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India Tops Global 'AI Advantage' Index, Far Exceeds World Average: EY Survey

Wow, India is really leading the charge in using AI at work, according to a new EY survey. The report shows Indian workers are saving a ton of time and feeling more empowered by this technology. It turns out that a positive office culture and trust from managers are huge factors in their high scores. Interestingly, while everyone agrees learning is key, most folks still aren't spending much time actually building their AI skills.

Key Points: India Leads Global AI Adoption & Talent Health Scores, Reveals EY Report

  • India leads global AI Advantage score at 53 points
  • India records highest Talent Health score of 82 among surveyed nations
  • 62% of Indian workers regularly use GenAI at work
  • Employers in India emphasize AI skill-building alongside traditional rewards
  • Strong workplace culture cited as key driver for employee satisfaction
  • Low annual AI learning hours persist despite recognition of its importance
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India tops global 'AI Advantage' index, far exceeds world average: EY Survey

India scores 53 on AI Advantage index, surpassing global average of 34, and leads in Talent Health with 82 points, highlighting rapid GenAI adoption and strong workplace culture.

"India has made strong strides in AI adoption, and organizations are taking a more intentional approach to balancing productivity, skills, and employee experience. - Anurag Malik / Partner, EY India"

New Delhi, December 22

India leads the global 'AI Advantage' score at 53 points, which is much higher than the world average of 34 points. This score shows the real impact of Artificial Intelligence at work by measuring how much time workers save, according to the EY 2025 Work Reimagined Survey.

The report shows that India is among the fastest countries to adopt Generative AI. Many workers in the country say that using this technology helps them do their work better and faster. About 62 per cent of Indians use this technology at work regularly. Most bosses and workers agree that it helps with making decisions and improves the quality of their tasks.

India also has a Talent Health score of 82. This is the highest score among all the countries that were studied. This score looks at how employees feel about their office culture, the rewards they get, and their learning opportunities. The average global score for this is only 65. In India, many workers feel trusted and empowered by their managers.

"India has made strong strides in AI adoption, and organizations are taking a more intentional approach to balancing productivity, skills, and employee experience," said Anurag Malik, Partner and National Leader - People Consulting, EY India. He added that the real impact comes from how employers use technology to strengthen talent health and workforce resilience.

"Rewards remain a core driver of talent health globally, contributing roughly 32% to the overall score. Employees in India continue to prioritise fundamentals such as bonuses (40%), flexible schedules (33%), cost-of-living aligned compensation (32%), and wellbeing benefits (31%). Employers, however, are placing almost equal emphasis on AI skill-building resources (34%) alongside bonuses (35%) and flexibility (33%)," the report said.

The report mentions that culture is a big part of why people feel good at their jobs. A large number of employees say their workplace culture has improved. Many feel a strong connection with their teams. This leads to better teamwork and better leadership behaviour in many organizations.

Even though many people think learning is important, the actual time spent on learning is still low. Most workers spend less than 40 hours a year learning about AI. The survey notes that workers who spend more time learning are less likely to leave their jobs. Learning more also helps them save more time every week.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very proud moment for India! But the report also points out a critical gap - less than 40 hours a year spent on AI learning? That's barely a week. We need to invest more in continuous upskilling, otherwise this advantage might be temporary.
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Rohit P
As someone in IT, I see this daily. GenAI tools have cut my report-writing time by half. Glad to see the focus on flexibility and bonuses too - that's what keeps talent in the country. Hope this leads to better pay scales across sectors!
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Michael C
Interesting data point from a global perspective. India's leapfrog in tech adoption is impressive. The cultural emphasis on teamwork and connection seems to be a key differentiator from Western workplaces. A model to study.
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Shreya B
While the headline is great, I hope this 'AI advantage' translates to ground-level benefits for all employees, not just in metro IT hubs. We need inclusive growth where manufacturing, agriculture, and MSME sectors also gain.
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Karthik V
The balance employers are striking is commendable - AI skill-building resources getting almost equal weight as bonuses! This is a smart, long-term approach. Jai Hind! 🙌 Our workforce is ready for the future.

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