India Growth ‘Tailwind’ Plus AI Edge: Anish Shah Opens Up On Mahindra’s Long-Term Bet

Under the leadership of Group CEO Anish Shah, Mahindra & Mahindra is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) while leveraging India’s robust economic growth to fuel long-term expansion. Shah emphasizes that India’s economy is expected to sustain around 8% annual growth over the next several years, underpinning the company’s optimism toward domestic and global market opportunities. This growth trajectory provides a significant “tailwind” supporting Mahindra’s aggressive investment strategies and capacity expansions, especially in its automotive segments.

Mahindra is embedding AI across various facets of its operations—from manufacturing floors to customer service—to enhance efficiency and innovation. Shah projects AI-driven initiatives will generate over ₹4,100 crore in revenue by fiscal 2027 within the automotive business, while improving customer satisfaction and shortening new product development cycles. Additionally, AI is being harnessed by Mahindra Finance to automate operations and increase loan disbursements, signaling the group’s comprehensive digital transformation approach.

The company’s SUV segment has notably outpaced rivals, contributing to a 26% year-on-year revenue surge to nearly ₹2 trillion in 2025-26. Shah’s strategy aims to maintain this momentum by expanding both internal combustion engine and electric vehicle platforms to meet evolving consumer demand. By combining India’s macroeconomic growth potential with cutting-edge AI deployment, Mahindra is positioning itself to remain agile and competitive in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace.