In Gujarat, business has always been about spotting the next big dhandho. From textile traders in Surat to diamond polishers in Bhavnagar, innovation has been part of business culture. Now, AI promises to add speed and scale to that legacy. The state’s new AI Action Plan is built to bring technology from labs to local shops, from big factories to small startups. That’s where the real story lies. Gujpreneur brings you closer to this change by showing how startups, MSMEs, and even grassroots businesses can draw inspiration from Gujarat’s AI shift.

Gujarat’s AI Action Plan in Simple Words

The AI Action Plan is Gujarat’s blueprint to prepare businesses for the digital age. It isn’t about high-level theory but about direct support. The government has outlined areas that will push AI like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and MSMEs. 

Startups will get easy access to funding, training, and infrastructure. Small traders and manufacturers will get tools that cut waste, speed up production, and open new markets. Digital skills training is also part of the plan, so that Gujarati youth become job creators, not just job seekers.

In short, the Action Plan is about turning AI into a business partner for Gujarati dhandho.

Why This Matters for Gujarati Entrepreneurs

Gujarati businesses have always looked for efficiency. AI fits into this habit naturally. A textile trader can now use AI tools to understand the demand of markets globally. A farmer can use AI-powered soil sensors to increase crop production. An MSME can reduce defects in manufacturing with AI-powered quality checks.

The Action Plan also opens doors to bigger opportunities for startups. New ventures can grow faster with access to government-backed AI labs, incubation programs, and seed funding means. It’s not just about coding or algorithms. It’s about Gujarati entrepreneurs using AI in their own way — blending technology with business instinct.

This is where Gujpreneur aims to bring inspiration — showing stories that connect local talent, tradition, and technology.

Startups from Gujarat Already Using AI

Several Gujarati startups have already stepped into the AI space, showing that this isn’t just theory.

• Sunbots Innovations LLP — Ahmedabad.

Sunbots builds AI-powered assistive devices and computer-vision wearables. Their SMARTON product helps visually impaired users with real-time audio descriptions. Sunbots focuses on practical AI for people and small organisations.

• Productica AI — Vadodara.

Productica uses AI to analyse product-market fit and buyer signals. Startups and product teams use their dashboards to validate ideas faster. They combine local market data with automated insights.

• Digi Agri Technologies — Ahmedabad.

DigiAgri applies AI, GIS, and remote sensing to help small farmers. Their products include yield forecasts, e-mandi integration and advisory for local crops. They focus on practical agri-AI for Gujarat farms.

• Knovator Technologies — Surat.

Knovator builds custom software and uses AI modules for healthcare and education clients. They create tailored AI features to automate processes for local institutions and businesses.

• Maruti Techlabs — Ahmedabad.

Maruti Techlabs works on AI chatbots, machine learning apps, and business automation. Trusted by global clients, they help enterprises adopt AI faster.

How MSMEs and Traditional Dhandho Can Benefit

Startups are one side of the story. But the bigger picture is how MSMEs — the core of Gujarati business — can adopt AI.

• Textile & Diamond Hubs: Surat’s traders can use AI-based inventory systems and scanners to cut waste, avoid overproduction, and for faster grading. .
• Agriculture: Farmers in Saurashtra and Banaskantha can use AI apps that read soil health and predict irrigation needs.
• Retail & FMCG: Local shopkeepers in Ahmedabad or Rajkot can use AI-enabled payment and supply apps to manage sales data.
• Logistics: Transporters on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai route can track fuel use and delivery schedules with AI-based tools.

These are practical, direct ways in which AI connects with Gujarati dhandho. It’s not about replacing workers. It’s about making business smarter and more profitable.

Training and Upskilling: The Human Side

AI will only succeed if people know how to use it. Gujarat’s Action Plan includes training programs in universities, technical colleges, and community centres.

• Youth are being introduced to AI through coding bootcamps and online platforms.
• Teachers are trained to use AI for lesson planning and grading.
• MSME owners can access short-term workshops on AI apps for inventory, billing, and customer data.

Of course, there are hurdles. In rural areas of Gujarat, there are still internet connectivity problems. Even small businesses find it costly or mistrusting to invest in new tech. And local content in Gujarati is still limited, though growing. But with government push, startup innovation, and the business mindset of Gujaratis, these hurdles look solvable. 

Conclusion

AI is no longer a distant concept. In Gujarat, it has entered dhandho. From startups in Ahmedabad to shopkeepers in Rajkot, entrepreneurs are finding ways to use AI as a business partner. The Action Plan is giving direction, but the real inspiration comes from the Gujarati spirit of trying, adapting, and growing.

As Gujpreneur, our focus is on telling these stories — of startups like PromptOps and Harmoney AI, of MSMEs that are experimenting with digital tools, and of communities that are learning together. AI will not replace Gujarati enterprise. It will support it. With the AI Action Plan, Gujarat is showing how entrepreneurs and startups can blend tradition with technology — keeping dhandho alive while building a future powered by innovation.

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