Tech Trends 2025: India perspective
The "Tech Trends 2025" report marks a transformative moment for India, where cutting-edge technologies - powered by AI - fuel unprecedented innovation, efficiency and societal change.
In today’s world, technology is so seamlessly woven into our daily lives that we barely notice it. That is the world AI is building, which is closer than you think. It is not about more AI—it is about ubiquitous AI. Just like we no longer marvel at the light turning on or the invisible HTTP protocol that powers the internet, AI is quietly becoming a foundational part of our world.
This year’s Tech Trends report highlights how AI is becoming the foundation of nearly every emerging technological trend. AI acts as the backbone, enabling and accelerating breakthroughs across various industries. It is not just about AI in isolation—it is about how it drives a wave of innovation and fuels advancements in complementary technologies. In India, this integration and diffusion of AI is already taking root across the tech ecosystem, reshaping industries and paving the way for transformative change.
Six macro forces of information technology
The 6 Tech Trends
Trend 1: Spatial computing takes centre stage
AI developments in India are set to enhance spatial computing simulations, paving the way for seamless, AI-powered spatial experiences. This will transform industries ranging from urban planning to healthcare and education, creating more immersive and intuitive digital environments.
Trend 2: What is next for AI?
As AI evolves, Indian enterprises are shifting from large language models to smaller, more efficient ones, multimodal models, AI-based simulations and task-specific AI agents. This will lead to more personalised and context-aware solutions across fintech, healthcare and customer services.
Trend 3: Hardware is eating the world
After years of software dominance, India is witnessing a hardware renaissance driven by AI’s influence on computing chips. From the Internet of Things (IoT) to robotics, AI-powered hardware is transforming industries, enabling smarter devices and more efficient systems, creating new opportunities for innovation.
Trend 4: IT, amplified: AI elevates the reach (and remit) of the tech function
In India’s thriving IT sector, AI is amplifying the capabilities of tech talent. It is increasingly applied to code generation, software testing and automation, reducing manual efforts and driving greater efficiency. This shift transforms how businesses approach IT, encouraging a move. from traditional virtualisation models towards more scalable and cost-effective AI-driven solutions.
Trend 6: The intelligent core: AI changes everything for core modernisation
AI is reshaping core modernisation across India’s public and private sectors. Core systems in government services, banking and telecom are becoming AI-first, enabling more efficient data sharing and smoother user experiences. However, these innovations are challenging, requiring complex architectural changes to ensure scalability, security and long-term sustainability.
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India’s diverse and rapidly evolving landscape underscores the growing need for leaders who can think beyond narrow domains. While specialists
excel in-depth, the modern era calls for generalists— visionaries capable of connecting the dots across industries and technologies.
As industries and technologies increasingly converge, the imperative for Indian businesses is clear: they must embrace interdisciplinary approaches to unlock transformative opportunities. Whether through partnerships that bridge agriculture and technology or by combining advanced AI with blockchain innovations, India is well-positioned to lead the global innovation race.
