AI-assisted coding rises among Indian tech leaders: Report

India's tech leaders are increasingly adopting coding tools backed by artificial intelligence (AI), with concerns over security and over-reliance driving strict review protocols, as per a new survey by online design platform Canva. The survey, conducted in August 2025, included 300 full-time technology leaders spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, and Australia.

Key findings from India

• 100% of technology leaders reported using AI coding tools personally or for their organisation.
• About 94% of developers use AI-assisted coding every day.
• 84% of the respondents see their organisation’s usage increase significantly within the next year. About 72% cited productivity gains due to the use of AI tools.

Governance is a must

• As per the survey, all respondents took a strong view of governance while using AI tools for professional purposes.
• 98% said all AI-generated code is put through peer review before going into production.
• 92% flagged risks when deploying AI code without human oversight, especially on maintainability and security.
• Most oversight responsibility lies with CTOs and CIOs, according to 72% of surveyed leaders.

Skills and hiring

In terms of upskilling and developing hiring trends:

• 98% of respondents believe AI is transforming developer skillsets, and all leaders were comfortable with candidates using AI tools during technical interviews.
• About 28% flagged concerns such as over-reliance without accountability and compliance exposure. About 20% also said AI tools may lead to junior staff struggling to develop traditional skills.

Canva’s CTO Brendan Humphreys emphasised the need for humans to leverage AI as an enhancement, not a replacement. “When paired with human judgment and expertise, it unlocks significant benefits — from rapid prototyping to faster development cycles and greater productivity."