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93% of Indian firms trust AI, 51% jump in AI jobs
A new survey by Autodesk and Statista Plus Research shows that 93% of Indian businesses trust AI with their data, and 87% are eyeing new markets through AI. The survey of 2,500…
A new survey by Autodesk and Statista Plus Research shows that 93% of Indian businesses trust AI with their data, and 87% are eyeing new markets through AI. The survey of 2,500 leaders across 17 countries found 91% of Indian organisations increased AI investment in the past year, above the APAC average of 85% and global average of 81%. 63% now use AI assistants and chatbots, the highest rate in APAC. 88% report productivity gains, 84% stronger innovation, and 75% better decision-making. Generative AI remains the top investment priority at 74%.
Separately, LinkedIn India head Rupesh Pattabiraman told Business Today that AI-related jobs in India have grown 51% in the past year, with 3.11 lakh new AI roles added since 2023 globally, a good portion in India. He said AI is spreading faster than earlier tech waves, reaching Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities quickly. LinkedIn expects 75% of job skills in India to change by 2030. 46% of recruiters now use skills-first hiring. Pattabiraman advised young professionals to combine AI capabilities with human skills like curiosity and communication.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Business Today's coverage of the Autodesk survey presents a uniformly pro-business, growth-oriented picture: high trust, rising investment, and widespread adoption. The LinkedIn interview adds a complementary but more cautious framing, noting that while AI jobs are rising fast, the rapid change will reshape most roles and make skills obsolete. The two pieces together show a market that is both bullish and aware of disruption. A measured reader should note that the survey is limited to AECO, D&M, and M&E sectors, not the whole economy. The key figure to watch is the 75% skills change by 2030, which will test India's workforce readiness.
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