India’s AI Imperative: A Roadmap for the Future

By Ravi Meduri, EVP & CTO, Innominds

India stands at a pivotal moment in the era of the AI revolution. For a country that is the global IT powerhouse and has made significant strides in digital adoption, its potential in AI research and development remains largely untapped. To realise this potential, India must build a sustainable AI ecosystem, one that is rooted in a robust infrastructure, forward-thinking research policies, and an unwavering commitment to innovation. The opportunity is enormous, but it requires a more structured approach to nurture both technological advancements and the talent needed to propel India to a global leadership role in AI.

A Strategic Roadmap for AI Leadership

India ranks second globally in AI research publications, but the focus is more on applied research and not groundbreaking foundational work. Despite being rich in digital talent and innovation capacity, we remain consumers of foundational models ...