Aditya Shiralkar | Tech Mahindra

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Aditya Shiralkar

Head, AI & Data, TechM Consulting, Tech Mahindra

Aditya brings over 25 years of experience in customer-facing roles, leading digital consulting and initiatives that specialize in cloud-native AI-ML services and products to address industry challenges. He oversees the AI & Data Consulting team, emphasizing collaboration and ensuring high-quality results. Aditya is passionate about equipping clients with strategic insights, actionable recommendations, and scalable solutions that drive results.

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AI is often considered a magical must-have tool, the mere possession of which is believed to transform businesses. But is it truly the case? Well, not entirely untrue! A recent BCG survey, ‘Where’s the Value in AI?’, observed that 4% of companies have unlocked substantial returns from advanced AI capabilities, while 22% are beginning to see gains. But the same report also reveals a different side of the story. A whopping 74% are still struggling to translate their AI investments into tangible value¹ as they are stuck in the pilot mode. Many roadblocks hinder their journey from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide deployments. Here are what’s holding them back:

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Agentic AI is making waves – not just in tech circles, but also in boardrooms. These systems go beyond responding to commands; they set goals, make decisions, adapt in real time, and act with purpose. For businesses, the big question is no longer “What is AI?” but “Where & how can we use it effectively?”