New Delhi: India is emerging as one of the leading developing economies in terms of artificial intelligence readiness, with the country ranking among the top 10 emerging markets, according to the World Bank.
In its latest report, India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity, the global financial institution highlighted India’s large pool of technical talent, globally connected IT industry and digital public infrastructure as key factors supporting the country’s ability to adopt and benefit from AI.
AI Investment in India More Than Triples
Private investment in artificial intelligence in India increased sharply in 2025. According to the World Bank, investment rose to $4.1 billion in 2025, compared with $1.2 billion in 2024.
The report also pointed to continued expansion in India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem. The number of professionals employed by GCCs increased to 2.36 million in 2025, up from 1.9 million a year earlier.
These developments underline the growing role of AI and technology-driven services in India’s broader economic landscape.
World Bank Highlights India’s AI Advantages
The World Bank said India has several factors that could help the country make effective use of artificial intelligence. These include its substantial technical workforce, strong links with the global IT sector and established digital public infrastructure.
At the same time, the institution cautioned that the longer-term effects of AI on economic growth and employment remain uncertain.
The report called for further steps to strengthen the infrastructure required for AI adoption, create a more supportive business environment and expand access to AI technologies.
Focus on Skills and Wider AI Access
The World Bank also stressed the need to build labour capacity as AI adoption increases. Improving skills and ensuring wider access to the technology will be important for enabling more people and businesses to participate in the AI-driven economy.
While India is well placed to benefit from the expansion of artificial intelligence, the report said continued investment in infrastructure, business conditions, access and workforce capabilities will be important to fully capture the technology’s development potential.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information provided in the World Bank report and is intended for general informational purposes only. The views, figures and projections mentioned may evolve as new data and developments emerge. Readers should refer to the World Bank’s official publications for the complete report and latest information.