Artificial Intelligence (AI)

"The biggest challenge isn't just deploying AI, it's embedding it into complex workflows while ensuring compliance, traceability, and IP protection," says K. A. Prabhakaran, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Cyient

Indians (30%) and UAE residents (21%) are among the most excited about AI's expansion.

Nearly 48% of companies anticipate spending over half of their technology budgets on digital initiatives by 2030

The shift will require every employee to gain new human, agent, and business skills, says Nathalie Scardino, President and Chief People Officer, Salesforce

"Specifically, adversaries are deploying Natural Language Generation (NLG) models to produce synthetic news articles, social media posts, and deepfake multimedia content that appear highly credible and are designed to sow discord or confusion among the population," says, Ankush Sabharwal, Founder and CEO, CoRover

"It's all about expanding opportunity for developers across every layer of the stack so that you all can build the apps, the agents that can empower every person and every organization on the planet," says Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft

More than 61,220 employees in the tech sector have already lost their jobs in 2025, spread across 130 companies

"Overdependence on AI becomes a shortcut for thinking, and that's not how companies can be built," Sanjay Varnwal, CEO and Co-founder, Spyne

Researchers note that integration of robust AI techniques can now enable rovers to navigate across rough terrain, detect and avoid obstacles in their path, and adjust to changing environmental conditions without requiring immediate human assistance

India's linguistic diversity, regional disparities, and mobile-first user base make SLMs particularly compelling

In 2024, 74% of C&R companies reported seeing solid returns from their tech investments — a big jump from just 50% in 2023

36% of employees admit to using AI tools not fully approved or managed by IT

If Sarvam's effort succeeds, it will establish India not just as a consumer of AI technologies, but as a co-creator and global leader in AI innovation

"What we're trying to build isn't just an AI infrastructure—it's a collaborative ecosystem. Government sets the direction and enables access. Private players bring innovation. That's the model we need for the decade ahead," Abhishek Singh Additional Secretary and CEO India AI Mission

Industries like E-commerce & Technology Start-ups (70%), Manufacturing (66%), and Engineering & Infrastructure (62%) are leading the fresher hiring wave

Part of an early access research preview, the feature is aimed at automating repetitive tasks that usually require human input. This could include entering data into older desktop applications, collecting information from websites, or performing basic tasks like invoice processing

"When we first partnered with the insurance industry, many claimed it was slow to innovate and held back by repetitive tasks. We saw it differently: insurance isn't inherently sluggish or mundane—it just needed more advanced technology. Now, with large language models, we're unlocking the industry's true potential. I'm thrilled that top investors recognize this opportunity, enabling us to drive real change in the industry," Aman Gour, co-founder and CEO of FurtherAI

AI is transforming BFSI with enhanced efficiency, risk assessment, and financial inclusion. However, managing bias, security, and regulations is crucial. A balanced approach with automation and human oversight will shape AI's future.

To bridge this talent gap, 84% of HR professionals in India rank AI training as a top focus, while 82% emphasise soft skills like communication and collaboration

The Asia-Pacific (ASPAC) region is leading in proactive tech adoption, with India and China standing out as frontrunners in implementing emerging technologies

AI is not expected to shrink the workforce significantly, only 17 % of executives globally predict a decrease in headcount due to automation