85% of Indian CFOs Face Pressure to Prove AI ROI: Avalara Study

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to execution inside finance departments. As AI agents become part of day-to-day financial operations, CFOs are under growing pressure to prove those investments deliver measurable business value. But as enterprises accelerate deployment, governance is struggling to keep pace.

A new global survey by Avalara suggests that Indian finance leaders are moving quickly to deploy AI agents while also facing significant governance challenges. The study points to a widening gap between AI adoption and the controls needed to manage financial risk, regulatory compliance, and accountability.

The Pressure To Deliver AI Returns

According to Avalara's report, Agents of Change: How the Race to Deploy AI Agents Is Outrunning Financial Governance, 85% of Indian finance leaders say they face moderate or significant career pressure to prove that AI agent investments are generating returns.

The survey also found that 71% believe the focus inside their organizations is on...

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