Indian businesses are outpacing global trends in adopting Generative AI (GenAI), with 86% of enterprises already having a strategy in place, according to a new report. This figure surpasses the global average of 55% and the Asia-Pacific-Japan average of 60%, showcasing India’s commitment to AI-driven innovation.
The report, published by Nutanix, highlights India’s significant investments in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce training to support this shift. Prasanna Ranade, Senior Director of Enterprise and Government Sales at Nutanix India, described the rapid adoption of GenAI as a sign of broader digital transformation. He emphasized the importance of containerization, infrastructure modernization, and talent development to maintain competitiveness in an AI-powered future.
Currently, 66% of Indian organizations are in the process of implementing their GenAI strategies. Additionally, 99% of enterprises are working to containerize their applications, a critical step for supporting modern AI workloads. This makes India one of the most advanced countries in this area.
However, the rapid progress comes with challenges. About 96% of Indian businesses report difficulties in scaling GenAI workloads from development to production. The primary hurdle is integrating GenAI systems with existing IT infrastructure, prompting many companies to prioritize IT modernization.
Despite these obstacles, Indian enterprises remain optimistic. Nearly 90% expect IT costs to rise due to GenAI, but 75% believe they will see a return on investment within one to three years. Many organizations are leveraging GenAI for critical areas such as cybersecurity, fraud detection, and customer support.
Security and privacy have emerged as top concerns. While 90% of respondents prioritize data privacy, 95% agree that more needs to be done to secure GenAI applications. Investments in cybersecurity and infrastructure upgrades are now seen as essential for unlocking GenAI’s full potential.
The report also underscores the growing demand for skilled talent. Over half of the surveyed enterprises plan to invest in IT training, and nearly as many are looking to hire new talent for GenAI-related roles. Encouragingly, 53% view this as an opportunity to reskill and become AI experts.
