July 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM 2 min readaiNews Insights
Indian Clinicians Trust AI But Trail Global Adoption Rates
Elsevier report shows 43 percent of Indian clinicians find AI trustworthy, yet only 42 percent actively use it for work.
[Clinician Trust Surpasses Global Average in India]
Despite a higher level of trust in artificial intelligence tools among Indian clinicians compared to their global counterparts, the adoption of AI in clinical practice in India remains below the worldwide average. According to Elsevier's Clinician of the Future 2026 report, 43 percent of Indian clinicians find AI tools trustworthy, exceeding the global average of 37 percent.
[General-Purpose Tools Outpace Clinical Platforms]
However, only 42 percent of clinicians in India currently use artificial intelligence for work, compared to the global average of 49 percent. A significant finding indicates that among Indian doctors utilizing AI, 54 percent frequently or always employ general-purpose AI tools, while only 26 percent regularly use clinical-specific platforms.
[IIT Delhi Launches Executive Program to Bridge Gap]
In a move to address this gap and enhance specialized AI capabilities, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi announced the second batch of its Executive Programme for AI in Healthcare. This six-month online program focuses on clinical data, medical imaging, and predictive analytics to strengthen India's position as a global healthcare innovation hub.
Pulse Intelligence
Context & ImpactContext & Background
- Elsevier released its comprehensive Clinician of the Future report examining global and regional adoption trends in medical technology.
- India's digital public infrastructure has experienced rapid expansion, driving interest in health technology investments.
- Academic institutions have increasingly introduced specialized continuing education programs to address professional skill shortages.
Key Consequences
- Medical professionals will gain applied capabilities in clinical data analysis and AI-enabled decision support through new educational programs.
- Healthcare institutions may see increased deployment of specialized clinical platforms over general-purpose AI tools.
- India's position as a hub for health technology innovation will be reinforced by structured professional training initiatives.
Market & Economic Impact
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