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AI Fuels India's Manufacturing Boom
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- AI adoption in Indian manufacturing rose to 65% by 2024.
- The AI-in-manufacturing market in India is projected to exceed $8 billion by 2030.
- Awards recognize AI in predictive maintenance and supply chain optimization.
India's manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant AI-driven transformation, with adoption soaring to 65% by 2024. The domestic AI-in-manufacturing market is projected to reach over $8 billion by 2030, positioning India as a leading global hub. The ET AI Awards 2025's Supply Chain & Manufacturing Excellence category honors large enterprises that have strategically implemented AI across critical functions.
These awards celebrate AI's role in enhancing predictive maintenance, optimizing demand forecasting, improving quality control, and increasing supply chain visibility. To be recognized, organizations must demonstrate measurable business outcomes and resilience, moving beyond pilot projects to sustained, production-level AI deployments that contribute to India's manufacturing GDP growth.
The "Made in India" initiative and production-linked schemes are heavily reliant on technological advancements like AI. The adoption of digital technologies, including AI, is expected to significantly boost India's GDP by 2035. The ET AI Awards provide national validation for these advancements, strengthening brand equity and attracting talent, ultimately fostering India's vision of becoming an advanced manufacturing powerhouse.
