86 pc Indian firms now have GenAI plan, outpacing global trends: Report

IANS April 14, 2025 214 views

Indian enterprises are rapidly embracing generative AI, with 86% already developing comprehensive strategies that outpace global averages. The Nutanix report reveals significant investments in cloud technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce training to support this digital transformation. Despite challenges in scaling AI workloads, companies remain optimistic about potential returns and technological advancements. The study underscores India's commitment to becoming a global leader in AI-driven innovation.

"India's fast adoption of GenAI is a sign of broader digital innovation." - Prasanna Ranade, Nutanix India
Bengaluru, April 14: Indian enterprises are taking the lead in adopting Generative AI (GenAI) globally, with 86 per cent of them already having strategy in place, a new report said on Monday.

Key Points

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86% of Indian firms have GenAI strategies

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99% working on application containerization

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90% prioritize data privacy concerns

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75% expect AI investment returns in 3 years

This figure is higher than both the global (55 per cent) and Asia-Pacific-Japan (60 per cent) averages -- highlighting India's strong focus on AI-driven innovation.

India is not only embracing GenAI faster than other regions, but is also investing heavily in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce training to support this shift, according to a Nutanix report.

Prasanna Ranade, Senior Director, Enterprise and Government Sales, Nutanix India, said the country's fast adoption of GenAI is a sign of a broader transformation in digital innovation.

He emphasised the importance of containerisation, infrastructure modernisation, and talent development to help companies stay competitive in the AI-powered future.

The report shows that 66 per cent of Indian organisations are already in the process of implementing their GenAI strategies.

Additionally, 99 per cent of enterprises are working to containerise their applications -- an essential step in supporting modern AI workloads -- making India one of the most advanced countries in this area.

With this rapid progress, however, come new challenges. About 96 per cent of Indian businesses are facing difficulties in scaling GenAI workloads from development to production, said the Nutanix report.

The biggest challenge is integrating GenAI systems with existing IT infrastructure, which has prompted many companies to prioritise IT modernisation.

Despite these hurdles, Indian enterprises remain optimistic. Nearly 90 per cent expect their IT costs to rise due to GenAI, but 75 per cent believe they will see a return on investment within one to three years.

Many organisations are also using GenAI for critical areas like cybersecurity, fraud detection, and customer support.

Security and privacy have emerged as top concerns. While 90 per cent of respondents say data privacy is a priority, 95 per cent agree that more needs to be done to secure GenAI applications.

Investments in cybersecurity and infrastructure upgrades are now seen as vital to unlocking the full potential of GenAI.

The report also highlights the growing need for skilled talent. Over half of the Indian enterprises surveyed plan to invest in IT training, and nearly as many are planning to hire new talent to support GenAI-related roles.

Encouragingly, 53 per cent see this as an opportunity to reskill and become AI experts.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is amazing news! India leading in GenAI adoption shows how our tech ecosystem is maturing. The focus on training and infrastructure makes me optimistic about our digital future. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the numbers look impressive, I wonder how many of these "strategies" are actually well-thought-out implementations vs just jumping on the AI bandwagon. The report mentions integration challenges - that's the real test.
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Amit S.
The talent development angle is crucial. As someone in IT training, we're seeing massive demand for AI/ML courses. Companies need to balance hiring new talent with upskilling existing employees.
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Neha P.
Exciting times! But 95% saying more needs to be done for security is concerning. Hope companies don't rush implementation at the cost of data privacy. The ROI will only come with responsible AI practices.
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Sanjay R.
Our company just started GenAI pilot projects. The infrastructure upgrades are expensive but necessary. Good to see India leading - we might actually have first-mover advantage in some sectors!
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Kavita D.
The cybersecurity applications mentioned are particularly interesting. With increasing digital fraud, AI-powered detection could be a game changer for financial services and e-commerce.

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