Objective: To illustrate how AI is being adopted by smaller Indian businesses in India, highlighting practical applications in language models, workflow automation, and cybersecurity, and to demonstrate that AI is not limited to large tech corporations.

Time Required:
Approximately 1 hour to research, verify sources, draft the essay using AI-assisted tools, and finalize the content.

Tools and Resources Used:

1. LinkedIn – for identifying relevant startups and business profiles.

2. Google Search – for news articles, funding details, and company verification.

3. AI-Assisted Tools (ChatGPT) – for drafting the essay, structuring content, and summarizing findings.

This assignment demonstrates that AI adoption in India extends beyond large corporations, empowering smaller enterprises to solve local and specialized business challenges. Using AI-assisted tools made the drafting process efficient while ensuring accuracy and structure. The total process took about one hour, resulting in a coherent, research-backed essay that highlights practical examples of AI implementation in Indian SMEs.