NTT DATA targets 70% AI-led productivity gains; Indian firms enthusiastic but risk “overconfidence”

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping global productivity, and the acceleration is far steeper than many expected. In a conversation with Jan Wuppermann, Senior Executive, Head – Service, Assurance and Data & AI at NTT DATA APAC, the company revealed that AI is already delivering extraordinary gains—50% productivity improvement in 2025, with expectations of reaching 70% within the next two years. These figures, Wuppermann clarified, reflect “productivity gains, not only cost savings,” driven by AI’s deep integration into…