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Innovations in manufacturing and industrial sectors are increasingly driven by artificial intelligence (AI), combining predictive maintenance, intelligent automation, and supply chain optimization. According to the Vision AI: Trends and Strategic Insights 2025 report by Protiviti and CII, AI tools are now forecasting indirect material consumption, reducing inventory levels, and improving cash flow.
"AI-based tools forecast indirect material consumption, reduce inventory levels, and improve cash flow. Manufacturing and industrial domains, traditionally driven by volume and scale, are being refashioned by predictive intelligence and process automation," the report noted. Factories and supply chains are evolving into smart, adaptive systems that optimize production, minimize downtime, and maintain stability even in volatile markets.
In financial services, AI is reshaping trust, compliance, and decision-making. By embedding intelligence into risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer engagement, banks and financial institutions are achieving greater precision and flexibility in an environment where reliability is crucial.
The retail sector is also undergoing transformation. Online commerce uses AI to analyze transaction data, personalize customer journeys, forecast demand, optimize pricing, and deliver smooth, unified shopping experiences.
Healthcare is benefiting from AI in diagnostics, treatments, and accessibility, helping augment human expertise while redefining patient care and public health standards.
Enterprise technologies and IT services leverage AI to drive large-scale digital transformation. From cloud cost automation to cybersecurity and advanced analytics, AI has become central to modern IT operations.
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Real estate and hospitality industries are introducing intelligent automation to improve operational efficiency and guest experiences, while the automobile sector is using AI to enhance vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and the gradual transition to autonomous driving.
Energy, chemicals, and utilities sectors are applying AI to manage demand, optimize production, reduce environmental impact, and support the global shift toward sustainability.
Dhrubabrata Ghoshdastidar, Managing Director of Protiviti India, highlighted the transformative potential of AI: "AI is about rethinking industries, not about increasing efficiency. It is transforming business models and customer engagement at scale, from predictive healthcare to hyper-personalized retail and intelligent manufacturing supply chains. Now is the time to embed AI at the core of strategy and culture, ensuring ecosystems and workforces are ready for the scale of transformation ahead."
Sandeep Gupta, Managing Director of Protiviti India, added: "For Indian enterprises, AI is no longer a peripheral tool; it is central to long-term strategy and resilience. Businesses must recognize that resilience, not just speed, defines successful adoption."
The report concludes that these trends signal the start of an AI-powered era. Enterprises that adopt AI responsibly and strategically are expected to gain not only economic benefits but also enhanced resilience, sustainability, and global relevance.
(Source: ANI, Protiviti & CII Vision AI: Trends and Strategic Insights 2025)
