India, Sept. 21 -- As Indian startups graduate from venture-backed bets to public-market businesses, the finance function is undergoing a sea shift.

As startups scale, raise capital and navigate complex regulations, CFOs are seen balancing technology, strategy, compliance and growth. Finance leaders are increasingly expected to build systems and processes that allow companies to grow without losing control.

Technology is becoming central to this transition. Whether it's automation, real-time reporting, ERP systems, or data-led decision-making, finance teams are juggling to optimise for speed, visibility, and precision.

This made us question: how are CFOs redesigning financial workflows with automation? Where are they deploying AI? And ...