Despite record investments in AI and HR technology, productivity gains across India Inc remain uneven and underwhelming. Why? Insights from SHRPA India Report 2026 reveal that the problem is not ambition or spending. The gap emerges in readiness, execution, and ado

Only 29% of companies in India say they are AI ready. Adoption of AI is stuck at pilot stages, with only 23% saying they have fully adopted GenAI in their HR processes. The SHRPA India Report 2026 report finds missing adoption discipline, work augmentation, and HR capabilities are all top high business impact challenges for India Inc. As organisations rush from experimentation to scale, many confuse implementation with impact.

This webinar unpacks the AI productivity paradox, examining why change-ready organisations still struggle to unlock value from AI. Drawing on India-specific data and enterprise insights, the session will help HR and business leaders understand what must shift in 2026 to convert AI investments into sustained productivity and competitive advantage.

Discussion Pointers:

1. Decoding barriers to AI investments translating into measurable productivity gains.What more needs to be done in 2026? .
2. Determinants of culture of AI readiness and how HR capability gaps are holding back AI-led impact.
3. How culture, leadership behaviour, data quality, and workflow design determine AI ROI.
4. The strategic shifts and imperatives for HR and business leaders to move from AI deployment to improved workforce productivity and business outcomes.