AI could improve productivity, but the gains depend on adoption, skills, and complementary infrastructure.
- Firms not using AI
- About 75%
- Workers in AI-complementary jobs
- 14% of Indian workers
- Reported labor-market effects
- Both job losses and job creation in sectors highly exposed to AI
- Noted area of job change
- Entry-level roles
- Recommended priorities
- Deepen adoption, accelerate adaptation, and pursue selective frontier development
- Examples of frontier investment
- Computing capacity, data-centre capacity, and research where India has an advantage