80% of Indian Firms Embrace Autonomous Agents, Deloitte Report Reveals
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India is rapidly establishing itself as a frontrunner in the adoption of Agentic AI, with over 80% of businesses actively exploring the development of autonomous agents, according to Deloitte’s State of GenAI (Fourth Wave) report. The comprehensive survey—covering insights from 2,773 C-suite leaders across 14 countries—highlights a decisive shift in how Indian enterprises are harnessing AI to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
Autonomous agents—AI systems that operate independently to accomplish specific goals without continuous human oversight—are central to this transformation. The report shows that Indian organisations are prioritising multi-agent workflows, where sub-agents collaborate under a master agent’s guidance to perform goal-oriented tasks. Approximately half of the surveyed firms have identified these coordinated processes as a key priority, while around 70% are keen to leverage Generative AI for heightened automation.
Despite the encouraging trends, several challenges persist. Businesses remain cautious about potential errors, bias, hallucinations, and data quality issues, all of which can hamper large-scale AI deployments. Moreover, the strong preference for off-the-shelf AI solutions has sparked concerns regarding customisation and the looming risk of obsolescence—28% of organisations fear their current implementations may become outdated within two years.
Nevertheless, the outlook for India’s AI landscape remains optimistic. Enterprises are investing in scalable ecosystems and agile innovation frameworks to surmount these hurdles. Building robust governance protocols that ensure AI reliability and trustworthiness will be vital for maintaining this momentum and solidifying India’s position at the forefront of Agentic AI development.
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