New Delhi, Sep 24 (NationPress) A remarkable 77 percent of knowledge workers in India are now utilizing generative AI on a daily basis, a notable increase from 46 percent in 2024. This surge positions India ahead of its international peers, such as the US at 59 percent, Germany at 54 percent, France at 47 percent, and Australia at 45 percent, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Despite being in the initial phases of AI adoption, the Indian workforce is reaping substantial productivity rewards.

On average, Indian professionals are reclaiming 1.3 hours of their day through AI use, contrasting with the global average of just under one hour, as reported by Atlassian, a prominent provider of team collaboration and productivity tools.

The methods adopted by Indian business leaders in leveraging AI models are profoundly influencing their teams.

Managers who effectively implement AI are four times more likely to integrate AI into daily workflows and three times more likely to become 'strategic AI collaborators', utilizing AI as a cadre of expert advisors to enhance decision-making, the report stated.

“India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing regions for everyday AI utilization in the workplace. However, our findings indicate that boosting personal productivity through AI does not automatically result in significant business impact. The next phase of value involves using AI to connect knowledge, coordinate tasks, and unify teams—bridging silos and driving action toward shared objectives. We must see knowledge workers evolve into strategic AI collaborators,” stated Molly Sands, Head of the Teamwork Lab at Atlassian.

Organizations that transcend isolated efficiency improvements, focusing instead on AI-driven collaboration, will unlock their workforce and resource's full potential, she added.

While Indian workers achieved an average productivity increase of 33 percent thanks to AI, only 3 percent of executives globally perceive AI as a catalyst for major advancements in efficiency, innovation, or complex problem-solving.

The report underscored a vital gap between personal productivity and genuine team coordination, highlighting the necessity for leaders to embed effective AI teamwork practices to secure long-term benefits.

With 86 percent of Indian professionals endorsing AI experimentation—up from 74 percent last year—India is at the forefront of fostering a “safe space” for AI, compared to 75 percent in the US and 66 percent in France.

Only 6 percent of Indians abandon AI when results are unsatisfactory, down from 12 percent in 2024. Rather than giving up, Indians are more inclined to refine prompts (30 percent) or provide examples (33 percent) to AI, as noted in the report.