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Nasscom: 60% of Firms Mature in Responsible AI Practices
Endless corporate panels preach responsible AI. Actually building it into a company's core operations is a brutal engineering challenge. A new Nasscom report, pulling data from 574 senior executives, shows just a thin slice of Indian industry is tackling that graft.
The headline finding offers a jolt of optimism: among companies confident in scaling AI, 60% have mature responsible practices. Now, examine the full dataset. That confidence is not the norm.
Only 30% of Indian businesses overall have reached that maturity mark. The rest are scrambling to catch up, with 45% actively constructing formal frameworks. This is the messy transition from drafting a lofty policy to laying the gritty, essential plumbing.
The report was released at Nasscom's Responsible Intelligence Confluence in New Delhi. It is based on a survey conducted between October and November 2025 of 574 senior executives from large enterprises, SMEs, and startups involved in the commercial development and use of AI in India. Despite these risks, the survey shows steady progress since 2023.
About 30% of Indian businesses have established mature RAI practices, while 45% are actively implementing formal frameworks, indicating a shift from basic awareness to structured strategies and policies. Nasscom noted a direct correlation between AI maturity and responsible practices, with stronger AI capabilities translating into more robust RAI frameworks. "Nearly 60% of businesses confident in scaling AI responsibly have mature practices in place," the report said.
Nasscom's discovered correlation is the crucial insight. Technical prowess begets ethical rigor. Companies adept at constructing complex AI systems are, logically, better equipped to build safety directly into them.
The mechanics are straightforward: you need skilled engineers to install the guardrails. But consider the inverse of that 60% figure. It's stark.
Four out of ten firms poised to scale their AI lack mature safeguards. Their deployment speed is outrunning their ethical groundwork. In India's frenetic market, that's a palpable, mounting risk.
The leading firms aren't merely bolting responsibility on as an afterthought. They are, right now, baking it into their foundation. For everyone else, the target is moving faster than they can run.
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Common Questions Answered
What are the key findings from the Nasscom survey on Responsible AI maturity in India?
The survey of 574 senior executives revealed that 60% of AI-ready firms have mature Responsible AI practices, with 30% having established mature RAI frameworks and 45% actively implementing formal frameworks. This indicates steady progress in AI governance and ethical implementation across Indian businesses since 2023.
What challenges do Indian firms still face in implementing Responsible AI?
Despite progress, Indian companies continue to struggle with securing high-quality data and navigating vague regulatory guidance. The survey highlighted persistent challenges such as AI hallucinations and the need for more comprehensive governance frameworks to ensure ethical AI development.
How diverse were the participants in the Nasscom Responsible AI survey?
The survey encompassed a cross-section of 574 senior leaders from large enterprises, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and startups involved in commercial AI development and use in India. The study was conducted between October and November 2025, providing a comprehensive view of the AI landscape.
Further Reading
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