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IMF Highlights AI Boom in Asia: Can India Capture Its Share?
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Firstpost•12-10-2026, 13:52
IMF Highlights AI Boom in Asia: Can India Capture Its Share?
- •IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva noted that the global AI investment boom is actively boosting economic growth across Asian economies.
- •India attracted 4.1 billion dollars in private AI investment in 2025, ranking sixth globally, though a significant gap remains compared to the US and China.
- •The World Bank AI Readiness Index placed India tenth among emerging markets, reflecting strong foundational progress.
- •Only 4 percent of Indian internet users reported using ChatGPT in April 2025, highlighting a gap between national potential and actual adoption.
- •India aims to expand its role in AI infrastructure and manufacturing supply chains while addressing the growing demand for AI-skilled workers.
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India attracted $4.1 billion in private artificial intelligence investment in 2025, which was an increase from $1.2 billion in 2024.
India ranked 10th among emerging-market performers on the World Bank's AI Readiness Index, achieving a score of 23.8.
Data from April 2025 showed that only 4 per cent of India's internet users reported using ChatGPT, compared to 29 per cent in the United States.
