Indian Founders’ New Found Obsession

why Indian founders are crushing hard on AI agents. It's a love story backed by billions!‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  

Sector 6 The Daily Newsletter of AIM January 05, 2025 ∙ 3 min read ∙ Visit AIM Hey there! Your curious AI Human, Amit Raja Naik, is here to probe why Indian founders are crushing hard on AI agents. It's a love story backed by billions! The AI agent market is expected to soar from $5.1 billion in 2024 to a whopping $47.1 billion by 2030, and Indian entrepreneurs are driving this boom with game-changing innovations. From Bengaluru-based Kogo AI, where founders Praveer Kochhar and Raj K Gopalakrishnan have made deploying AI agents affordable, to Floworks, which is tackling sales workflows under Y Combinator's Winter '23 cohort, the momentum is unstoppable. Industry veterans like CP Gurnani (former Tech Mahindra CEO) are also diving in, with AlonOS shaping agentic AI solutions for the travel and hospitality sectors.  Zoho's Ramprakash Ramamoorthy said this evolution is inevitable as static LLMs fall short of real-time relevance. With Indian founders crafting smarter, cheaper, and more accessible agents, it's clear they're not just riding the wave—they're building it. Read on Pushing AI Boundaries: How AWS is transforming innovation with generative AI and next-gen chips. Click here to explore the future at AI Conclave 2025. Epic LLM Fails  The race to build LLMs is winding down, with only a few clear winners. Among them, DeepSeek V3 has claimed the spotlight in 2024, leading the charge for Chinese open-source models. Competing head-to-head with closed-source giants like GPT-4 and Claude 3.5, DeepSeek V3 notched 45,499 downloads last month, standing tall alongside Meta's Llama 3.1 (491,629 downloads) and Google's Gemma 2 (377,651 downloads). But not all LLMs launched this year could taste success. Some fell flat, failing to capture interest despite grand promises. Click here to look at the models that couldn't make a mark in 2024. Accelerate Enterprise Innovation: Learn how AI agents can revolutionise software development at lightning speed. Join the webinar now! Work Culture in Indian MNCs vs the West MNCs in India may promise global standards and higher pay, but employees often face a starkly different reality, marked by longer hours, selective application of policies, and managerial micromanagement. While Indian branches offer up to 70% higher salaries than domestic firms, these remain significantly lower than Western counterparts, with workers labelled as "cost-centre resources."  There's more. Reports of after-hours expectations, limited remote work flexibility despite official policies, and stagnant entry-level salaries have worsened the situation. Check out the full story here.  Shape the future of AI—join industry leaders and innovators at AI MiniCon 2025. Register now! Old Curriculum, New Demands Indian universities are rapidly adding AI and ML courses to their curricula, but experts argue that these programmes lack depth and practical focus, leaving students underprepared for industry demands. BITS Pilani vice-chancellor V Ramgopal Rao highlighted the absence of hands-on projects and research opportunities, stating, "AI is a fast-evolving field, and the lack of emphasis on innovation within the curriculum limits students' ability to contribute to global advancements."  Similarly, Chiranjib Sur of Krea University criticised the over-reliance on Python libraries without teaching the foundational science behind them, while Ritvik G from AIISC pointed to outdated teaching methods that prioritise exams over real-world problem-solving.  As Amit Sheth from AIISC suggested, there's a growing need to reimagine AI education, either as a standalone discipline or with greater integration into computer science programs to keep pace with industry expectations. Read on Your daily dose of AI insights Eager to navigate the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and analytics? The key isn't just knowing what's new—it's immersing yourself in the community that's shaping tomorrow. ··· Enhance your expertise every day with the Sector 6 newsletter from AIM Media House.   Explore More with AIM: Conference Calendar: Discover our upcoming events and conferences here. AIM Research: Stay ahead with the latest industry research at AIM Research. AIM TV: Watch expert interviews and discussions on our YouTube channel. Corporate AI Trainings: Elevate your team's skills with our AI training programs. AI Hackathons: Test your skills on our MachineHack platform. Best Firm Certification: Learn about our Best Firm certification. Councils: Join the conversation with industry leaders at AIM Councils. Brand Collaborations: Partner with us to amplify your brand. Advertise with us. Podcast: Tune into The Hot Seat for in-depth chats with AI pioneers on YouTube.   Edited and produced by the AIM Editorial Team   For Brand Collaborations, write to us at info@aimmediahouse.com You received this email because you signed up to the updates from . Click here to unsubscribe if you do not want to receive emails from us.