This conversation explores the state of low-code technology in India, highlighting its growth, challenges, and the impact of AI on its adoption. The discussion features insights from Abhishek Anant Garg, an analyst at QKS Group, who shares his perspective on the low-code landscape, particularly focusing on the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the challenges faced by Indian vendors in competing with established players in the global market. The conversation also delves into the adoption of low-code by professional developers and its implications for industrial organizations.

Takeaways

• India is a service-based economy with a growing low-code market.
• SMEs are leading the adoption of low-code technologies in India.
• Indian vendors like Zoho and Kissflow cater effectively to SMEs.
• Low-code helps organizations achieve rapid prototyping and automation.
• AI is expected to significantly boost low-code adoption in India.
• Governance and maturity in low-code practices are still developing.
• Professional developers are complementing their work with low-code tools.
• Industrial organizations are slowly adopting low-code for operational efficiency.
• Citizen development is in its early stages in India.
• The partnership between IT service firms and low-code vendors is crucial for growth.