Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners, highlights how AI is transforming manufacturing by enabling intelligent decision-making beyond traditional automation. While global enterprises lead in adoption, India’s real opportunity lies in making AI accessible to its MSME sector. From predictive maintenance and quality control to smart supply chains and sustainability, AI is reshaping factory operations and boosting competitiveness. With supportive policies and innovative models like AI-as-a-Service, India can scale AI adoption across its 63 million MSMEs—potentially setting the global pace in AI-driven manufacturing.