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title: Why now is the inflection point for agentic AI in Indian BFSI
description: Three forces — DPDP, the 2023 RBI outsourcing direction, and foundation-model maturity — converged in the last 18 months. The window for incumbents to move first is open and narrowing.
date: 2026-05-08
tag: Market
reading_minutes: 6
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# Why now is the inflection point for agentic AI in Indian BFSI

> Three forces — DPDP, the 2023 RBI outsourcing direction, and foundation-model maturity — converged in the last 18 months. The window for incumbents to move first is open and narrowing.

**Published:** 2026-05-08  ·  **Topic:** Market  ·  **Reading time:** ~6 min

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