Figma Config India, held in Bengaluru, introduced a set of updates that put design, code and AI agents on a single collaborative canvas, with code layers opening in beta. The announcement, reported by Entrackr on 15 October 2026, came a week after Figma made its AI agent generally available.
The company said India is its second-largest active user market. Co-founder and CEO Dylan Field framed the launch around the platform’s roots, saying: “Figma was the first to introduce the multiplayer canvas for teams to design together.”
What Did Figma Announce at Config India?
The headline feature is code layers, available in open beta. Teams can build, explore, edit and compare code-backed prototypes directly on the Design canvas. Those prototypes can be created by prompting the Figma agent, by importing from GitHub, or by connecting coding agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Figma also introduced Figma Specs, a native Markdown editor for documenting requirements and design intent, either as standalone files or alongside canvas work. A centralized design system management space brings design libraries, code libraries and guidelines into one place. Payload, an open-source backend framework and CMS that joined Figma last year, is now integrated, and Figma says Payload downloads have grown sixfold over the past 12 months.
The ecosystem is widening as well: Figma added 20 new MCP partners, including Sarvam AI, Grok Bot and Open Code. The updates will roll out over the coming weeks, and availability will vary by feature.
Why Does India Matter to Figma?
Figma disclosed several usage figures tied to the Indian market. More than 40% of BSE 100 companies used Figma as of Q2 2026. Indian users named in the report include Airtel, CARS24, Groww, Juspay, Myntra, Swiggy, TCS and Zomato.
The wider user base is also shifting beyond designers. About two-thirds of monthly active users identified as non-designers as of Q2 2026, and about 85% of monthly active users are outside the US. Roughly half of Figma’s revenue comes from international markets. Config India itself drew more than 30,000 registrations for in-person and virtual attendance.
What Does This Mean for Indian Product and Engineering Teams?
For product teams, code layers and MCP connections narrow the gap between a design file and a working prototype. Instead of handing off static mockups, teams can compare code-backed variations on the canvas itself. Figma Specs gives product managers and engineers a place to keep written requirements next to the design work.
The inclusion of Sarvam AI among the new MCP partners signals that Indian AI companies are being connected to the design workflow. How widely teams adopt these features will depend on the pace of the rollout, which Figma has not tied to specific dates.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
The source report carried commentary from Figma’s CEO but no independent analyst or customer reaction, and no market reaction was reported. Industrial Front will update this coverage if customers or analysts comment on the code layers beta.
What Happens Next?
Figma says the new tools will reach users over the coming weeks. Code layers remain in open beta, so feature changes are likely before general availability. Teams that want to test them should watch for the rollout in their Figma accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Figma Config India?
Config India is Figma’s conference held in Bengaluru, where the company announced its latest AI-powered design and code tools. It drew more than 30,000 registrations for in-person and virtual attendance.
What are code layers in Figma?
Code layers, now in open beta, let teams build, edit and compare code-backed prototypes on the Design canvas. They can be created by prompting the Figma agent, importing from GitHub or connecting coding agents via MCP.
How important is India to Figma?
India is Figma’s second-largest active user market, and more than 40% of BSE 100 companies used Figma as of Q2 2026, according to the company figures reported by Entrackr.
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