India Struggles to Adopt AI in SMEs and MSMEs

India Struggles to Adopt AI in SMEs and MSMEs

AI is not being fully leveraged in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) manufacturing sectors in India. At the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) summit on Wednesday, industry experts emphasised that it should be viewed as a chance for transformation rather than a disruptive threat. The discussions focused on ‘Transforming industries with AI to achieve unmatched productivit…

India’s MSMEs Lag in AI Adoption: BCIC - SMEVENTURE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains significantly underutilised by India’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Experts at a recent summit organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) called for a shift in perception—viewing AI not as a disruptive threat, but as a transformative enabler for growth, productivity, and global competitiveness. AI adop…