Driving the AI-First Enterprise: Insights from Narayanan Raman, Partner, Deloitte India

With the country’s unique mix of traditional industries and digital-first startups, the potential of AI to unlock new business models, drive efficiency, and create societal impact is immense. To explore how Indian enterprises can harness this opportunity, we spoke with Narayanan Raman, Partner, Deloitte India, who shares his perspective on where AI-led transformation holds the greatest promise, how Indian organizations can leapfrog digital maturity stages, and the key pillars of building a scalable and responsible AI strategy.

Some edited excerpts from the interview:

India has a unique mix of traditional industries and digital-first startups. where do you see the biggest opportunities for AI-led transformation?

Easy accessibility of AI tools, solutions, and services at a reasonable cost will unlock significant value for both traditional enterprises and digital-first startups. Many startups, having been born in the cloud, already enjoy an inherent advantage in understanding and implementing AI-led solutions ...