New Delhi: In a landmark insight into the evolving tech landscape, Salesforce’s latest State of IT Survey reveals that a resounding 92% of software development leaders in India believe AI agents are becoming as indispensable to app development as traditional development tools. The global survey, which gathered responses from over 2,000 software development leaders—including 100 in India—highlights India’s overwhelming readiness to embrace the AI-driven future.
As AI becomes deeply embedded in the development process, Indian tech leaders are viewing agentic AI not just as a helpful addition, but a transformative force in the way software is built, optimized, and maintained. Agentic AI, capable of automating tasks like code generation and debugging, is enabling developers to shift their focus toward high-impact, strategic innovation.
🚀 Key Takeaways from the Report:
🔹 AI Agents Set to Revolutionize Development
- 100% of Indian dev teams are either already using or planning to use AI for code generation.
- 91% expect to implement AI agents in their workflows within the next two years.
- 92% equate AI agents with traditional dev tools in terms of importance.
🔹 Infrastructure & Skills Need an Upgrade
- 85% of leaders say infrastructure improvements are needed to fully support AI agents.
- 40% admit current testing processes aren’t equipped to handle AI-driven workflows.
- 89% believe AI literacy will become a baseline requirement.
- 51% feel underprepared for the coming shift.
- 84% of organizations have started AI-focused training initiatives for employees.
🔹 The Rise of Strategic Developers
Agentic AI is redefining developer roles—from coders to strategic orchestrators managing intelligent systems. Developers are now expected to:
- Oversee AI behavior
- Refine AI-generated code
- Architect complex system structures
This evolution is rapidly changing how development teams function, promoting a shift from task execution to decision-making and design leadership.
🔹 Low-Code/No-Code Tools Powering Accessibility
- 79% of Indian dev teams already use low-code/no-code platforms.
- 84% believe these tools are democratizing access to AI.
- 81% say these tools help scale AI adoption across teams of all technical backgrounds.
🗣️ Industry Insight
Arun Parameswaran, EVP & MD, Salesforce – South Asia, emphasized the significance of this transition:
“AI agents are not just another tool — they represent a fundamental shift in how software is imagined, built, and optimized. The fact that 92% of software development leaders in India see agentic AI as essential speaks volumes about where the industry is headed. Developers are evolving into orchestrators of intelligent systems. India is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, and at Salesforce, we’re committed to enabling that future.”
🌍 About the Survey
This report draws on responses from a double-anonymous survey conducted between December 24, 2024, and February 3, 2025, targeting software development leaders from 29 countries including India, the United States, the UK, Germany, Japan, and others. Additionally, insights from nearly 250 U.S.-based frontline developers were gathered through a partnership with YouGov in February 2025.
As the adoption of agentic AI accelerates, India’s developer ecosystem is poised to become a global leader in smart, scalable, and strategic software innovation.
