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AI could add over 500 billion to India economy by 2030 but pilots still stall
Economy
Published on 13 May 2026
Pilot projects outnumber rollouts, despite huge GDP promises
A new study suggests AI could contribute more than $500 billion to India’s economy by 2030, driven by business optimism about GDP growth. But adoption remains patchy, with many firms stuck in pilot mode. Hurdles like cloud infrastructure, poor data quality, and a widening skills gap could slow impact. India is also pushing a human-centric AI approach.
- AI may add $500 billion-plus to India’s economy by 2030
- Most companies are still running pilots, not scaling broadly
- Cloud, data quality, and skills shortages are major bottlenecks
- India is aiming for human-centric AI development
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