Nearly half (50%) of Indian corporate treasury teams have ranked automation as their top investment priority, according to the EY India Corporate Treasury Survey 2025. Based on insights from 85 treasury leaders, the report reveals a decisive shift toward AI adoption, talent upskilling and modular operating models as treasuries prepare for a digitally native future by 2030.
A 82% of respondents view AI as critical to treasury evolution, with use cases in forex risk, trade finance, anomaly detection, and cash forecasting gaining momentum. Already 26% are piloting AI-led forecasting models, signaling a shift from experimentation to execution.
What did Hemal Shah say?
Hemal Shah, Partner & Leader at EY India, said, “The economic volatility and regulatory shifts are compelling treasuries to automate without losing control, deliver predictive insights, and redesign operating models to enhance resilience and strategic agility.”
The report also flags critical gaps, with over 70% of treasury teams still relying on fragmented spreadsheets and historical data, while nearly two-thirds struggle with real-time reporting and dashboarding.
What does the survey suggest?
The survey highlights a rebalancing of skills, with 49% of organisations reporting a 50:50 split between functional and technology roles. Technical proficiency, especially in software and data analysis, is increasingly valued, with 52% ranking it as very important.
Modular models are gaining ground, with 35% outsourcing treasury tech maintenance and 25% delegating back-office accounting, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic tasks.
By 2030, the survey points out that the treasury will be powered by real-time data, intelligent systems and cross-functional specialists. Organisations that invest in platforms, processes and people today will be better positioned to anticipate risks, accelerate decisions and seize strategic opportunities in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.