97% of India’s Tech HR Leaders See Humans Working Alongside AI by 2027
A new report reveals that nearly all HR leaders in India’s tech sector believe the future of work involves humans collaborating with AI daily, not just using it occasionally.
Key Takeaways
- 97% of HR leaders in Indian tech foresee humans working alongside AI by 2027.
- 20-40% of work in tech firms is already AI-driven, with AI handling over 40% of software development in many cases.
- Hiring is shifting to skills-based assessments, with 85% of managers prioritising skills over formal credentials.
- Human oversight remains critical, with over half of leaders citing issues with low-quality AI outputs.
AI Integration in Everyday Work
The report by Nasscom and Indeed, based on a survey of over 120 HR leaders, marks a significant shift. AI is moving from a supplementary tool to an integral part of daily roles, workflows, and decision-making.
Strong adoption is seen in intelligent automation (39%) and business process management (37%).
“As AI adoption deepens, skilling and capability building will be central to ensuring that talent continues to move up the value chain and delivers meaningful outcomes for businesses,” said Ketaki Karnik, Head of Research, Nasscom.
The Human Oversight Imperative
Despite rapid adoption, the report underscores AI’s current limitations. Over 50% of respondents pointed to low-quality or incomplete AI outputs, highlighting the ongoing need for human judgment and oversight.
The most effective partnerships are emerging in higher-order tasks like scope definition, system architecture, and data model design.
Automation of Routine Tasks
More routine work is set for automation. Tasks like boilerplate code generation and unit test creation are expected to be increasingly handled by AI within the next 2-3 years.
Transformation in Hiring and Skills
The hiring landscape is evolving rapidly. is now the priority for 85% of managers, surpassing traditional credentials. A striking 98% emphasise the need for hybrid and multidisciplinary skills in the AI era.
To adapt, 83% of HR leaders have redesigned work by adding AI-specific roles, and 79% prioritise internal reskilling as their main strategy for AI adoption.
Workplace Trends
The report also notes a preference for hybrid work models. Around 80% of organisations follow a hybrid approach, with most employees working from the office three or more days a week.
