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Over 70% of Indian startups integrating AI across core business functions: Meta report
Over 70% of Indian startups are now integrating AI across core business functions and 67% have adopted omnichannel models to address modern customer journeys that span online discovery and offline purchase, a Meta-commissioned report said on India's startup ecosystem accelerates into its next growth phase, emerging businesses are reshaping their growth through digital innovation with AI, omnichannel strategies, creators, and access to tier 2 and 3 markets and equally to cross-border geographies, said the report by Meta in collaboration with leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal findings showed that India's startup ecosystem has witnessed exponential growth over the last decade, with a surge in early-stage funding, digital penetration, and consumer affluence across metros and non-metro regions."In today's dynamic times, startups that think smart and act fast to evolve will lead the charge. At Meta, we're proud to be partners in this journey, equipping them with cutting-edge AI-powered tools to help them scale and turn their bold ideas into impact," said Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President, India and South East Asia, such as AI are further fueling the growth of startups and MSMEs in the country."We're seeing a significant shift in how Indian startups think about scale-not just for pursuing growth but building more sustainable businesses that focus on value creation," said Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director and Head - Alvarez & Marsal India and is becoming a game-changer for marketers. In marketing alone, 87% of AI adopters reported a 30% improvement in cost per acquisition (CPA).Sectors such as healthcare , edtech and beauty are leading in AI maturity leveraging automation for customer service, predictive analytics, and personalisation, the report 2 and 3 markets are becoming the new battlegrounds for scale. Nearly all surveyed startups are expanding into these regions, driven by demand, digital accessibility, and distribution ease. Service-based startups are entering these markets nearly a year earlier than product counterparts, using WhatsApp, vernacular content, and regional influencers to break global is no longer reserved for mature players. The study shows 52% of startups are expanding cross-border, largely driven by larger total addressable markets (TAM) and increasing global appetite for Indian-origin offerings. The US, the UAE and the UK emerged as the top export markets, said the report.
