An Indian organisation plans to invest $31 million across IT, infrastructure, talent, and consulting, compared to the global average of $26.7 million. India businesses have always been ahead of the global standard in investing in Artificial Intelligence.
Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) announced a new AI adoption study, which indicated that organisational investments in AI are projected to grow by an average of 33% in the upcoming two years. Investment is expected to generate a Return on Investment (ROI) of 15% this year, which is expected to increase twice in two years to 31% ($15.3mn).
During the launch at the SAP TechED2025 event, the report was revealed in collaboration with Oxford Economics. The study discovered that around 56% are satisfied with the existing ROI on AI, and 58% expect AI initiatives to produce positive ROI faster than any other technology investment. Meanwhile, 78% are merging AI into workforce planning through upskilling and reskilling to promote an AI-powered future. A major part of businesses expect that by 2030, AI will be central to decision-making, customer offerings, and business processes.Â
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“AI is transforming how businesses operate, not just by automating tasks, but by enabling smarter, faster decisions across mission-critical processes,” said Philipp Herzig, Chief Technology Officer, SAP SE. “At SAP, we combine trusted business data with AI that reasons, acts, and learns — helping organisations tackle complex challenges in finance, HR, and supply chain with confidence. The real value of AI emerges when innovation meets execution, making intelligent systems a seamless part of how businesses run,” he added.
