Why AI intent isn't enough anymore

MOVE BEYOND ADOPTION; FOCUS ON OUTCOMES

- Puneet Gupta

The AI gold rush is underway. Indian corporates are racing to integrate AI into their operations, customer experiences and decision-making frameworks. Yet, a critical gap persists between intent and the tangible execution required to generate sustainable advantage. According to NetApp's 2025 AI Space Race Report, nearly 90% of global CEOs and IT executives believe their organizations are mostly ready to sustain AI-driven transformation. Yet only 32% say they're truly ready. Thus, to move from experimentation to transformation, organizations need a smarter approach to scale—one that treats AI as a core business capability rather than a standalone technology initiative.