India's AI Reality Check: Enterprises Race Beyond Pilots, But Readiness Gaps Remain, Says SAP study
For the past two years, enterprise AI conversations have largely revolved around pilots, proofs-of-concept, and experimentation. The question everyone asking now is whether organizations can move AI into day-to-day business operations without creating complex challenges around governance, data quality, and workforce readiness.
According to new research from SAP and Oxford Economics, Indian enterprises appear increasingly willing to take that leap. The study suggests organizations are moving beyond testing AI tools and beginning to embed them into core business processes ranging from procurement and finance to supply chains and product development.
Released at SAP NOW AI Tour India in Mumbai, the SAP Value of AI Report 2026 surveyed 2,600 business leaders across 13 countries, including 200 respondents from India. The findings show that Indian organizations plan to invest an average of US$25.9 million in AI, with spending expected to rise 45% over the next two years. AI currently supports 33% of...
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