The Ultimate Guide to AI Agents
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AI Agents (Agentic AI).
What to know about AI Agents
AI agents represent a transformative area within artificial intelligence, focusing on autonomous or semi-autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks and making decisions to enhance business operations and personal productivity.
Our recent stories highlight how AI agents are rapidly evolving across sectors—from cybersecurity and data management to customer experience and enterprise automation. Companies are integrating AI agents to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and manage security risks in increasingly sophisticated ways.
By exploring these developments, readers can gain insights into the potential benefits, emerging applications, and challenges associated with AI agent deployment. Whether you're interested in how AI agents enhance software development, automate workflows, or secure enterprise environments, this tag offers a comprehensive look at this dynamic and impactful technology.
Indian AI Agents News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ebix Risk adds AI assistant to COI compliance platform
Ebix Risk rolls out AI-enabled contract analysis and policy review for its COI platform, aiming to speed up vendor compliance checks and follow-up.
JFrog unveils Mumbai speaker line-up on AI software risks
Indian firms are moving to tighten software controls as AI agents and code generation raise new security and auditability risks.
KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout
AI adoption is pushing firms to use external support to bridge skills gaps, modernise systems and reduce cyber risk as projects move into production.
Inspira launches two Microsoft Security Copilot agents
Security teams could cut response times as the new read-only tools flag coverage gaps and speed early incident triage in Microsoft environments.
The critical role of data governance as agentic AI grows
Poorly governed data can quickly turn agentic AI into an operational risk, as autonomous systems begin executing decisions without human confirmation.
CloudKeeper wins AWS AI competency as demand grows
Enterprises facing rising AI costs may see greater demand for partners that can prove delivery experience on AWS as projects move into production.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to AI Agents
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Celonis tops Gartner's 2026 process intelligence ranking
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
JFrog unveils Mumbai speaker line-up on AI software risks
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Featured News
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Enterprises will get one place to build, govern and run AI agents, as Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise across models, data and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Expert Columns
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
The critical role of data governance as agentic AI grows
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
The autonomous SOC: A dangerous illusion as firms shift to human-led AI security
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent AI Agents News
AmpliNxt launches 100-day accelerator for AECO startups
The new scheme aims to help AECO founders turn pilots into contracts, as investors back software for construction and infrastructure.
ABB, TCS deepen industrial AI & factory modernisation pact
ABB and TCS have expanded their industrial AI pact to modernise factories, upgrade IT, and explore new AI infrastructure in India.
iStreet Network launches governance-focused AI hub in India
iStreet Network has opened an AI Centre of Excellence in India to help regulated sectors scale secure, governance-led enterprise AI use.
Accel, Google back five startups in 2026 Atoms AI Cohort
Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund have picked five startups for the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort, each offered up to USD $2 million and compute.
Thrive Global AI posts USD $2.5m sales, unveils tool
Thrive Global AI reports USD $2.5m in early sales, secures USD $4.5m in bookings and launches a real-time analytics module for brands.
DRA launches Chennai's first AI home sales assistant
DRA launches Chennai's first multi-lingual AI home sales assistant, giving buyers instant project details and scheduling site visits.
ConvoZen unveils India-first multilingual AI voice stack
ConvoZen launches a unified multilingual AI voice stack for India, debuting Akshara and Ragini speech models tuned to real call-centre audio.
Ramco unveils Chia, an AI agent for service workflows
Ramco launches Chia, a no-code conversational AI agent to orchestrate complex, multi-step service workflows across enterprise systems.
Godrej launches Amethyst AI engine for group-wide gains
Godrej Enterprises Group unveils Amethyst AI engine to unify automation and governance across businesses, eyeing a 10-15% productivity gain.
Indian firms struggle to turn AI pilots into real ROI gains
Indian firms ramp up AI pilots for customer engagement and marketing, but most still struggle to prove real returns and scale deployments.
Hexnode XDR launch unites endpoint security & UEM
Hexnode unveils Hexnode XDR, unifying endpoint security and UEM in a single console as Indian firms face surging cyber threats.
SquadStack.ai unveils in-app voice AI to cut drop-offs
SquadStack.ai launches in-app voice AI assistant to guide users in real time, aiming to curb high-intent drop-offs across key digital journeys.
From fetch to future: How AI is redefining computing and industry
Generative AI is transforming computing and industries, urging India to boost AI research and talent to secure a leading global role.
Seclore unveils Astra AI platform to transform data security ops
Seclore launches Astra AI platform to enhance data security operations by automating tasks and boosting productivity across global organisations.
Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026
Techugo plans to complete 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026, boosting India's public sector digital transformation and citizen services.
R Systems to acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore cash deal
R Systems will acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore in cash to strengthen its AI and automation services, aiming for USD $240 million combined revenue.
Krutrim's AI vision aims to power India's sovereign tech future
Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.
Addverb boosts automation with Siemens Xcelerator digital tools
Addverb Technologies adopts Siemens Xcelerator software to enhance factory automation, improving efficiency and service reliability in global warehouse management.
Indamer Technics completes 45-day rollout of Ramco software
Indamer Technics has completed a 45-day rollout of Ramco Aviation Software, integrating its MRO business into a unified digital platform for greater efficiency.
MiQ launches Sigma, an AI ad platform built in Bengaluru
MiQ has launched MiQ Sigma, an AI ad platform developed in Bengaluru to unify programmatic advertising and boost media decision-making globally.