For over 150 years, Kohler has championed design innovation and artistry, becoming synonymous with bold choices and enduring aesthetics. With ‘Colours by Kohler,’ the brand has redefined how colour is used in bathrooms, turning functional spaces into personal expressions of mood and identity. This season, Kohler unveils three evocative new hues—Honed Lush, Teakberry, Honed Black each telling a unique story. In addition to these Kohler also launched its “Wild at Heart” design series which is a tribute to the brand’s belief that design should be untamed, expressive, and deeply personal. These hues were brought to life in Aisha Rao’s couture showcase titled “Wild at Heart”, a visual symphony of maximalist beauty and storytelling.

The show space, created in collaboration with Kohler, featured sculptural installations in Honed Lush, Teakberry, Honed Black, Peacock, and Brushed Rose Gold, set against towering gold palms. The stage and Aisha Rao’s collection brought together natural elements and luxurious design, where the beauty of the outdoors met the sophistication of interiors, creating a space that felt both grounded and dreamlike.

Speaking about thedynamic partnership, Ranjeet Oak, Managing Director –South Asia, Kohler Co shared,​ “Bringing together the worlds of luxury bath design and high fashion has been an exciting and enriching journey. At Kohler, we’ve always viewed colour as a language, one that conveys emotion, sparks imagination, and transforms spaces. Aisha Rao’s bold, expressive, and narrative-led aesthetic perfectly echoes our design philosophy. Together, we’re celebrating the idea that colour is not just a visual element but a powerful form of storytelling that transcends categories, turning fashion as well as interiors into immersive, personal statements.”​

Designer Aisha Rao added, “Collaborating with Kohler was a natural extension of my design journey. Their colour palette offered a fresh canvas to experiment with, especially shades like Honed Lush and Teakberry and the Wild at Heart design that felt almost cinematic in their mood. Incorporating these hues into both garments and stage design allowed me to build an immersive, fantastical world where couture and interiors breathe the same air.”

With this showcase at India Couture Week, Kohler reinforces its position not just as a purveyor of luxury bath solutions, but as a cultural tastemaker, bridging architecture, fashion, and art through the powerful medium of colour.

Salary transparency is becoming a defining feature of job postings in India. In early 2025, the share of job postings that include salary information on Indeed India crossed the 50% mark, up from just 26% in March 2022 and 47% by the end of 2023. This change is largely fueled by job seekers who value clarity, fairness, and informed decisions when exploring opportunities.

Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India, said, “While disclosing pay early is becoming a key advantage in attracting talent, there’s still more work to be done to make salary transparency the norm.”

“Once considered a nice-to-have, it is fast becoming a core pillar of modern employer branding. In fact, in a competitive market, transparency is the new currency for attracting top talent,” said Kumar

Remote jobs and junior- mid-level roles remain the most transparent

A recent survey at Indeed shows that salary transparency is particularly common in remote and hybrid job postings. Data indicates that a significant percentage of these flexible roles now include salary details. Because remote and hybrid positions often attract candidates from various geographies and markets, clear and upfront pay expectations are crucial for employers to successfully reach and engage qualified talent across different locations.

Salary transparency also varies significantly across job levels. Senior leadership roles remain the least transparent, with only 13% revealing the salary brackets. Junior and mid-level roles show the highest levels of disclosure, with 32% of postings including pay information. This is likely because these positions often attract a high volume of applicants, and upfront salary details help employers filter and engage the right candidates faster. Following closely are the entry-level roles, with 28% disclosing salary, reflecting efforts to appeal to younger job seekers who increasingly prioritise transparency.

Industries Leading the Charge
Several sectors are now embracing salary transparency more proactively, particularly IT products and services, Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Consulting, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, and Consumer Goods and Retail. Across these industries, 35% of job postings now include pay information. From the employer’s perspective, this shift is helping reduce time-to-hire, improve applicant quality, and stay competitive in a tight labour market.

According to Indeed’s data, 62% of job seekers prefer listings that include salary details. Transparent postings consistently receive more clicks, saves, and high-quality applications than those without pay information, highlighting the growing importance of openness in attracting top talent.

Methodology
This analysis is based on job postings published on Indeed India from March 2022 to June 2025 and is based on a survey conducted by Valuvox with 1,157 employers and 2,559 job seekers and employees.

Operated by SOL Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., the new showroom marks Montra Electric’s expansion into one of North India’s most dynamic commercial hubs, reinforcing the brand’s commitment towards providing sustainable last-mile mobility solutions.

Strategically located on NH-08 in Kherki Daula, the new 3S facility (Sales, Service, Spares and Charging) offers a comprehensive and tech-enabled ecosystem for customers. The dealership is designed to deliver a superior experience, from vehicle discovery and purchase to seamless after-sales support. The showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Saju Nair, CEO, TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited (SCV division of Montra Electric) and Mr. Rajesh Gulia, Director, SOL Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., in the presence of key stakeholders, customers, and regional partners.

Mr. Saju Nair, CEO, TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited (SCV division of Montra Electric) shared, Delhi NCR is a crucial market in our expansion roadmap, and we are excited to bring the Montra Electric experience to Gurugram. With the launch of this dealership, we aim to provide unmatched service and high-performance electric mobility solutions tailored for modern logistics and cargo needs. Our partnership with SOL Automotive brings together a shared vision of driving cleaner, more efficient transportation for the region.”

Mr. Rajesh Gulia, Director, SOL Automotive India Pvt. Ltd added, “We are proud to be associated with Montra Electric and bring the EViator to Gurugram’s thriving commercial ecosystem. This partnership is a timely response to the growing demand for sustainable transport solutions in the region. We look forward to offering customers a best-in-class ownership experience through our new facility.”

With a certified range of 245 km and a real-world range of 170 km, the EViator is powered by a robust 80 kW motor delivering 300 Nm torque. It is designed for superior load-handling, long-term durability, and fleet efficiency, and comes with advanced telematics, enabling over 95% fleet uptime. The vehicle is also backed by an extended warranty of up to 7 years or 2.5 lakh kilometers.

As one of India’s fastest-growing electric vehicle brands, Montra Electric is actively expanding its footprint with a robust network of dedicated SCV dealerships and service outlets. The launch of this Gurugram dealership is yet another step in its journey to reshape the future of last-mile logistics through smart, reliable, and zero-emission mobility.

Delhi, 23-July-2025: LuLu Forex, a trusted name in foreign exchange and outward remittance services with a strong pan-India presence, and LuLu Finserv, a fast-growing microlending and financial services provider, have announced a partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), signing on as their Regional Fintech Partners.

This sponsorship is part of a larger global agreement through which the various entities under LuLu Financial Holdings, across 10 countries, will become official AFA partners within their respective regions. In India, LuLu Forex and LuLu Finserv will together represent the brand as official partners, while other group entities such as LuLu Exchange and LuLu Money will take on the partnership role in the GCC countries, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.

The partnership, which initially runs through mid-2026, was officially unveiled at an event held in Dubai on Tuesday, in the presence of Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, Senior LuLu Financial Holdings leadership, and AFA executives. The agreement spans a key period in global football, culminating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, where the reigning champions will defend their crown.

Over the next twelve months, customers of LuLu Forex and LuLu Finserv can look forward to a range of exciting campaigns and fan-centric activations through the customer engagement centers. These will include contests and promotions offering exclusive prizes such as match tickets, official AFA merchandise, and even opportunities for meet-and-greet experiences with players.

“For countless fans, the Argentine team represents more than football – it symbolizes hope, resilience, and joy,” said Adeeb Ahamed, Founder and Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings. “These are the same emotions that shape the everyday journeys of our customers, who use our services to care for their families and build better futures. This partnership is a celebration of that shared spirit.”

Claudio Tapia, President of the AFA, said: “We are delighted to have the LuLuFin family as new regional sponsor of the Argentine Football Association for the Middle East, APAC and India. AFA’s international expansion continues to grow, incorporating prestigious groups in important territories for our national team. We celebrate this new agreement, which has a strong bond with the Indian community, printing such affection for our team. We share the same values and the importance of teamwork. Today we welcome the LuLuFin family as new regional sponsors of the Argentine national team.”

Leandro Petersen, Commercial and Marketing Director of AFA, said: “This new regional sponsorship with LuLu Financial Holdings, through its flagship brands in strategic territories such as India, APAC and the Middle East, marks a new step in the global expansion of the AFA brand. Since we arrived in the Middle East and India, we have seen strong support for the Argentine National Team. We are proud to continue positioning the team as a benchmark in the sports industry and generate close identification with the Indian community by each of our commercial agreements. We are pleased that LuLu Financial Holdings has chosen the Argentine Champions as its brand image for this renewed World Cup period. We are very excited and confident that this agreement will be a great success in the market.”

This collaboration reinforces LuLu Financial Holdings’ vision of building meaningful global partnerships that resonate with its diverse customer base. By aligning with the spirit, resilience, and global appeal of Argentine football, LuLu Forex and LuLu Finserv aim to deepen their emotional connection with communities they serve — both on and off the field.

The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, a purpose-built gaming drive from Sandisk, is now available in India. The high performance WD_BLACK

Built with Sandisk’s latest TLC 3D NAND, this new SSD delivers speeds up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write¹ (1-2TB models), providing up to a 35% performance boost over our previous generation⁴ SSD. For mainstream gamers who are looking for more capacity, the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD provides massive storage options with up to 4TB² of storage capacity, for current game libraries with space left over for new games, future updates, and downloadable content.

This high-performing NVMe SSD is engineered with laptops and gaming handhelds in mind, providing up to 100% more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation³. It also boasts up to 1,200TBW⁴ (4TB model) of endurance for gameplay streaming, speedrun captures, and creating with the latest game engines and for gamers who often write and delete a lot of data from their drives.

“As games become more complex and storage intensive, the gamer of today needs high performance SSDs that offer power efficiency for longer gameplay. The SN7100 NVMe^TM SSD is just the drive for the next generation of gaming as it delivers amazing performance, higher capacity, and faster load times. It helps gamers to play their best.” Said, Khalid Wani, Senior Director Sales- India, Sandisk

Key features of the WD_BLACK SN7100 SSD include:

• Blazing speed of up to 7,250MB/s read & 6,900MB/s write (1TB–2TB)
• High-capacity storage options ranging from 500GB to 4TB
• Features TLC 3D NAND & PCIe® Gen 4 for faster and smoother gaming
• Accelerates streaming, content creation & heavy gaming with 2,400TBW endurance (4TB)
• Lightweight, durable,DRAM-less design with a 5-year limited warranty
• Equipped with WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows®) that enables game mode, health monitoring & firmware updates.
• Detailed specifications here

Pricing and availability

The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD comes in capacities including 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. Price starting from INR4899 (500GB model). It is available at leading IT Resellers and Ecommerce channels across the country

The accelerator is open to space-sector startups at all stages that are based in India, Australia, New Zealand, or Japan. Participants can leverage the program to build their technology platforms, scale their operations, and pursue investment opportunities.

Applications for the AWS Space Accelerator: APJ will be open from July 8, 2025, to September 5, 2025.

The AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025 will be delivered in collaboration with AWS partners T-Hub, Minfy, Fusic, and Ansys along with leading space organizations including IN-SPACe,  the Australia Space Agency, iLAuNCH, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation.

This accelerator builds upon the successful AWS Space Accelerator: India in 2024, which supported 24 space tech startups. Through the 2024 program, these companies enhanced their solutions across multiple domains, including spacecraft propulsion, orbital and launch vehicles, satellite imagery, geospatial applications, and space tourism. Graduates achieved significant milestones: several secured customer contracts for their innovative geospatial solutions, while others secured investment and made notable advancements in propulsion technology and quantum key distribution.

Supporting a growing space economy

The expansion comes at a time when the space sector is experiencing significant growth across the Asia Pacific region. India’s space industry is projected to grow from USD $8 billion in 2022 to USD $44 billion by 2033.

Space tech startups face significant challenges, including high capital requirements for technology development and testing, plus the need for specialized talent. The AWS Space Accelerator helps these startups reduce risks by enabling them to build and test solutions using a wide range of AWS technologies and services before making major capital investments. This approach allows participants to experiment rapidly and cost-effectively, validating and refining their innovations before moving to full-scale launch and deployment.

The AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025 seeks startups innovating in the following areas:

1. Earth observation and remote sensing: Startups that are harnessing satellite imagery and sensor data to support various sectors, including agriculture, climate monitoring, disaster response, and infrastructure planning. Their innovations make space-derived data more actionable and accessible for a wide range of applications.
2. Manufacturing, launch and operations for space infrastructure: Startups that focus on cost-effective satellite manufacturing, propulsion, and launch innovations that enable flexible, sustainable, and scalable access to space.
3. Drone technology: Startups that are building advanced drones and high-altitude operational systems that complement satellites—enhancing data coverage, environmental monitoring, and communication in remote areas.

These focus areas align with the rapidly expanding space economy while addressing urgent global challenges such as climate resilience, space sustainability, and data accessibility. By leveraging AWS cloud technologies, startups in these fields are developing scalable, cost-effective solutions to real-world problems through innovative space-based applications.

The 10-week accelerator program will be delivered virtually and in-person starting in September 2025, culminating in a demo day in December 2025, where selected startups will present and showcase their innovative solutions. Selected startups will receive:

• Up to $100,000 in AWS credits as part of AWS Activate
• Technical guidance from AWS experts and partners to build solutions on AWS
• Business coaching and mentorship from experienced industry leaders
• Connections to venture capital firms and potential customers
• Access to space industry leaders

Accelerating innovation through partnerships

The AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025 will be delivered in collaboration with leading organizations across the region. In India, the following organizations will collaborate with AWS for the program:

• T-Hub, India’s leading startup ecosystem enabler, will manage the overall program and host the initiative in India.
• Minfy Technologies, an AWS Premier Partner and 2024 Aerospace and Satellite Partner of the Year, will deliver AWS education and technical support in India and Australia.
• IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre), an independent, autonomous agency under the Department of Space (DoS) in India, established to facilitate and promote private sector participation in the space sector.

“The collaboration with Australian Space Agency, IN-SPACe, iLAuNCH, and Sky Perfect JSAT underscores our commitment to working with local space agencies and industry leaders to support the growth of the space economy in their respective countries,” said Clint Crosier, director of the Aerospace and Satellite business at AWS. “Through this accelerator program, we’re not just supporting individual startups, we’re helping to build a robust community that can drive economic growth and technological advancement throughout the region.”

For more information and how to apply, visit this webpage.

The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD, a purpose-built gaming drive from Sandisk, is now available in India. The high performance WD_BLACK

Built with Sandisk’s latest TLC 3D NAND, this new SSD delivers speeds up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write¹ (1-2TB models), providing up to a 35% performance boost over our previous generation⁴ SSD. For mainstream gamers who are looking for more capacity, the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD provides massive storage options with up to 4TB² of storage capacity, for current game libraries with space left over for new games, future updates, and downloadable content.

This high-performing NVMe SSD is engineered with laptops and gaming handhelds in mind, providing up to 100% more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation³. It also boasts up to 1,200TBW⁴ (4TB model) of endurance for gameplay streaming, speedrun captures, and creating with the latest game engines and for gamers who often write and delete a lot of data from their drives.

“As games become more complex and storage intensive, the gamer of today needs high performance SSDs that offer power efficiency for longer gameplay. The SN7100 NVMe^TM SSD is just the drive for the next generation of gaming as it delivers amazing performance, higher capacity, and faster load times. It helps gamers to play their best.” Said, Khalid Wani, Senior Director Sales- India, Sandisk

Key features of the WD_BLACK SN7100 SSD include:

• Blazing speed of up to 7,250MB/s read & 6,900MB/s write (1TB–2TB)
• High-capacity storage options ranging from 500GB to 4TB
• Features TLC 3D NAND & PCIe® Gen 4 for faster and smoother gaming
• Accelerates streaming, content creation & heavy gaming with 2,400TBW endurance (4TB)
• Lightweight, durable,DRAM-less design with a 5-year limited warranty
• Equipped with WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows®) that enables game mode, health monitoring & firmware updates.
• Detailed specifications here

Pricing and availability

The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD comes in capacities including 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. Price starting from INR4899 (500GB model). It is available at leading IT Resellers and Ecommerce channels across the country

The survey is based on responses from 1,311 employers and 2,531 employees, aimed to understand evolving salary benchmarks, sectoral trends, and worker sentiment in a post-pandemic economy. Chennai leads the entry-level salary chart, with freshers (0–2 years) earning ₹30,100 per month across sectors. Hyderabad, on the other hand, offers the highest mid or senior-level salaries, with professionals earning up to ₹69,700 per month at the 5 to 8 years of experience mark. Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India, said, “The salary dynamics are shifting, and employees are increasingly prioritising cities where compensation aligns with both cost of living and career potential. Our data shows that growth is no longer confined to just the biggest metros, opportunity is becoming more distributed.”

The PayMap Survey highlights notable variations in salaries across Indian cities based on experience levels. At the entry level (0–2 years), Chennai offers the highest average monthly salary at ₹30,100, followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai, both at ₹28,500. Bengaluru is close behind at ₹28,400. Ahmedabad and Kolkata also perform reasonably well, offering ₹27,300 and ₹27,400 respectively, while Pune follows at ₹27,200. Chandigarh and Delhi provide the lowest entry-level pay, both at ₹26,300.

For professionals with 2–5 years of experience, Hyderabad leads with an average monthly salary of ₹47,200. Chennai is next at ₹46,600, followed by Ahmedabad at ₹46,200. Bengaluru offers ₹46,000, Mumbai ₹45,700, and Chandigarh ₹45,500. Salaries in Kolkata and Pune stand at ₹44,900 and ₹44,600 respectively, with Delhi again at the bottom, offering ₹43,600.

In the 5–8 years experience category, Hyderabad again tops the chart with ₹69,700 per month, followed by Ahmedabad at ₹69,000 and Chandigarh at ₹68,400. Bengaluru follows at ₹67,100, while Chennai and Mumbai both offer ₹66,400. Kolkata’s senior professionals earn ₹66,000, Pune offers ₹65,500, and Delhi ranks lowest at ₹64,400.

The survey also indicates that 69% of employees feel their income doesn’t keep pace with the cost of living in their city. This disparity is most pronounced in high-expense metros such as Delhi (96%), Mumbai (95%), Pune (94%), and Bangalore (93%). Meanwhile, cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata are perceived as more affordable, offering relatively better financial breathing room. The rising cost of urban life isn’t the only deterrent — 69% of employees now express reluctance to relocate, citing not just monetary challenges but also the emotional and practical demands of moving.

Changing Face of Pay: High-Growth Roles and Rewarding Sectors At a sector level, IT/ITeS continues to dominate the salary landscape across all experience levels, driven by the ongoing demand for digital and AI-led roles. The other two sectors showcasing strong salary figures are manufacturing and telecom, from entry level to senior levels, with salaries ranging from ₹28,100 to ₹28,300 for freshers to ₹67,700 to ₹68,200 for 5-8 years of experience.

The PayMap Survey also outlines salary trends across key industry sectors in India. Among freshers (0–2 years of experience), the IT/ITeS sector offers the highest average monthly salary at ₹28,600, followed by Manufacturing at ₹28,300 and Telecommunications at ₹28,100. Logistics and E-commerce offer ₹27,600 and ₹27,700 respectively, while Healthcare & Pharma and BFSI pay ₹27,400 and ₹27,300. The Automobile sector provides ₹27,000 at the entry level. On the lower end, Consumer Durables pays ₹26,200, Media & Entertainment offers ₹26,700, and Construction & Real Estate has the lowest starting salary at ₹26,000.

For professionals with 2–5 years of experience, the IT/ITeS sector again leads with ₹46,900, followed by Manufacturing at ₹46,400 and Telecommunications at ₹46,100. Bengaluru, listed in the table as a sector for comparison, also stands at ₹46,000. Logistics and E-commerce follow closely at ₹45,300 and ₹45,600. Healthcare & Pharma and BFSI each offer ₹44,900, while Automobile pays ₹44,400. Salaries are slightly lower in Media & Entertainment (₹43,900), Consumer Durables (₹43,100), and Construction & Real Estate (₹42,600).

At the senior level (5–8 years of experience), Product & Project Management roles within IT/ITeS remain the highest-paying at ₹68,900 per month. Manufacturing follows at ₹68,200, with Telecommunications offering ₹67,700. Bengaluru, again listed for reference, offers ₹67,100. E-commerce and Logistics provide ₹66,900 and ₹66,500, while Healthcare & Pharma and BFSI offer ₹66,000 and ₹65,900 respectively. Automobile sector salaries reach ₹65,200, while Consumer Durables and Media & Entertainment offer ₹63,300 and ₹64,500. The lowest senior-level compensation is seen in Construction & Real Estate, with ₹62,600.

Freshers across job roles, varying from Software Development to HR engineers, earn an average salary between ₹25,000 to ₹30,500. Roles in Product & Project Management across sectors offer the highest pay across experience levels, with mid to senior professionals (5-8 years) earning up to ₹85,500 per month. UI/UX professionals are now on par with traditional tech roles like software developers, earning ₹65,000 at senior levels.

Methodology

This survey was conducted by Valuvox on behalf of Indeed, capturing responses from a total of 3,842 individuals including 1,311 employers and 2,531 employees or jobseekers. The study aimed to provide a representation of workforce composition and compensation patterns across key sectors and roles in India. The employer sample spanned 14 diverse industries, while the employee sample reflected a wide variety of functions, covering 16 distinct job roles.

The agreement was formalised during the visit of His Excellency M. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, to the Amritapuri Ashram in Kerala. Ambassador Mathou, along with a high-level French delegation, met with Amma – Mata Amritanandamayi Devi – revered spiritual leader and Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The meeting centred around Amrita’s sustained work in health, education, and humanitarian outreach.

“It was an interesting exchange with Amma – Mata Amritanandamayi – and her French ashramites on their impactful work in healthcare and education. There is a promising prospect of collaboration between the French Embassy and Amrita Hospital Faridabad,” said His Excellency M. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India.

Discussions during the visit touched upon potential joint initiatives in areas such as public health outreach, clinical research, knowledge exchange, and social development. The alignment between Amrita’s grassroots service model and France’s commitment to international cooperation forms a strong foundation for impactful future engagements.

Swami Nijamritananda Puri, Administrative Director of Amrita Hospital Faridabad, remarked, “We are honoured to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the Embassy of France. This association resonates with Amrita’s vision of integrating science, service, and compassion to bring about positive change in society.”

The French delegation accompanying Ambassador Mathou included M. Etienne Rolland-Piègue, Consular General of France in Pondicherry; M. Charles Mahy, Health and Social Affairs Attaché; Ms. Narayani Harigovindan, Secretary for Social Activities; Ms. Margaux Dulongcourty, Communications Lead; and Ms. Julia Trouilloud, Attachée for Literature.

The visit reaffirms Amrita’s role as a global partner in human development and sets the stage for deeper Indo-French cooperation in the time to come.

INDIA—June 19, 2025 — Amazon Web Services (AWS) today released a study commissioned in collaboration with Access Partnership, which reveals that generative AI (Gen AI) adoption in India surged in 2024. A top finding is that 83% of organisations in India have appointed a dedicated AI executive, namely a Chief AI Officer (CAIO), to accelerate adoption and manage implementation complexity, with another 15% planning to do so by 2026. The research study titled, “Generative AI Adoption Index” identifies patterns and insights from organisations in India successfully moving Gen AI from experimentation to full-scale implementation, revealing actionable strategies for accelerating business value.

While Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs) currently lead most generative AI innovation initiatives, leadership structures are evolving to meet new demands and creating new career opportunities for AI-skilled talent at the highest levels of organisations. The appointment of a dedicated AI executive is a result of organisations having Gen AI as the top priority in their budget for 2025 (64%), followed by security (21%) and compute (10%).

“We see a growing recognition of AI as a transformative technology that requires strategic leadership at the highest levels and a structured approach to change management,” said Satinder Pal Singh, Head of Solution Architecture, AWS India and South Asia. “For India, this is not merely about technology adoption; it’s about cultivating a mindset of continuous innovation and harnessing AI as a strategic lever to reimagine customer experiences and rearchitect how work gets done.”

The study surveyed 415 senior IT decision-makers in India across industries such as financial services, information and communications technology, manufacturing, and retail.

Key insights uncovered include:

Dedicated AI leadership positions to drive organisational-wide transformation

• Executing an organisation-wide AI strategy and fostering a culture of AI innovation through effective change management is a priority.
• While 75% of organisations do not have a change management strategy to help employees navigate a future shaped by Gen AI today, the number is expected to drop to 9% by the end of 2026.

Extensive Gen AI integration in workflows

• 43% of organisations have fully integrated Gen AI into their workflows, reflecting India’s accelerating pace of AI-powered transformation at scale.
• Gen AI adoption in India is near universal, with 98% of organisations using Gen AI tools, with 95% actively experimenting to unlock new applications. 49% of these experiments are expected to move to production in 2025.

Bridging the Gen AI talent gap

• 81% of organisations have developed Gen AI training plans, while 11% will develop one by the end of 2025 to meet the growing demand for AI talent.
• IT decision makers cite three key hurdles in developing training plans: limited understanding of employees’ generative AI skilling needs, uncertainty about effective implementation, and budget constraints. Given these limitations, training alone is unlikely to bridge the skills gap.
• Demand for generative AI talent in India will be widespread, with 99% of organisations expecting to hire for roles requiring generative AI skills in 2025.

Adopting a blended approach to drive Gen AI business transformation

• Organisations are increasingly combining their proprietary data with customisation capabilities to achieve efficiency, scalability, and high performance, all while keeping their data safe during AI adoption.
• While 62% plan to deploy custom applications on out-of-the-box models, 71% aim to deploy custom applications on fine-tuned pre-existing models with proprietary data for greater performance and scalability in 2025. 42% of organisations will use of out-of-the-box models with little or no customization.
• Partnerships are pivotal, with 45% planning to use a mix of in-house and third-party vendors for deployment, while only 15% intend to rely solely on external vendors.

How AWS is helping customers accelerate Gen AI gains

To help organisations accelerate Gen AI adoption, AWS launched the Generative AI Innovation Center, a $100 million investment that connects organisations with AWS AI experts through free workshops, engagements, and training. AWS is also addressing the critical AI skills gap through comprehensive training initiatives, including AWS Skill Builder, which offers more than 80 free Gen AI courses and learning paths as part of AWS’s commitment to train millions of people globally in AI and machine learning by 2025. Additionally, the AWS Partner Network provides organisations with access to thousands of experienced consulting and technology partners, such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, who can help accelerate AI adoption with industry-specific expertise.

• Visit this webpage to learn more about generative AI on AWS.