India sends millions abroad for education and jobs despite having strong talent at home. Low pricing, limited R&D, trust deficits, and a follower mindset restrict domestic potential. Leaders argue India must elevate quality, invest in innovation, and build homegrown global champions instead of remaining primarily a talent exporter.

Avaali’s Bangalore roundtable urged India to strengthen its domestic tech ecosystem and reduce reliance on foreign solutions. Leaders emphasized prioritizing homegrown innovation, stronger government incentives, cybersecurity and computing infrastructure, local-first procurement, and IP creation. The panel called for collaborative industry–government action to build global-scale Indian tech champions and true tech sovereignty.

Avaali’s panel urged India to build tech sovereignty by prioritizing homegrown products, IP creation, and domestic-first procurement. Leaders emphasized stronger computing and cybersecurity infrastructure, deeper industry–government collaboration, expanded incentives like PLI for software, and nurturing Indian consulting ecosystems. The call: unite to make “Made in India, Made for the World” a reality.

Microsoft’s temporary service halt to Nayara Energy exposed India’s vulnerability from heavy reliance on foreign tech. At Avaali’s roundtable, leaders stressed urgent adoption of homegrown solutions, domestic-first procurement, expanded PLI for software, and stronger industry–government collaboration. Without widespread local adoption, India risks missing its window to secure true tech sovereignty.

Avaali’s Bangalore roundtable urged India to strengthen tech sovereignty by prioritizing homegrown solutions, IP creation, and domestic-first procurement. Leaders emphasized stronger computing and cybersecurity infrastructure, deeper industry–government collaboration, expanded incentives like PLI for software, and building Indian consulting ecosystems. The call: unite to accelerate a self-reliant, globally competitive “Made in India” tech future.

Global tech tensions and recent disruptions show the risks of India relying on foreign vendors. At Avaali’s roundtable, leaders urged stronger digital infrastructure, policy support, and a domestic-first approach. They emphasized building homegrown solutions, boosting innovation, and deepening industry–government collaboration to secure India’s tech sovereignty and create globally competitive products.

Avaali’s Bengaluru roundtable emphasized India’s urgency to build tech self-reliance. In conversation, CEO Srividya Kannan detailed how Avaali drives margin impact through automation and its Velocious S2P platform. Industry leaders highlighted GCC-led innovation, stronger digital infrastructure, and people-centric automation as essential for India to strengthen competitiveness and shape its own tech future.

Avaali celebrates AI Appreciation Day with CEO Srividya Kannan featured in multiple publications, emphasizing AI as a strategic necessity for cost optimization and agility. She highlights the importance of clean data and secure AI adoption. Avaali’s commitment to responsible, enterprise-focused AI automation continues to gain strong industry recognition.

Avaali’s report highlights Accounts Payable transforming into a strategic driver of cash flow, supplier collaboration, and ESG compliance. AI, automation, and analytics enhance efficiency, though low OCR accuracy and integration gaps remain challenges. Recommendations include adopting intelligent systems, setting performance benchmarks, promoting sustainability, upskilling teams, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Digital transformation success demands standardized processes, strong governance, and continuous adoption. With automation, AI, and cross-functional alignment, enterprises can overcome resistance, scale efficiencies, and build resilient, future-ready shared services ecosystems.

India’s AI transformation is moving from pilots to enterprise-scale automation. Srividya Kannan highlights how the ?10,300 crore India AI Mission, expanding digital infrastructure, and a growing talent pool are enabling sectors like steel, BFSI, and telecom to achieve measurable ROI, positioning Indian enterprises for global leadership in intelligent automation.

Srividya Kannan, in The Financial Express, clarifies misconceptions around AI agents, warning against hype-driven expectations. She emphasizes understanding underlying technologies, distinguishing real progress from flashy claims, and making informed investment decisions. Her piece advocates a nuanced approach to AI development, highlighting its true potential without falling for exaggerated promises.