Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners, shares his view on the transformative role of AI in manufacturing, following the release of a joint ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council–Primus Partners report at the Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025. He highlights that with over 80% of manufacturers already adopting AI, the technology is reshaping production efficiency—reducing defects, lowering material costs, and accelerating output. He also emphasized Odisha’s potential to emerge as a globally competitive manufacturing hub, driven by its digital readiness and targeted AI adoption, particularly benefiting MSMEs.