As of June 2025, nearly 88% of global enterprises have dedicated budgets for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Approximately two-thirds allocate over 15% of their overall technology budgets to AI projects.
This shift reflects a move from Generative AI to intelligent, goal-oriented systems known as AI agents.
A Nasscom study surveyed over 100 large and medium-sized enterprises globally.
Businesses are investing in Generative AI tools, data infrastructure, and flexible processes.
Around 62% of companies are experimenting with AI agents, mainly for internal tasks.
Only 31% use Agentic AI for external applications like customer service.
Looking ahead, 88% plan to allocate budgets specifically for Agentic AI systems in 2025.
Most companies (77%) are designing Agentic AI systems with a 'human-in-the-loop' model.
Manufacturing companies appear to be ahead in adoption, using AI for robotics and quality control.
Companies believe AI agents can facilitate faster decision-making and better responses to market changes.
Gartner predicts over 40% of agentic AI projects will be discontinued by 2027.
Agentic AI is projected to play a significant role in enterprise decision-making by 2028.