PolicySeptember 6, 2026

India's manufacturing sector requires work redesign and AI to boost productivity

A recent KPMG report highlights that India’s manufacturing sector is entering a pivotal era for productivity gains. Future growth depends on a comprehensive redesign of workflows and the strategic integration of artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency across the shop floor.

Why it matters

For enterprise developers, this shift represents a massive opportunity to deploy industrial AI agents and advanced automation. Success requires moving beyond simple digitisation to fundamental process re-engineering using intelligent systems.

Key points

Productivity gains now depend on reshaping traditional manufacturing workflows.
AI integration is identified as a primary driver for future industrial competitiveness.
The sector must transition from basic digitisation to AI-led process redesign.

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