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India Ranks Among Top 10 Emerging Markets in AI Readiness As Private Investment Triples
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 16:25
India Ranks Among Top 10 Emerging Markets in AI Readiness As Private Investment Triples
- •India has been named among the top 10 leading emerging-market performers in artificial intelligence readiness by the World Bank.
- •Private investment in AI in India surged from USD 1.2 billion in 2024 to USD 4.1 billion in 2025.
- •Employment in Global Capability Centres increased to 2.36 million professionals in 2025.
- •The World Bank highlighted India's large technical workforce, globally integrated IT sector, and digital public infrastructure as key growth drivers.
- •Experts recommend cross-cutting policy measures to improve AI infrastructure, business environments, and labor capacity for widespread benefits.
Key Questions Answered
Private investment in artificial intelligence in India more than tripled, rising to USD 4.1 billion in 2025 compared to USD 1.2 billion in 2024.
India is well-positioned thanks to its large technical workforce, globally integrated IT sector, and strong digital public infrastructure.
The report recommended addressing foundational gaps by strengthening workforce skills, deepening AI-enabling infrastructure, creating a business-enabling environment, and establishing a clear regulatory framework to safeguard data security and privacy
