India's digital identity adoption surges amid rising trust, Al integration: Report

As India's digital ecosystem expands at an unprecedented pace, Indian consumers are rapidly embracing new-age identity technologies while balancing convenience with security concerns, a new report said on Wednesday.

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The data compiled by Okta highlights that more than 30 per cent of Indian users log into ten or more personal online accounts every month -- showcasing the country's accelerating digital footprint.

Amid this growth, Indian consumers are also displaying a greater readiness to adopt biometrics and Al-driven services compared to global peers.

Despite the growing array of authentication methods, passwords remain the most convenient option for 82 per cent of Indians.

However, biometrics are steadily gaining traction, with 55 per cent using fingerprint authentication and 35 per cent relying on Face ID for smoother logins.

“Despite the new options, 82 per cent of Indians still find passwords to be the most convenient way to verify their identity,” the report said.