57% vs 25%
57% of surveyed Indian MSMEs see AI as core to growth. 25% use it in their workflows.
See AI as a core growth tool57%
Already using AI in workflows25%
Vi Business, Jun 2026 · India MSMEs · Vendor data
What the source measured
57% of surveyed MSMEs view AI as a core tool to accelerate growth; 25% have already integrated AI into business practices and workflows. The data comes from MSMEs on Vi Business's own platform, not a random sample.
What it means for Indian businesses
Most MSMEs want AI; about a quarter have it in their workflows.
The gap between 57% and 25% is the gap between wanting AI and having it change how a quote, an inspection or a follow-up call gets done. Buying a chatbot subscription rarely closes it.
For a small or mid-sized business we start with one workflow that costs the most hours each week, map it, and automate that before touching anything else.
How we start: the readiness auditSources
- Vi Business: MSME Growth Insights Study (2026-06-25)