INSIGHT · GLOBAL
HCL Tech survey: 43% of enterprise AI initiatives may fail; leaders face shrinking timelines
Global IT consulting firm HCL Tech surveyed enterprises and found ~43% of AI projects are at risk of stalling or failing. Pressure is mounting: leaders report compressed timelines for delivery while struggling with staffing, skill gaps, and unclear ROI metrics.
WHY IT MATTERS
Majority of BFSI AI pilots stall or fail post-POC. Indicates resource constraints, governance gaps, or misalignment between tech teams and business risk officers. Agencies hiring for 'AI implementation' should stress integration, compliance, and handoff planning—not just model selection.