New Delhi, June 5 -- As someone closely monitoring the evolving industrial landscape in the country, I'm really saddened by the widening gap between our MSMEs and their global counterparts when it comes to embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI). Despite the transformative potential of AI, especially in manufacturing, our enterprises continue to trail behind in adoption of the various innovative AI tools.
The numbers are stark. It is no secret that AI can enhance productivity in manufacturing by as much as 30%, yet our businesses remain reluctant, if not resistant, to integrate these technologies. The hesitation, I find, stems not just from infrastructural limitations, but from a deeper cultural and strategic gap. I would say this reluctanc...