India is moving closer to becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence. A recent report by a research firm and a technology company predicts that the country will spend 10.4 billion dollars, or about Rs 86,000 crore, on AI technology by 2028, growing at an annual rate of 38 per cent.
At the centre of this rapid adoption is Agentic AI, a type of artificial intelligence capable of making decisions and completing tasks on its own. The report states that 40 per cent of Indian companies are already using Agentic AI, and a further 50 per cent plan to adopt it within the next year. In 2025, most of the investment in AI will be directed towards building the infrastructure and tools needed for advanced applications.
The growth of AI in India is being driven by several factors including a skilled technology workforce, improved infrastructure and government support through AI-friendly policies and projects. Businesses are also increasing their spending on automation, multilingual AI models and agentic AI systems.
“Agentic automation is rapidly redefining business operations across India. While enterprises in the country are embracing the full potential of AI agents to streamline workflows and autonomously execute complex business processes, trust and security remain barriers to widespread implementation,” said UiPath Area Vice President DebDeep Sengupta.
He further explained that their agentic automation platform is designed to address these challenges. “Our agentic automation platform directly addresses these challenges, breaking down barriers to enterprise AI adoption by enhancing security and compliance, improving accuracy and reliability for agentic outcomes,” he said.
The findings also show that Indian companies are already seeing clear benefits. About 80 per cent of companies reported a rise in productivity with the help of Agentic AI, while 73 per cent said it improved decision-making. Industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare and life sciences are among the most active in adopting this technology.
Deepak Giri from the research firm said, “Becoming an AI-powered business is now a must, not a choice.” He added that more businesses across Asia are adopting Agentic AI on a large scale.
The report further highlights that 69 per cent of Indian companies use Agentic AI to boost productivity, 59 per cent use it to deliver personalised customer service, and 57 per cent employ it to detect risks or fraud.
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