New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Around six in 10 Indian consumers consider online health information as reliable as advice from healthcare professionals, while a similar proportion prefer instant answers through artificial intelligence (AI) or online platforms rather than waiting for professional guidance, highlighting the growing influence of digital technology on healthcare decisions, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The report found that 60 per cent of Indian consumers trust online health information, which is 19 percentage points above the global average.

It said "India ranks second on the index with a score of 66, scoring above the global average on all six measures and standing out for trust in AI and online health In...