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On National Productivity Day, industry leaders across sectors are aligning on a common truth: productivity is no longer just an operational metric, it is the foundation of India’s economic ambition. As the country advances toward its Viksit Bharat vision, the conversation is shifting from incremental efficiency gains to structural transformation driven by human capital, digital integration, and intelligent systems. From bridging the GDP per capita gap to embedding AI within workflows and strengthening technology absorption across enterprises, productivity is emerging as the central lever for sustained, future-ready growth.
Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services, “Productivity is what converts individual potential into national prosperity, from upskilled workers to AI-driven enterprises. But the true benchmark is GDP per capita, and the gap is stark. In 1991, India and China were nearly equal at about $300 per capita. Today, China exceeds $13,000, while India stands near $2,900. That divergence reflects the productivity challenge we must urgently address.
On National Productivity Day, as we aspire toward a Viksit Bharat, it is clear that becoming a developed economy rests on high human capital. Investing in skill development and reskilling is not just a business imperative, it is a national priority that drives innovation, competitiveness, and sustained productivity.
Closing the gap requires accelerating the structural shift from farms to factories, supported by modern infrastructure, deeper access to capital, and radical compliance simplification. In the AI era, the convergence of skilled human capital and digital intelligence is our strongest lever to raise output per worker, increase incomes, and unlock India’s next phase of sustainable, future-ready growth.”
Yuvraj Shidhaye, Founder and Director, TreadBinary, “On National Productivity Day, we must recognise that productivity is no longer defined by how much we produce but by how intelligently we operate. Take the example of a mid-sized manufacturing company that implements an ERP system to replace spreadsheets and siloed departments. Earlier, procurement, inventory, finance, and production worked in isolation, leading to over-ordering of raw materials, delayed reconciliations, and reactive decision-making. With ERP integration, data flows in real time across departments. A production manager can see inventory levels instantly, finance teams have clearer visibility into costs, and leadership can plan with accurate forecasts rather than assumptions.
But the real transformation doesn’t come from installing the software, it comes from training teams to interpret dashboards, trust shared data, and make faster, informed decisions. When people understand the system, duplication reduces, coordination improves, and time once spent fixing errors is redirected toward growth and innovation.
If India aims to strengthen national productivity, we must move beyond technology adoption to technology absorption. ERP systems, AI tools, and automation platforms are powerful enablers, but their true impact is unlocked only when our workforce is continuously skilled to use them effectively.”
Vishnu Prasad, Head of South Asia, Asana, “With 71% of Indian employees operating at higher digital maturity and pace, the nation is significantly exceeding the global benchmark and emerging as a global leader for future work. As AI adoption accelerates, India stands at a pivotal point. Although there are many AI tools available, their productivity potential is limited due to a lack of integration. The next wave of productivity for India will depend on how well AI solutions are integrated into business processes, not on the number of tools used.
Therefore, for businesses in India to convert their high digital maturity into long-term economic growth, businesses need to move beyond AI experimentation and adopt a structured, human-centric approach where AI is integrated into well-defined workflows.”
Together, these perspectives underline a critical shift in India’s productivity narrative. Technology alone will not close the gap, it is the convergence of skilled talent, integrated digital systems, policy reform, and intelligent adoption that will define the next phase of national growth. As India positions itself for global leadership in the AI era, sustained investment in human capital and process integration will determine whether high digital maturity translates into higher incomes, stronger competitiveness, and long-term prosperity.
