78% Indian SMBs See Revenue Growth with AI: Salesforce Report
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Dec 19, 2024 15:55
Salesforce report reveals 78% of Indian SMBs using AI report revenue growth, with chatbots, marketing optimization, and content generation being top use cases. However, challenges like keeping pace with evolving technology and trust remain.

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New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI) As many as 78 per cent of SMBs in India using artificial intelligence (AI) have reported revenue growth, according to a report.
The 6th edition of the 'Small & Medium Business Trends' report by Salesforce surveyed 3,350 leaders from Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) across 26 countries, and highlighted a growing trend among SMBs to adopt AI technologies to enhance their operations and drive revenue.
The report said 78 per cent of Indian SMBs are either using or experimenting with AI, with automated service chatbots, marketing campaign optimisation, and content generation as their top 3 use cases.
According to the report, 93 per cent of Indian SMBs surveyed said AI has helped increase revenues.
"Small businesses are demonstrating that innovation and growth are not limited by size. By leveraging AI-driven technologies such as autonomous agents, SMBs are unlocking efficient ways to scale--delivering personalised customer experiences and optimising back-office operations," said Arun Kumar Parameswaran, Managing Director--Sales, Salesforce India.
Despite the optimistic outlook, the report also revealed challenges faced by SMB leaders.
The report said 41 per cent of respondents expressed concerns about being left behind in the AI race, indicating a sense of urgency to adopt these technologies.
Additionally, 60 per cent find it challenging to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, while some feel they lack the time to master all the tech their company employs.
Trust remains a paramount issue in the age of AI.
91 per cent of Indian SMBs surveyed would prefer to invest in technology from trusted vendors, reflecting growing concerns over security and compliance, it said.
The 6th edition of the 'Small & Medium Business Trends' report by Salesforce surveyed 3,350 leaders from Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) across 26 countries, and highlighted a growing trend among SMBs to adopt AI technologies to enhance their operations and drive revenue.
The report said 78 per cent of Indian SMBs are either using or experimenting with AI, with automated service chatbots, marketing campaign optimisation, and content generation as their top 3 use cases.
According to the report, 93 per cent of Indian SMBs surveyed said AI has helped increase revenues.
"Small businesses are demonstrating that innovation and growth are not limited by size. By leveraging AI-driven technologies such as autonomous agents, SMBs are unlocking efficient ways to scale--delivering personalised customer experiences and optimising back-office operations," said Arun Kumar Parameswaran, Managing Director--Sales, Salesforce India.
Despite the optimistic outlook, the report also revealed challenges faced by SMB leaders.
The report said 41 per cent of respondents expressed concerns about being left behind in the AI race, indicating a sense of urgency to adopt these technologies.
Additionally, 60 per cent find it challenging to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, while some feel they lack the time to master all the tech their company employs.
Trust remains a paramount issue in the age of AI.
91 per cent of Indian SMBs surveyed would prefer to invest in technology from trusted vendors, reflecting growing concerns over security and compliance, it said.
Source: PTI
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