New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- India will need to strengthen its talent pool, research and development (R&D) capabilities, computing infrastructure and data systems to translate advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies into economic and social benefits, according to a report by KPMG.

The report said technology would play a key role in determining India's future growth, productivity, competitiveness and public service delivery. However, it stressed that developing new technologies alone would not be enough, with the country needing the capabilities to deploy them at scale.

"The question is whether India can develop the talent, research capabilities, enterprises, data infrastructure and institutions needed to create...