A report reveals that, over 90% of Indian organisations will adopt agentic AI within the next 12 months. Currently, 40% have implemented AI agents, while 50% are planning adoption, signaling a shift from experimentation to enterprise-wide AI deployment.
India’s AI spending is expected to reach $10.4 billion by 2028, growing at a 38% CAGR. This surge is driven by digital infrastructure expansion, a tech-savvy workforce, and government-backed initiatives.
Key industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and life sciences are leveraging agentic AI to boost productivity (69%),personalize customer engagement (59%), and enhance risk detection (57%).
However, challenges remain. A shortage of skilled IT professionals (53%), data security concerns (47%), and ethical issues (47%) hinder adoption. Despite this, businesses are willing to pay a 50% premium for robust AI platforms, expecting up to 3X ROI.
Agentic automation, which combines AI, RPA, and orchestration, is emerging as a critical enabler. Experts emphasize the need for strong governance, transparency, and risk management to ensure responsible deployment.
For Indian enterprises, embracing agentic AI is now a strategic imperative to drive productivity, resilience, and growth in an uncertain future.
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