Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Indian Firms Expect High AI Returns Soon
A new report by SAP and Oxford Economics says that 93% of Indian companies think they will make money from their AI investments in the next three years.
This is the highest confidence level among all countries surveyed.
Indian companies are already spending $31 million on AI this year, which is more than the global average.
They expect to make 15% return on their investment this year, and this could double to 31% in two years.
India also has a lot of AI experts, with over 600,000 professionals, which is 16% of the global AI talent pool.
This helps companies use AI in their daily operations and decisions.
The report is based on a survey of 1,600 leaders from eight countries, including 200 from India.
93% of Indian firms expect positive AI returns within three years, the highest confidence level globally.
Indian businesses are investing $31 million in AI this year, surpassing the global average of $26.7 million.
Current AI ROI in India is 15% in 2025, projected to reach 31% within two years.
India has over 600,000 AI professionals, making up 16% of the global AI talent pool.
The report is based on a survey of 1,600 senior leaders across eight countries, including 200 from India.
- Who
- Indian businesses and SAP
- What
- AI investments and expected returns
- When
- Within three years, with current data from 2025 and projections for 2027
- Where
- India, with global comparisons
- Why
- To understand the impact and expected returns of AI investments
- Confidence Level
- 93% of Indian firms expect positive AI returns within 3 years
- Current AI ROI
- 15% in 2025, projected to reach 31% within two years
- AI Talent Pool
- India has 6 lakh AI professionals, 16% of the global AI talent pool
- Survey Details
- 1,600 senior leaders across eight countries, including 200 from India